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Councillor Ward 11 · London
3 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 | Denise Brown No website or social media listed | Harinder Kumar No website or social media listed | Skylar Franke✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | 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? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Kumar supports office-to-residential conversions where the building is suitable and the project is financially and structurally realistic.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I would support office-to-residential conversions where the building is suitable and the project is financially and structurally realistic.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) Confidence:High | Franke: 'the solution to homelessness is housing' — a housing-first approach with wrap-around services, plus higher social assistance rates.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“I believe the solution to homelessness is housing. I also believe preventative solutions like housing, healthcare, food and education prevent crime, and are cheaper than emergency or punitive solutions.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | 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. Franke: keep property taxes as low as possible while protecting good services — won't cut important services to cut taxes
“Yes. I think keeping taxes as low as we can, while still providing good services is important from an affordability perspective. Most people are struggling with the increasing costs of everything. However I won't cut important services to keep taxes low.” (a few sentences) Source: Council of Canadians (London Chapter) — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High Franke: many city services take priority over cutting property taxes; budget decisions will be evidence-based
“There are many services the city provides that I would prioritize over reducing the property taxes, and I would review the budget cases submitted by staff and our agencies, boards and commissions to make informed and evidence based decisions.” (a few sentences) Source: Council of Canadians (London Chapter) — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) 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? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Franke has supported increased transit service, including later in the evenings.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I've been supportive of increased transit service, including later in the evenings.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kumar: multi-year funding for programs with clear community benefit and measurable results.
“Yes — I support multi-year funding for community organizations when programs demonstrate clear community benefit and measurable results. Longer-term partnerships can provide stability, improve planning, and reduce administrative burden, while regular reviews should ensure accountability and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Kumar: include nonprofits early via consultation, advisory tables and direct engagement.
“I would include nonprofits early in the decision-making process through regular consultation, advisory tables, and direct engagement on policies that affect the communities they serve. Their frontline experience can help Council make better decisions, identify gaps, avoid duplication, and build practical solutions with measurable outcomes.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Kumar: a city accountable for basic services — measurable outcomes, public reporting, protect funding for core infrastructure and safety.
“By 2030, I want residents to see a city that is more accountable for the basic services people rely on every day. The change I most want is a culture where council sets measurable outcomes and reports back on whether they were achieved.” (several paragraphs) Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) · September 3, 2026 Confidence:High Kumar backs the Downtown Plan but wants funding tied to priorities, timelines and measurable outcomes with regular public reporting.
“Yes. I support moving forward with the Downtown Plan and providing the resources needed to implement the actions that can deliver meaningful results for downtown.” (several paragraphs) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Franke: long-term funding means more leverage — 'a bigger return on investment' for the municipality.
“Yes — Long term funding means more leveraging for nonprofits, which means the municipality gets a bigger return on investment. Additionally, the nonprofit sector is a huge economic driver in the community, and offers social and environmental benefits at the same time.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Franke is pushing a small-business concierge to help firms navigate permits and regulations.
“I have been pushing to have a small business concierge type role to help businesses navigate the complex pathways or permits and regulations to make it easier, faster and cheaper to open and operate a small business in London.” (one sentence) Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High Franke: regularly consults nonprofit leaders on policies and motions.
“I regularly consult with nonprofit leaders on policies and motions (for example the winter response motion, the special constables motion, etc) to gain their insight in the decision making process. I let nonprofit leaders know when there are issues they need to weigh in on at city hall. I would continue this, and if re-elected my door would always be open for discussions on municipal decisions. If there is a more formal idea for how nonprofits could play a larger role at city hall, I'd be happy to discuss.” (several paragraphs) 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? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Franke wants the delayed Wharncliffe and Horton underpass completed to fix a bottleneck.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“The only infrastructure project I am pushing to move forward is the Wharncliffe and Horton underpass project which has been delayed for years and needs to be completed to resolve a bottleneck.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Kumar would recruit employers to downtown — professional services, tech, health, education — and cut delays opening or expanding businesses.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“I would work with economic development partners to actively recruit employers to downtown London, especially professional services, technology, health, education and growing small businesses.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) Confidence:High | Franke wants simpler approvals, lower barriers and better city-program access for small businesses.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Supporting London’s small businesses, which are the economic backbone of our city, through simpler approvals, lower barriers and better access to City programs.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Franke backs a streamlined climate plan focused on transit, cycling infrastructure and trees.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I would need to see the new plan in order to say what I would prioritize, however in general I am very supportive of transit, cycling infrastructure and trees as environmental priorities.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) 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? |
| 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? |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kumar: advocate for provincial/federal funding so local taxpayers aren't left carrying the load.
