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David Ferreira

Candidate for Councillor Ward 13

Elected (official result)

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Ferreira: priorities are housing affordability, homelessness, downtown and prevention over crisis.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q12: Other priorities candidates wanted the sector to know.
“My priorities are about building a city where people have greater stability, opportunity, and dignity. That means addressing housing affordability and homelessness, strengthening our downtown, improving access to services, and doing more to prevent people from reaching a crisis in the first place. The nonprofit sector can be a major part of that work. I want the City to treat nonprofits as partners, listen to frontline workers and the people they serve, and put resources behind programs and approaches that are producing results. My approach to governance has remained the same, which is do the work, listen to people, be transparent about decisions, and spend public dollars prudently.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)

Confidence:High

Ferreira would use every municipal tool to protect security of tenure and tenants, including stronger protections against renovictions.

  • Use every municipal tool to protect security of tenure and support tenants
  • Consistently supported stronger protections against renovictions
  • 'Keeping someone housed is better for the individual and better for the community'
“We should be using every municipal tool available to protect security of tenure, support tenants and reduce the risk of any redevelopment that may push someone from stable housing into homelessness.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Would judge every infrastructure investment by value for the tax dollar, tying spending to priorities and measurable results.

  • Spending must be tied to clear priorities with measurable results and responsible fiscal management.
  • Downtown evolution must be supported by targeted actions that earn their place in a competitive budget.
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“I believe the best way to evaluate competing priorities is to ask, “what are we getting for every dollar?” Taxes matter, affordability matters and City services matter, so spending must be tied to clear priorities with measurable results and responsible fiscal management.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Would complete London's Rapid Transit network with frequent, reliable service to employment areas, hospitals and institutions.

  • Transit must work for shift workers starting at 6 a.m. or finishing at midnight, not just 9-to-5 commuters.
  • Champions LTC pilots on alternative transit delivery and would improve inter-community transit with regional partners.
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“I would prioritize completing London’s Rapid Transit network and making sure it delivers what businesses and employees actually need: frequent, reliable service with good connections to major employment areas, hospitals, post-secondary institutions and other major destinations.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Ferreira: multiyear funding for evidence-based programs; losing working programs hurts communities.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — I have highlighted my support above, but I would add that the evidence shows multiyear funding is a more effective and sustainable approach. It gives organizations greater stability to plan, retain staff, strengthen programs, and focus on outcomes instead of continually competing for short-term funding.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)

Confidence:High

Ferreira moved to create the Downtown Plan and says his focus is making sure it is fully implemented.

  • Moved and worked to create the Downtown Plan after the pandemic
  • Focus is making sure the plan is fully implemented
  • Downtown investment pays dividends for the entire city
“I moved and worked to create the Downtown Plan because the landscape of downtown changed significantly after the pandemic and we needed a new roadmap. That work is now underway. The plan gives us the rudder we need for this big ship that is our downtown, and my focus is making sure we fully implement it.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Ferreira: a formal, ongoing role for the nonprofit sector in City planning and decision-making.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I would like to see nonprofits included at the beginning of funding discussions that affect them, and not only consulted after priorities and plans have already been decided. These organizations are employers, service providers, community partners, advocates, and an important part of London's social and economic infrastructure. I would support a more formal and ongoing role for the nonprofit sector in City planning and decision-making. Bringing together governments, nonprofits, businesses, and other sectors gives us a better understanding of what is working, what is practical, and where the gaps are and how to move forward and build a stronger community.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Ferreira: a strong downtown broadens the tax base, supports jobs and attracts investment — core investment pays citywide dividends.

  • Strong downtown strengthens entire city: broader tax base, jobs, investment
  • Take active role pursuing private-sector employers and government offices downtown
  • Targeted public investment to unlock much larger private investment
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“A strong downtown strengthens the entire city. It broadens the tax base, supports jobs and attracts investment. That stronger tax base helps support services across London, so successful investment in the core benefits people throughout the city.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Would prioritize practical, measurable climate actions: energy retrofits that lower costs, transit, cycling and flood resilience.

  • Transportation is London's largest emissions source; would prioritize reliable transit, safe cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
  • Climate resilience includes stormwater, flood protection and tree canopy; wants accountability for value to taxpayers.
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“I would prioritize energy efficiency and building retrofits that can lower costs for homeowners and businesses while reducing emissions.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

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?

Would push for supportive-housing funding and stronger partnerships with provincial and federal governments on homelessness.

  • Supportive housing is the only effective way to address chronic homelessness and repeated emergency-service interactions.
  • Wants the Province and federal government to be meaningful funding partners rather than shifting costs to municipalities.
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“Supportive housing is not a substitute for policing, health care, mental health and addictions services, or other social supports but it is the only effective way we can address the underlying conditions that contribute to chronic homelessness and repeated interactions with emergency services.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Ferreira: make downtown easy to reach — walking, cycling, transit and driving all need to be practical options.

  • Walking, cycling, public transit and driving all need to be practical options
  • Cycling infrastructure should connect people with active commercial areas
  • Transit should get people close to their destination
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“We need to make downtown easy to reach. Walking, cycling, public transit and driving all need to be practical options.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Would push a long-term capital plan to maintain cultural assets and make strategic investments that grow the creative economy.

  • Would establish a transparent investment framework: community and economic impact, urgency, accessibility, geographic equity.
  • Would not start by choosing one facility over another.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I will push for a long-term capital plan, so we maintain and renew the cultural assets we already have while making strategic investments that help London’s arts, music industry, culture and creative economy grow.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (David Ferreira, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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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