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“Stop building out at the edge of the city. Build up not out has become a bad buzz phrase given recent developments and land grabs.”

Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 8 responses · September 29, 2026

“Anyone who walks during the winter knows that our current model of placing responsibility for sidewalk clearing on property owners knows that too often sidewalks are impassable and/or unsafe. For many seniors in our community, they know this and become shut in during the winter - fearing slipping on ice that could land them in the ER or worse, and knowing that a walk is likely to be treacherous. I spoke with a woman who uses a motorized wheelchair the other week and she told me that she has no choice but to go on the roads, which puts her life at risk throughout the winter months. Last year, to get both my kindergartener and baby to and from school each day, I bought an excellent stroller second-hand, wore spikes on my winter boots and still had a heck of a time navigating icy sidewalks and windrows at curb cuts. I know that the City of Kitchener has explored municipal sidewalk clearing and I would do a deep dive into the possibilities with staff and invite Ward 8 residents into the conversation, too. We cannot live in Canada and accept that our neighbourhoods are largely inaccessible for a significant amount of the year. At minimum, we need to advocate for tangible solutions this coming winter like requiring windrows be cleared at crossings.”

Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 8 responses · September 29, 2026

“I have worked with neighbourhood groups and individuals on ways to slow down traffic and have collaborated extensively with Traffic Staff.”

Source: Margaret Johnston campaign site — issues

“I believe every resident should be able to walk, bike, take transit or drive through and get home safely. Our approach should be practical and focused on the places where the data shows there is a real safety problem. As Councillor, I would: Request or review any current or proposed Ward 8 road safety reviews using collision, speeding and near miss data to identify our highest risk intersections and streets. Prioritize practical improvements such as better lighting, clearer markings, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, traffic calming and safer intersections where they are actually needed. Work with residents, neighbourhood associations, City staff and Waterloo Regional Police to identify problem areas and make sure enforcement is targeted where speeding, distracted driving and dangerous driving are occurring. Pay particular attention to any areas with a high concentration of seniors, children and people with disabilities who may need more time and safer infrastructure to cross our streets. Make sure road safety is considered when new developments and road reconstruction projects are approved, rather than trying to fix safety problems after the fact. Support better data collection, including near miss information, so we are not waiting for someone to be seriously injured before identifying a dangerous location”

Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Ward 8 responses · September 29, 2026

“Our business community needs partners at City Hall. Someone who understands the importance of investment in organizations like Communitech.”

Source: Margaret Johnston campaign site — issues