“London's nonprofits and charities are facing rising costs, staffing pressures, uncertain funding, and growing demand for services. I would support predictable and transparent funding for effective programs, simpler grant processes, stronger partnerships with community organizations, and clear accountability for results. I would also advocate for appropriate provincial and federal funding so local taxpayers are not left carrying responsibilities that belong to other levels of government.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Kumar: compassion and accountability — invest in housing, mental-health care, addiction treatment; leaving people in crisis helps no one.
“I believe we need both compassion and accountability. Investing in housing, mental-health care, addiction treatment and outreach is important because leaving people in crisis on the street does not help them or the broader community.” (several paragraphs) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) Confidence:High Kumar: wants to be known for improving public safety in neighbourhoods and public spaces — judge policies by measurable outcomes.
“I most want to be known for improving public safety in neighbourhoods and public spaces. My approach would be to judge policies by measurable outcomes: whether public spaces become safer, whether repeat incidents decline, and whether people are actually moving toward stable housing and support.” (a few sentences) Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) · September 3, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Franke: nonprofits are on the front lines of the homelessness, environmental and poverty crises.
“The nonprofit sector is a pivotal part of the fabric of our community. It offers solutions and supports to our most complex problems, often at a fraction of the cost of business or government.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Franke supports the nurse/police team and COAST team to intervene before situations escalate, with enforcement when safety is threatened.
“I am supportive of the nurse / police team and the COAST team - who intervene before situations escalate, while maintaining appropriate emergency and enforcement responses when there is an immediate threat to safety.” (a few sentences) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Franke would make downtown easier to reach without a car: expand transit, improve walking/cycling connections, safer pedestrian streets.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Instead I would focus on making downtown easier to reach without a car. I'd expand reliable transit, improve walking and cycling connections, and make downtown streets safer for pedestrians. I want downtown to be accessible, but accessibility doesn't have to mean driving and parking.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) Confidence:High |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Franke would strengthen the Community Arts Investment Program and fund festivals and public art outside downtown.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I’d support the following: -Strengthen programs like the Community Arts Investment Program -Invest in festivals, cultural programming and public art outside the downtown core, ensuring residents across London can participate.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11) 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
Bio
Denise Brown
No bio on record. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No bio on record. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Kumar supports office-to-residential conversions where the building is suitable and the project is financially and structurally realistic.
- Support conversions where the building is suitable
- Must be financially and structurally realistic
- Review zoning, permitting timelines, development charges and other municipal barriers
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I would support office-to-residential conversions where the building is suitable and the project is financially and structurally realistic.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke: 'the solution to homelessness is housing' — a housing-first approach with wrap-around services, plus higher social assistance rates.
- 'I believe the solution to homelessness is housing'
- Housing first approach, with housing that has wrap-around services
- Advocate for increased social assistance rates, proper funding for education and healthcare
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“I believe the solution to homelessness is housing. I also believe preventative solutions like housing, healthcare, food and education prevent crime, and are cheaper than emergency or punitive solutions.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Franke: keep property taxes as low as possible while protecting good services — won't cut important services to cut taxes
- Asked whether keeping property taxes low is a priority, Franke answered yes on affordability grounds, noting most people are struggling with rising costs.
- She added she will not cut important services in order to keep taxes low.
“Yes. I think keeping taxes as low as we can, while still providing good services is important from an affordability perspective. Most people are struggling with the increasing costs of everything. However I won't cut important services to keep taxes low.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Council of Canadians (London Chapter) — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Franke: many city services take priority over cutting property taxes; budget decisions will be evidence-based
- Asked whether she would prioritize any municipal needs over reducing or limiting property-tax increases, Franke answered yes.
- She said she would review budget cases from staff and agencies, boards and commissions to make informed, evidence-based decisions.
