Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Michael Harris
Candidate for Regional Councillor
Elected (official result)
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Harris: keeping municipal taxes affordable must remain a top priority as the Region grows.
- Disciplined regional budgeting focused on core public services.
- Chaired the Region’s Finance and Budget committees 2022-2026.
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“Keeping municipal taxes affordable must remain a top priority as Waterloo Region continues to grow.”
Source: Michael Harris campaign site: Platform · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Harris: long-term capital investment in water systems, regional roads and public transit.
- Foundational services must keep pace with growth.
- Protects the ability to build new housing and keep the economy moving.
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“making the right long-term capital investments in our water systems, regional roads, and public transit to protect our ability to build new housing and keep our economy moving forward.”
Source: Michael Harris campaign site: Platform · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Harris: practical, outcome-driven solutions to move people off the street into permanent supportive housing.
- Push provincial and federal partners for fair-share funding.
- Protect established Kitchener neighbourhoods from encampment safety impacts.
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“help people move off the street and into permanent, supportive housing.”
Source: Michael Harris campaign site: Platform · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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