Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Asked why he should continue: Ioannidis wants Kitchener affordable so people can live, work and build lives without being priced out.
- Keep making the city more affordable.
- Ensure people can live, work and build their lives without being priced out.
“I also want to keep making our city more affordable — ensuring people can live, work, and build their lives here without being priced out.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: voice4 2026 questionnaire — Ward 7 responses
Confidence:High
Ioannidis backs grants up to $25,000 per affordable unit and full development-charge coverage for new ADUs.
- Grants of up to $25,000 per affordable unit
- Up to $500,000 support for mixed-income projects
- Full development-charge coverage for new accessory dwelling units
“In Kitchener, we’re finally using the kinds of tools that make a real difference: grants of up to $25,000 per affordable unit, support of up to $500,000 for mixed‑income projects, full development‑charge coverage for new ADUs and funding that helps non‑profits and co‑ops get their projects moving.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: CBC K-W candidate survey — Kitchener · October 20, 2026
Confidence:High