“There are many services the city provides that I would prioritize over reducing the property taxes, and I would review the budget cases submitted by staff and our agencies, boards and commissions to make informed and evidence based decisions.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Council of Canadians (London Chapter) — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke has supported increased transit service, including later in the evenings.
- Supportive of increased transit service
- Including later in the evenings
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I've been supportive of increased transit service, including later in the evenings.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Kumar: multi-year funding for programs with clear community benefit and measurable results.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — I support multi-year funding for community organizations when programs demonstrate clear community benefit and measurable results. Longer-term partnerships can provide stability, improve planning, and reduce administrative burden, while regular reviews should ensure accountability and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Kumar: include nonprofits early via consultation, advisory tables and direct engagement.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I would include nonprofits early in the decision-making process through regular consultation, advisory tables, and direct engagement on policies that affect the communities they serve. Their frontline experience can help Council make better decisions, identify gaps, avoid duplication, and build practical solutions with measurable outcomes.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Kumar: a city accountable for basic services — measurable outcomes, public reporting, protect funding for core infrastructure and safety.
- Accountability for basic services people rely on every day
- Council sets measurable outcomes and reports back on achievement
- Delay lower-priority discretionary projects; protect funding for core infrastructure, public safety, essential services
“By 2030, I want residents to see a city that is more accountable for the basic services people rely on every day. The change I most want is a culture where council sets measurable outcomes and reports back on whether they were achieved.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
Kumar backs the Downtown Plan but wants funding tied to priorities, timelines and measurable outcomes with regular public reporting.
- Support moving forward with the Downtown Plan with resources to implement actions that deliver meaningful results
- Funding tied to clear priorities, timelines and measurable outcomes
- Regular public reporting on what is completed, outstanding, and whether investment is producing results
“Yes. I support moving forward with the Downtown Plan and providing the resources needed to implement the actions that can deliver meaningful results for downtown.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Franke: long-term funding means more leverage — 'a bigger return on investment' for the municipality.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Long term funding means more leveraging for nonprofits, which means the municipality gets a bigger return on investment. Additionally, the nonprofit sector is a huge economic driver in the community, and offers social and environmental benefits at the same time.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Franke is pushing a small-business concierge to help firms navigate permits and regulations.
- Asked what changes she would make to approvals and customer service, Franke said she has been pushing for a small-business concierge-type role to help businesses navigate permits and regulations so it is easier, faster and cheaper to open and operate in London.
“I have been pushing to have a small business concierge type role to help businesses navigate the complex pathways or permits and regulations to make it easier, faster and cheaper to open and operate a small business in London.”
(one sentence)
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Franke: regularly consults nonprofit leaders on policies and motions.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I regularly consult with nonprofit leaders on policies and motions (for example the winter response motion, the special constables motion, etc) to gain their insight in the decision making process. I let nonprofit leaders know when there are issues they need to weigh in on at city hall. I would continue this, and if re-elected my door would always be open for discussions on municipal decisions. If there is a more formal idea for how nonprofits could play a larger role at city hall, I'd be happy to discuss.”
(several paragraphs)
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?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke wants the delayed Wharncliffe and Horton underpass completed to fix a bottleneck.
- Asked how she would prioritize infrastructure investments, Franke said she follows the city's corporate asset management and capital plans, but the one project she is pushing to move forward is the long-delayed Wharncliffe and Horton underpass to resolve a bottleneck.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“The only infrastructure project I am pushing to move forward is the Wharncliffe and Horton underpass project which has been delayed for years and needs to be completed to resolve a bottleneck.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Kumar would recruit employers to downtown — professional services, tech, health, education — and cut delays opening or expanding businesses.
- Actively recruit employers to downtown London with economic development partners
- Target professional services, technology, health, education, growing small businesses
- Reduce unnecessary delays; clear point of contact for major investments
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“I would work with economic development partners to actively recruit employers to downtown London, especially professional services, technology, health, education and growing small businesses.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke wants simpler approvals, lower barriers and better city-program access for small businesses.
- Asked what Council should do for business growth, Franke said she supports the Economic Development Strategy and wants simpler approvals, lower barriers and better access to City programs for small businesses, which she calls the economic backbone of the city.
