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Councillor Ward 10 · London
5 candidates for 1 seat
Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.
| Issue | Alexander Moore No website or social media listed | Juman Al-Jumaili No website or social media listed | Lois Margaret Ward No website or social media listed | Paul Van Meerbergen✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed | Steven Edwards No website or social media listed |
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| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Moore: pursue federal and provincial dollars for housing, affordability and mental health.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Housing, affordability and mental health and addiction are very important issues in London. I will work towards getting our due from the federal and provincial governments in order to meet the obligations of our city that are not being met now.” Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Edwards wants vacant downtown buildings repurposed for housing with federal and provincial support.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I feel the vacant downtown buildings need to be repurposed, with support of the Federal and Provincial governments, to reduce the number of derelict spaces and encourage housing development.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | Moore: the next council must work on increasing city revenue and broadening the tax base to pay for downtown maintenance.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Absolutely, yes. It will be incumbent upon this next city council to work on increasing city revenue and broaden the tax base to pay for this maintenance.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Al-Jumaili blames the infrastructure gap for property tax hikes and wants new tax revenue sent straight to infrastructure deficits.
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)“It's the reason we're experiencing the property tax hikes, which is one of the biggest pain points I've been hearing about from residents.” Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Edwards wants a full audit of city construction contracts, saying taxpayers shouldn't have to fight to learn why projects cost more.
“What I hear a lot of at the doors (is) why don't we know why this is taking so long? Why is it another half million dollars coming out of taxpayer pockets? I don't think people should have to fight to find this information.” (reported remarks) Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Edwards supports more responsible spending to keep downtown safe, beautiful and welcoming.
“I support more responsible spending to keep our downtown safe, beautiful and welcoming.” (one sentence) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Moore: transit and roads must be able to handle the volume as London grows.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“As London grows it’s very important that transit and roads can handle the volume.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Edwards says local transit is struggling with reliability and wants continued work so all residents can access it.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“There is an issue in our city with local transit struggling to provide reliable access to their services. While much has been done to improve our transit infrastructure we need to continue to work alongside residents and city partners to ensure all residents can access these transit services.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | Moore: multi-year funding so organizations can plan and budget.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Yes — They can't grow and help others if they can't make plans and budgets.” Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Ward: give nonprofits formal roles on standing committees and actually use their expertise.
“Representatives from nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees, and there has to be robust recruitment for advisory committees, boards and commissions from the nonprofit sector. And Council has to actually use their expertise. Too often advisory committees are used to placate the community into thinking consultation is actually talking place. Accountability, as it pertains to the duty to consult the citizens of London, has to be part of the process during the Council's 4 year term, not just in an election year.” (several paragraphs) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Ward: stop funding projects year-to-year based on each council's whim.
“Yes — Absolutely for stability in providing necessary services. We have to stop only funding projects and jerking organizations around depending on what a particular City Council or level of government thinks is most important in a given year. The municipal level of government can provide leadership and advocacy with other levels of government to gain more consistent core funding for the essential services nonprofits provide.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Ward: nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees — and Council has to actually use their expertise, not just consult.
“Representatives from nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees, and there has to be robust recruitment for advisory committees, boards and commissions from the nonprofit sector. And Council has to actually use their expertise. Too often advisory committees are used to placate the community into thinking consultation is actually talking place.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Van Meerbergen: make growth work for current residents and future ones — earlier consultation, clearer rules, faster good projects.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“I want to be known for making growth work for the people who already live here and those who still need a place here. My answer is earlier consultation, clearer rules and better planning so good projects can proceed faster. London cannot remain frozen in place, but growth should leave us with complete communities, not simply more buildings.” Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Paul Van Meerbergen, Ward 10) · September 13, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Edwards: lack of fiscal transparency and responsibility is a top challenge.
“One of the biggest challenges is lack of fiscal transparency and responsibility. I believe there should be open conversations that are available to all residents of London to access.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Edwards: make vacant downtown spaces accessible for future nonprofit use.
“With the high rate of vacancy in the downtown core, I feel the spaces should be made accessible and available for future use.” (one sentence) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Edwards would ensure supportive BIA involvement in City Hall decisions that directly affect the downtown core.
“I will encourage adequate and supportive involvement with the BIA when making decisions at City Hall that directly affect the downtown core.” (one sentence) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High Edwards: multi-year funding is case-dependent and needs further conversation.
