Kevin White

White, a frequent ION rider, wants ION Stage 2 expanded and more accessible.

• Hopes to see ION expanded and more accessible.
• Staff advice plus upper-government investment, following Stage 1’s reasonable delivery.

“The Region's history with ION/LRT construction is one that has drawn a fair amount of public discussion, and while there were some frustrations inherent to costs, delays, and numerous studies and proposals that seemed to start and stop the development, what I seem to recall is that Stage 1 was ultimately quite a reasonable project. As the next phase of ION construction is considered, I think it is reasonable to see how other municipalities are funding these developments and consider how Waterloo Region may be able to build on its own expertise to maintain control of the project while seeing investment from upper levels of government (my understanding is that Hamilton has had substantial financial support, for example). I think there is also a need for a very clear plan that doesn't continually deviate and get renegotiated. Regional councillors do not design the routes, but they do take advice from staff about available options. Given the relative success staff apparently had with Stage 1, I'd like to see what most makes sense to them and advocate for the realization of ION Stage 2 from there. As a frequent ION rider, I very much hope to see it expanded and more accessible.”

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Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Regional Councillor responses · September 29, 2026

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