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Dixon’s Workforce Housing Initiative: triplexes, walk-ups and garden suites up to three storeys in neighbourhoods.

• Gentle density for workers earning $51,000-$90,000 near downtown jobs.
• Keeps teachers, nurses and tradespeople housed without altering neighbourhood character.

“Land use and transportation are deeply connected. When people live near major transit corridors and daily essentials, road congestion drops, public transit becomes practical, and overall quality of life improves. In Ward 10, enabling residents to live closer to work, shopping, and recreation requires focused growth that aligns directly with our municipal infrastructure. To achieve this, I support three key land use policies: Directing density along primary transit corridors: High-density residential developments belong along major arteries like King Street and Weber Street. Focusing mid-rise and high-rise growth where light rail and frequent bus service already operate allows new residents to step out their front door directly onto transit networks, placing workplaces, grocery stores, and regional services within easy reach. Encouraging missing-middle gentle density for local workers: Through my Workforce Housing Initiative, I support gentle density options like triplexes, small walk-ups, and garden suites capped at three storeys within interior neighborhoods. This creates attainable housing for local workers earning between $51,000 and $90,000 a year, enabling our teachers, nurses, and tradespeople to live close to downtown workplaces without pricing them out or altering established neighborhood character. Supporting walkable neighborhood commercial nodes: We must make it easier for residents to complete daily errands without taking a car trip. I support flexible zoning for small-scale neighborhood commercial uses, such as corner markets, cafes, and healthcare clinics at key neighborhood intersections. This allows residents to meet basic daily needs within a short walk from home. By pairing corridor density with gentle workforce housing and localized commerce, Kitchener can grow efficiently while keeping daily destinations close and accessible for everyone.”

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Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 10 responses · September 29, 2026

Confidence:High

Nabi: with the private housing market slowed, Kitchener needs non-market affordable housing solutions.

• Affordable housing a top priority across Kitchener; city approvals are not the bottleneck.
• Double down on non-market solutions: social housing, CMHC fund, land-lease public land.

“My experience as an urban planner taught me how to welcome new neighbours while protecting mature trees, enhancing walkability, and making streets safer. Affordable housing remains one of the biggest priorities for neighbours across Kitchener. Since signing the provincial housing pledge in 2023, Kitchener has approved over 15,000 homes which is 43% of our target. However, only 5,000 have completed their building permit. City approvals are not the bottleneck for housing supply. As the private market for housing has slowed down, we need non-market solutions for affordable housing. According to the National Housing Accord, Canada must double the existing social housing stock to bring the country up to OECD and G7 averages. My priorities include: - Plan all neighbourhoods to support rapid transit with a density of at least 70 people and jobs per hectare. Require a mix of different land uses to provide opportunities for living, working, appointments, and entertainment within a walkable distance. - Enhance the City’s existing suite of incentives for affordable housing by tying certain benefits to participation in federal programs such as the CMHC’s Affordable Housing Fund. - Encourage new infill development that increases the range of available unit sizes or accessibility standards in a neighbourhood, so neighbours can find adequate housing at every stage of life without leaving their communities. This includes building on the success of our accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program and continuing to make it easier to build ADUs. Reduce the cost of housing by eliminating parking minimums and allow shared parking agreements to reduce the need for overbuilt parking infrastructure. - Incorporate affordable housing into all city building projects, such as libraries, fire halls, and community centres. Combine funding sources from housing and non-housing projects to reduce duplication and share land costs. Retain ownership of public land and use a land lease model that doesn’t sell off our long-term public assets. Give first right of refusal for surplus public land to non-profit affordable housing providers, co-op housing, Indigenous housing organizations, and community land trusts. - Delegate approval authority for certain zoning by-law amendments to Planning staff (such as adjustments to parking and setbacks), in order to depoliticize the process of building new housing. At the same time, pair new growth with new public space investment. When infill development is being built, allow for participatory decision-making by neighbours to guide street redesign, landscaping, amenities, and traffic calming investments associated with new development. - Explore targeted policies for Downtown Kitchener to reverse the decline in children and young families, including new childcare facilities and 3+ bedroom homes. This could include facilitating office-to-residential conversions.”

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Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 10 responses · September 29, 2026

Confidence:High

Vote against Kitchener's one-year CCTV test pilot, defending Charter Section 8 against unreasonable search or seizure.

• Will vote against the recently passed Bill placing Kitchener in a one-year CCTV test pilot
• Grounds the opposition in Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: security against unreasonable search or seizure

“Everton will vote against the recently passed Bill that places Kitchener in a one-year CCTV test pilot. Because he will defend Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which states: "Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure."”

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Source: Candidate feedback to SmarterVote · October 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Sidewalk clearing by unhoused and underemployed workers; uncleared sidewalks cleared by the city and billed to landlords.

• 12-hour sidewalk snow clearing in high-density areas, down from 24 hours
• Uncleared sidewalks cleared by the city and billed to the landlord's tax bill
• Clearing workforce is unhoused and underemployed residents needing quick funds for motels and hotels

“Uncleared sidewalks are cleared by the city and billed to the landlord's tax bill. The workforce will be the unhoused and underemployed who need quick funds to stay in motels and hotels and get out of the cold.”

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Source: Candidate feedback to SmarterVote · October 25, 2026

Confidence:High