“Yes — This is case dependent and will require further conversation.” (one sentence) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Moore wants more city-run parking that is profitable and affordable — a $75 private ticket keeps people away from downtown.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Yes. I believe we need to have more city run parking and make it profitable and affordable. Citizens get a $75 parking ticket from a private parking company don't come downtown any more.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Van Meerbergen pushes widening Wonderland Road to six lanes, saying bike lanes and buses won't fix its congestion.
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)“There's an enormous body of thought that thinks Wonderland congestion can be solved by bike lanes and buses. That's simply not the case. It's well overdue…It's a question of the political will to push forward with this.” Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Moore would keep funding office-to-residential incentives like forgivable loans and wants a much lower vacancy rate in those buildings.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“We should continue to fund office to residential incentives like forgivable loans. These programs are already in place. I would like to see a much lower vacancy rate in these buildings” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Ward: the nonprofit sector — tourism, culture, arts, heritage — are huge economic drivers for the city.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“The nonprofit sector includes tourism, culture (which includes the arts) and heritage. They are huge economic drivers for our city. They do so by nurturing a diversity of views, which nurtures creativity and innovation, which in turn pumps up our economy.” Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Edwards would work with federal and provincial governments to ensure grants are used properly to encourage development of vacant buildings.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Work closely alongside the Federal and Provincial government to ensure that grants are being used in the appropriate manner to encourage the development of vacant buildings.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | Moore would prioritize cutting oil-burning furnaces and shifting city vehicles and suppliers to alternative fuels/EVs.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Priority should be on reducing oil burning furnaces, alternate fuel systems for city vehicles and a program to incentivize alternate fuels/ electric vehicles at all city suppliers and contractors.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10) Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Al-Jumaili: rewrite the Environmental Management Guidelines in plainer language for the public.
“I think refining the language to make it easier for the public and developers to understand will greatly benefit its ability to be effective.” (one sentence) Source: Nature London — 2026 Municipal Election Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Al-Jumaili: make Environmental Management Plan details 'more readily available to the public'.
“Going forward, I would like to see details from the plan more readily available to the public. I think we could do a better job as a city informing residents on developments in their neighborhood and how it affects the natural environment.” (a few sentences) Source: Nature London — 2026 Municipal Election Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Edwards wants the Climate Emergency Action Plan to keep being followed and prioritized.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Work alongside our city partners to ensure the Climate Emergency Action Plan continues to be followed and prioritized.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Moore: 'Affordability is in crisis' — get creative to maintain and increase charity funding.
“Affordability is in crisis. Costs are increasing and wages are not. In order to help others, we'll need to be creative in order to maintain and then increase funding to charities.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Moore: one councillor can't fix this — it takes the entire council plus provincial and federal governments working together.
“One councillor can't do this. This will take the entire city council to work together and bring the provincial and federal governments in to fix it together.” (a few sentences) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Ward: success is 50% less homelessness in 4 years and welcoming streets.
“The nonprofit sector includes tourism, culture (which includes the arts) and heritage. They are huge economic drivers for our city.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Ward: nonprofits serving people in distress create a bridge into housing and care — success is 50% less homelessness in 4 years.
“Nonprofit organizations that serve people who are in distress (homelessness, addiction, mental health) bring safety to our most vulnerable citizens and create a bridge for them into housing and care and reduces the burden on the health care system and emergency services. Success looks like a 50% reduction in homelessness over 4 years and welcoming streets with lots of foot traffic at all times of day.” (several paragraphs) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10) Confidence:High | Van Meerbergen: by 2030 a council that disagrees without becoming incapable of progress — common ground, balanced decisions, stronger voice.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“By 2030, I want residents to see a council that can disagree without becoming incapable of progress: one that finds common ground, makes balanced decisions and speaks with a stronger voice when advocating to Queen's Park and Ottawa. Polarization weakens us. London will achieve more when we work together.” Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Paul Van Meerbergen, Ward 10) · September 13, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | Moore: London must foster and grow its arts community — it drives investment and tourism.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“It’s very important for London to foster and grow this community as it brings a lot of investment and tourism revenue.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Edwards would lean into London's UNESCO City of Music designation to drive arts and culture participation.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Focus on our designation of the UNESCO City of Music to encourage strong community involvement in arts and culture.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10) Confidence:High |
| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
Alexander Moore
No bio on record. Know something?
