Housing
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Richie Nanan
Candidate for Ward 7 Councillor
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Where they stand
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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?
Nanan wants the expired 2022-2025 Vision Zero strategy renewed and downtown-core bike-lane success replicated city-wide.
- Flags the expired 2022-2025 Vision Zero Strategy as an upcoming council decision.
- Wants to collaborate with CycleWR to extend the downtown cycling-grid success across Ward 7.
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“There are a 2 issues particularly that I would be looking forward to engaging in discussions with City Council, if elected; 1) The 2022-2025 VisionZero Strategy - Expired 2) Building on the success of the active transportation (bike lanes) in the Kitchener downtown-core Issues: 1) Candidates should be aware that The 2022-2025 VisionZero strategy has expired. This will be an upcoming issue for Kitchener City Council following the election, as Council will have to discuss and implement ideas and direction regarding Kitchener City Council next steps. My lived experiences, inter-community and legal perspectives will enable me to collaborate effectively in Council dialogues that promote strategic insights and informed advocacy to ensure cultural responsiveness and mainstreaming diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all community members of Kitchener. 2) As a resident and occasional cyclist, I have followed initiatives of the CycleWR. The success of CycleWR's project in Kitchener's downtown-core proved, with rideship numbers, the efficacy of the project, some even calling it a 'good investment'. If elected, I would like to collaborate with CycleWR, in working together to build greater success throughout our shared community.”
Source: CycleWR 2026 Candidate Survey - Kitchener Ward 7 responses · October 6, 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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