Housing
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Jon Massimi
Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor
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?
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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?
Massimi wants the city to take direct responsibility for clearing all sidewalks as part of the transit network.
- Stop treating shovelled walkways as a private chore; make them core public transit network.
- Municipal clearing with specialized equipment; shift budget from car-centric road maintenance.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“To fix winter sidewalk clearing, we need to stop treating shovelled walkways as a private chore and instead view them as a core part of our public transit network by having the municipality take direct responsibility for clearing all sidewalks with specialized equipment. Achieving this requires shifting a portion of our transportation budgets from car-centric road maintenance to active mobility, using tiered priority routes to clear high-traffic walkways, school zones, and transit corridors first, and ensuring plow operators clear heavy windrows left at curb cuts. By making this change, we ensure that seniors, parents with strollers, and people using mobility devices are never trapped at home, which finally makes walking a safe and reliable option year-round.”
Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 5 responses · September 29, 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?
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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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