Juman Al-Jumaili
No bio on record. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No bio on record. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Steven Edwards
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore: pursue federal and provincial dollars for housing, affordability and mental health.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q12: Other priorities candidates wanted the sector to know.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Housing, affordability and mental health and addiction are very important issues in London. I will work towards getting our due from the federal and provincial governments in order to meet the obligations of our city that are not being met now.”
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
Edwards wants vacant downtown buildings repurposed for housing with federal and provincial support.
- Asked what changes he would support to increase housing supply, Edwards said vacant downtown buildings need to be repurposed with federal and provincial support to reduce derelict spaces and encourage housing development.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I feel the vacant downtown buildings need to be repurposed, with support of the Federal and Provincial governments, to reduce the number of derelict spaces and encourage housing development.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore: the next council must work on increasing city revenue and broadening the tax base to pay for downtown maintenance.
- Increase city revenue and broaden the tax base to pay for maintenance
- Support ongoing/increased municipal funding for enhanced cleaning and maintenance
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Absolutely, yes. It will be incumbent upon this next city council to work on increasing city revenue and broaden the tax base to pay for this maintenance.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Al-Jumaili blames the infrastructure gap for property tax hikes and wants new tax revenue sent straight to infrastructure deficits.
- Al-Jumaili blamed the city's infrastructure gap (projected to reach or pass $1 billion by 2031) for rising property taxes
- She would direct new property tax revenues straight to infrastructure deficits rather than expanding city operations, and sell unused municipal land more aggressively
- Her baseline rows are environment-only (Environmental Management Plan); she had no taxes-and-spending row
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)
“It's the reason we're experiencing the property tax hikes, which is one of the biggest pain points I've been hearing about from residents.”
Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Edwards wants a full audit of city construction contracts, saying taxpayers shouldn't have to fight to learn why projects cost more.
- Edwards proposed a full audit of city construction contracts and project delays, questioning why projects take so long and cost extra
- He runs a zero-impact campaign with no donations, signs or mailers
- His existing baseline rows (economy, taxes-and-spending on responsible downtown spending, government) do not include the audit commitment
“What I hear a lot of at the doors (is) why don't we know why this is taking so long? Why is it another half million dollars coming out of taxpayer pockets? I don't think people should have to fight to find this information.”
(reported remarks)
Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Edwards supports more responsible spending to keep downtown safe, beautiful and welcoming.
- More responsible spending for downtown safety and beauty
- City Hall funds need responsible allocation for a safe downtown space for all
“I support more responsible spending to keep our downtown safe, beautiful and welcoming.”
(one sentence)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore: transit and roads must be able to handle the volume as London grows.
- Asked how he would improve local and regional connections, Moore said transit and roads must handle growing volume, and that more construction will be needed to meet demand, managed carefully.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“As London grows it’s very important that transit and roads can handle the volume.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
Edwards says local transit is struggling with reliability and wants continued work so all residents can access it.
- Asked how he would improve transit, Edwards said local transit is struggling to provide reliable access, and the city must continue working with residents and partners so all residents can access transit services.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“There is an issue in our city with local transit struggling to provide reliable access to their services. While much has been done to improve our transit infrastructure we need to continue to work alongside residents and city partners to ensure all residents can access these transit services.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore: multi-year funding so organizations can plan and budget.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Yes — They can't grow and help others if they can't make plans and budgets.”
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Ward: give nonprofits formal roles on standing committees and actually use their expertise.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“Representatives from nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees, and there has to be robust recruitment for advisory committees, boards and commissions from the nonprofit sector. And Council has to actually use their expertise. Too often advisory committees are used to placate the community into thinking consultation is actually talking place. Accountability, as it pertains to the duty to consult the citizens of London, has to be part of the process during the Council's 4 year term, not just in an election year.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Ward: stop funding projects year-to-year based on each council's whim.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Absolutely for stability in providing necessary services. We have to stop only funding projects and jerking organizations around depending on what a particular City Council or level of government thinks is most important in a given year. The municipal level of government can provide leadership and advocacy with other levels of government to gain more consistent core funding for the essential services nonprofits provide.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Ward: nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees — and Council has to actually use their expertise, not just consult.
- Nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees
- Robust recruitment for advisory committees, boards and commissions from the nonprofit sector
- Council has to actually use their expertise; advisory committees too often placate rather than consult
“Representatives from nonprofits need formal roles on standing committees, and there has to be robust recruitment for advisory committees, boards and commissions from the nonprofit sector. And Council has to actually use their expertise. Too often advisory committees are used to placate the community into thinking consultation is actually talking place.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Van Meerbergen: make growth work for current residents and future ones — earlier consultation, clearer rules, faster good projects.