- She has been pushing for a Small Business concierge after hearing from businesses caught in the 'Permit Olympics' chasing permits for months just to open their doors.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Supporting London’s small businesses, which are the economic backbone of our city, through simpler approvals, lower barriers and better access to City programs.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke backs a streamlined climate plan focused on transit, cycling infrastructure and trees.
- Asked which climate plan elements she would prioritize, Franke said staff are writing a new streamlined Climate Action Plan, and she is generally supportive of transit, cycling infrastructure and trees as environmental priorities.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I would need to see the new plan in order to say what I would prioritize, however in general I am very supportive of transit, cycling infrastructure and trees as environmental priorities.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Kumar: advocate for provincial/federal funding so local taxpayers aren't left carrying the load.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“London's nonprofits and charities are facing rising costs, staffing pressures, uncertain funding, and growing demand for services. I would support predictable and transparent funding for effective programs, simpler grant processes, stronger partnerships with community organizations, and clear accountability for results. I would also advocate for appropriate provincial and federal funding so local taxpayers are not left carrying responsibilities that belong to other levels of government.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Kumar: compassion and accountability — invest in housing, mental-health care, addiction treatment; leaving people in crisis helps no one.
- Investing in housing, mental-health care, addiction treatment and outreach is important
- Leaving people in crisis on the street does not help them or the broader community
- Enforce against violence, threatening behaviour, vandalism, open drug activity, obstruction of sidewalks
“I believe we need both compassion and accountability. Investing in housing, mental-health care, addiction treatment and outreach is important because leaving people in crisis on the street does not help them or the broader community.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Kumar: wants to be known for improving public safety in neighbourhoods and public spaces — judge policies by measurable outcomes.
- Known for improving public safety in neighbourhoods and public spaces
- Residents should use parks, streets, transit safely; people in crisis treated with dignity and connected to supports
- Judge policies by measurable outcomes: safer spaces, fewer repeat incidents, movement toward stable housing
“I most want to be known for improving public safety in neighbourhoods and public spaces. My approach would be to judge policies by measurable outcomes: whether public spaces become safer, whether repeat incidents decline, and whether people are actually moving toward stable housing and support.”
(a few sentences)
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Harinder Kumar, Ward 11) · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Franke: nonprofits are on the front lines of the homelessness, environmental and poverty crises.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q11: The nonprofit sector's role & what success looks like.
“The nonprofit sector is a pivotal part of the fabric of our community. It offers solutions and supports to our most complex problems, often at a fraction of the cost of business or government.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Franke supports the nurse/police team and COAST team to intervene before situations escalate, with enforcement when safety is threatened.
- Supportive of the nurse/police team and the COAST team
- Intervene before situations escalate
- Maintain appropriate emergency and enforcement responses when there is an immediate threat to safety
“I am supportive of the nurse / police team and the COAST team - who intervene before situations escalate, while maintaining appropriate emergency and enforcement responses when there is an immediate threat to safety.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke would make downtown easier to reach without a car: expand transit, improve walking/cycling connections, safer pedestrian streets.
- Focus on making downtown easier to reach without a car
- Expand reliable transit, improve walking and cycling connections
- Make downtown streets safer for pedestrians; accessibility doesn't have to mean driving
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Instead I would focus on making downtown easier to reach without a car. I'd expand reliable transit, improve walking and cycling connections, and make downtown streets safer for pedestrians. I want downtown to be accessible, but accessibility doesn't have to mean driving and parking.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Franke would strengthen the Community Arts Investment Program and fund festivals and public art outside downtown.
- Asked what role arts and culture should play, Franke said she would strengthen the Community Arts Investment Program and invest in festivals, cultural programming and public art outside the downtown core so residents across London can participate.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I’d support the following: -Strengthen programs like the Community Arts Investment Program -Invest in festivals, cultural programming and public art outside the downtown core, ensuring residents across London can participate.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Skylar Franke, Ward 11)
Confidence:High
Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Denise Brown
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Harinder Kumar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Denise Brown
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Harinder Kumar
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Skylar Franke ✓Elected (official result)
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Something wrong here?
Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Corrections from candidates about their own positions are handled first.