- Make growth work for the people who already live here and those who still need a place here
- Torn: London urgently needs more housing, but residents deserve a voice on infrastructure impacts
- Earlier consultation, clearer rules and better planning so good projects proceed faster
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“I want to be known for making growth work for the people who already live here and those who still need a place here. My answer is earlier consultation, clearer rules and better planning so good projects can proceed faster. London cannot remain frozen in place, but growth should leave us with complete communities, not simply more buildings.”
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Paul Van Meerbergen, Ward 10) · September 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Edwards: lack of fiscal transparency and responsibility is a top challenge.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“One of the biggest challenges is lack of fiscal transparency and responsibility. I believe there should be open conversations that are available to all residents of London to access.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Edwards: make vacant downtown spaces accessible for future nonprofit use.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q10: The City's role in supporting nonprofit infrastructure.
“With the high rate of vacancy in the downtown core, I feel the spaces should be made accessible and available for future use.”
(one sentence)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Edwards would ensure supportive BIA involvement in City Hall decisions that directly affect the downtown core.
- Encourage adequate and supportive involvement with the BIA on downtown-affecting decisions
- Will review the Downtown Plan once elected before commenting further
“I will encourage adequate and supportive involvement with the BIA when making decisions at City Hall that directly affect the downtown core.”
(one sentence)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Edwards: multi-year funding is case-dependent and needs further conversation.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — This is case dependent and will require further conversation.”
(one sentence)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore wants more city-run parking that is profitable and affordable — a $75 private ticket keeps people away from downtown.
- More city run parking, profitable and affordable
- Citizens get a $75 parking ticket from a private parking company, don't come downtown any more
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Yes. I believe we need to have more city run parking and make it profitable and affordable. Citizens get a $75 parking ticket from a private parking company don't come downtown any more.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Lois Margaret Ward
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Van Meerbergen pushes widening Wonderland Road to six lanes, saying bike lanes and buses won't fix its congestion.
- Van Meerbergen has long advocated widening Wonderland Road to six lanes; Bostwick Road goes to four lanes from 2028 but Wonderland is 'stuck in this kind of abyss'
- He dismissed bike lanes and buses as a fix for Wonderland congestion, saying progress is a question of political will
- The same CBC profile notes he also backs prohibiting e-scooters on roads and maintaining police budget support — stated in the article's summary table without verbatim quotes, so not proposed here
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)
“There's an enormous body of thought that thinks Wonderland congestion can be solved by bike lanes and buses. That's simply not the case. It's well overdue…It's a question of the political will to push forward with this.”
Source: London Ward 10 Election: Five Candidates Challenge Incumbent Amid Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns (CBC London, republished by Archyde) · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Edwards
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Alexander Moore
No website or social media listed
Moore would keep funding office-to-residential incentives like forgivable loans and wants a much lower vacancy rate in those buildings.
- Continue to fund office-to-residential incentives like forgivable loans
- Programs already in place
- Would like to see a much lower vacancy rate in these buildings
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“We should continue to fund office to residential incentives like forgivable loans. These programs are already in place. I would like to see a much lower vacancy rate in these buildings”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Ward: the nonprofit sector — tourism, culture, arts, heritage — are huge economic drivers for the city.
- Nonprofit sector includes tourism, culture, arts and heritage
- They are huge economic drivers for the city
- They nurture diversity of views, creativity and innovation, which pumps up the economy
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“The nonprofit sector includes tourism, culture (which includes the arts) and heritage. They are huge economic drivers for our city. They do so by nurturing a diversity of views, which nurtures creativity and innovation, which in turn pumps up our economy.”
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Edwards would work with federal and provincial governments to ensure grants are used properly to encourage development of vacant buildings.
- Work closely alongside Federal and Provincial government on grants
- Ensure grants used in appropriate manner
- Encourage development of vacant buildings
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“Work closely alongside the Federal and Provincial government to ensure that grants are being used in the appropriate manner to encourage the development of vacant buildings.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Alexander Moore
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Moore would prioritize cutting oil-burning furnaces and shifting city vehicles and suppliers to alternative fuels/EVs.
- On the 2022 Climate Emergency Action Plan, Moore said priorities should be reducing oil-burning furnaces, alternative-fuel systems for city vehicles, and incentivizing alternative fuels/electric vehicles among all city suppliers and contractors.
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“Priority should be on reducing oil burning furnaces, alternate fuel systems for city vehicles and a program to incentivize alternate fuels/ electric vehicles at all city suppliers and contractors.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Al-Jumaili: rewrite the Environmental Management Guidelines in plainer language for the public.
- Nature London 2026 survey — Q3: Environmental Management Guidelines: the technical language is hard for non-experts; plainer language would make them more effective.
“I think refining the language to make it easier for the public and developers to understand will greatly benefit its ability to be effective.”
(one sentence)
Source: Nature London — 2026 Municipal Election Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Al-Jumaili: make Environmental Management Plan details 'more readily available to the public'.
- Nature London 2026 survey — Q2: Environmental Management Plans for developments adjacent to the Natural Heritage System: useful process; the city should better inform residents how developments affect the natural environment.
“Going forward, I would like to see details from the plan more readily available to the public. I think we could do a better job as a city informing residents on developments in their neighborhood and how it affects the natural environment.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Nature London — 2026 Municipal Election Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Edwards wants the Climate Emergency Action Plan to keep being followed and prioritized.
- Asked which climate plan elements he would prioritize, Edwards said he would work with city partners to ensure the Climate Emergency Action Plan continues to be followed and prioritized.
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“Work alongside our city partners to ensure the Climate Emergency Action Plan continues to be followed and prioritized.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Alexander Moore
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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Moore: 'Affordability is in crisis' — get creative to maintain and increase charity funding.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“Affordability is in crisis. Costs are increasing and wages are not. In order to help others, we'll need to be creative in order to maintain and then increase funding to charities.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Moore: one councillor can't fix this — it takes the entire council plus provincial and federal governments working together.
- One councillor can't do this alone
- Entire city council must work together
- Bring the provincial and federal governments in to fix it together
“One councillor can't do this. This will take the entire city council to work together and bring the provincial and federal governments in to fix it together.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Alex Moore, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Ward: success is 50% less homelessness in 4 years and welcoming streets.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q11: The nonprofit sector's role & what success looks like.
“The nonprofit sector includes tourism, culture (which includes the arts) and heritage. They are huge economic drivers for our city.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Ward: nonprofits serving people in distress create a bridge into housing and care — success is 50% less homelessness in 4 years.
- Nonprofits serving people in distress (homelessness, addiction, mental health) bring safety to vulnerable citizens
- Create a bridge into housing and care; reduce burden on health care and emergency services
- Success: 50% reduction in homelessness over 4 years; welcoming streets with foot traffic at all times of day
“Nonprofit organizations that serve people who are in distress (homelessness, addiction, mental health) bring safety to our most vulnerable citizens and create a bridge for them into housing and care and reduces the burden on the health care system and emergency services. Success looks like a 50% reduction in homelessness over 4 years and welcoming streets with lots of foot traffic at all times of day.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — 2026 Candidate Survey (Lois Ward, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Van Meerbergen: by 2030 a council that disagrees without becoming incapable of progress — common ground, balanced decisions, stronger voice.
- A council that can disagree without becoming incapable of progress
- Finds common ground, makes balanced decisions
- Speaks with a stronger voice when advocating to Queen's Park and Ottawa
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“By 2030, I want residents to see a council that can disagree without becoming incapable of progress: one that finds common ground, makes balanced decisions and speaks with a stronger voice when advocating to Queen's Park and Ottawa. Polarization weakens us. London will achieve more when we work together.”
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Paul Van Meerbergen, Ward 10) · September 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Edwards
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Alexander Moore
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Moore: London must foster and grow its arts community — it drives investment and tourism.
- Asked what role arts and culture should play in London's economy and community, Moore said fostering the arts community is very important because it brings investment and tourism revenue, noting London is a UNESCO City of Music.
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“It’s very important for London to foster and grow this community as it brings a lot of investment and tourism revenue.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Alex Moore, Councilor Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Edwards would lean into London's UNESCO City of Music designation to drive arts and culture participation.
- Asked what role arts and culture should play, Edwards said the city should focus on its UNESCO City of Music designation to encourage strong community involvement in arts and culture.
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“Focus on our designation of the UNESCO City of Music to encourage strong community involvement in arts and culture.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steven Edwards, Ward 10)
Confidence:High
Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Alexander Moore
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Juman Al-Jumaili
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Lois Margaret Ward
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Paul Van Meerbergen ✓Elected (official result)
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Steven Edwards
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