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Stephen D'Amelio

Candidate for Councillor Ward 13

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?

D'Amelio: build more housing without relying on the private market alone — City land for affordable, supportive and non-profit housing.

  • Prioritize City land for affordable, supportive and non-profit housing
  • Partner with co-ops and community providers
  • Support conversions of vacant buildings; protect existing affordable rentals; pursue provincial/federal housing funding
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“London needs to build more housing without relying on the private market alone. I would prioritize City land for affordable, supportive and non-profit housing, partner with co-ops and community providers, support conversions of vacant buildings and streamline approvals for projects that deliver real affordability.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Stephen D'Amelio, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

D'Amelio: keeping property taxes low is a priority — efficiency first, grow the tax base, tax increases as a last resort.

  • Keeping property taxes low is a priority
  • Focus first on efficiency and better use of existing resources
  • Grow the tax base through development and investment; tax increases a last resort
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“Keeping property taxes low is a priority because Londoners are already facing higher costs for housing, food, utilities and transportation. I want the City to focus first on efficiency, better use of existing resources and growing the tax base through development and investment before asking residents to pay more. Tax increases should be a last resort, not the first solution.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Stephen D'Amelio, 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 prioritize 15-minute service on major corridors, better reliability and transit designed around employment areas and shift changes.

  • Supports direct shift-change routes, smaller buses or on-demand service where full conventional routes are inefficient.
  • Would advocate for more frequent, reliable VIA service on the Windsor–London–Toronto corridor and support YXU route retention.
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“Locally, I would prioritize 15-minute service on major high-demand corridors, better reliability, earlier and later service and transit designed around major employment areas and shift changes.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Stephen D'Amelio, 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.

D'Amelio: the City's role is connector and facilitator, not operator.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q10: The City's role in supporting nonprofit infrastructure.
“Yes, I believe the City has an important role in creating the infrastructure that allows our nonprofit sector to succeed, but that does not necessarily mean the City has to build or operate everything itself. The London Plan already recognizes the importance of accessible community facilities and partnerships and I would like to see us build further on that direction.”

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

Confidence:High

D'Amelio: build a centralized nonprofit partnership hub — funding, consultations, outcomes, all in one portal.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I think we need to change the way we look at nonprofits. They shouldn't simply be organizations that come to City Hall once a year asking for a grant.”

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

Confidence:High

Would build a true one-front-door approval system with one accountable contact, clear checklists, timelines and published performance.

  • Departmental reviews should occur concurrently rather than moving files from one department to another.
  • Would publish approval timelines and service performance so businesses can see whether City Hall is getting faster.
“I would strengthen London’s existing Development and Business Portal into a true one-front-door system, with a single accountable contact for applications, clear checklists, expected timelines, outstanding requirements and automatic status updates.”

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Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Stephen D'Amelio, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Would prioritize infrastructure by safety and repair need, demonstrated need, and whether it unlocks housing, jobs or economic growth.

  • Would aggressively pursue provincial and federal infrastructure funding before turning to property taxpayers.
  • Competitive taxes come from setting priorities and leveraging outside investment, not postponing needed infrastructure.
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“I would prioritize infrastructure using three tests: public safety and state of good repair, demonstrated need and whether the investment unlocks housing, jobs or economic growth.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Stephen D'Amelio, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

D'Amelio would grow the economy by attracting employers, filling vacant storefronts, and leveraging the UNESCO City of Music designation.

  • Attract employers, support small businesses, fill vacant storefronts
  • Better use of UNESCO City of Music designation, arts, culture, festivals, tourism
  • Invest in Londoners; keep talent and spending in the city
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“Second, we need to grow our economy by attracting employers, supporting small businesses, filling vacant storefronts and making better use of our UNESCO City of Music designation, arts, culture, festivals and tourism.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Stephen D'Amelio, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

D'Amelio opposes an AI data centre that pressures electricity, water, land and infrastructure without enough long-term benefit to residents.

  • Oppose AI data centre without enough long-term benefit to residents
  • Facilities demand enormous power and water while creating few permanent jobs
  • Prioritize investments creating local employment and strengthening existing industries
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“No. I would oppose an AI data centre in London if it places significant pressure on our electricity, water, land and infrastructure without delivering enough long-term benefit to residents.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Stephen D'Amelio, 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?

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

D'Amelio wants a managed-community model like the Cheese Factory Road concept, co-locating shelter, health care and addiction treatment.

  • Explore managed community model similar to the Cheese Factory Road concept
  • Bring shelter, health care, addiction treatment, support services together in one location
  • Bring health, outreach, treatment and policing partners together; press Queen's Park for replacement funding
“I also want London to explore a managed community model similar to the Cheese Factory Road concept, bringing shelter, health care, addiction treatment and support services together in one location.”

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Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Stephen D'Amelio, Ward 13)

Confidence:High

D'Amelio: nonprofits need predictable base funding, not endless short-term project grants.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“I've experienced many of these challenges firsthand through my own work with nonprofits and community organizations. One of the biggest issues is that we often expect nonprofits to deliver incredibly important services while operating with very little stability behind the scenes.”

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

Confidence:High

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Would maintain and modernize existing cultural facilities before committing to major new projects, judged on use and sustainability.

  • Investment decisions based on usage, accessibility, economic and tourism impact, community benefit, lifecycle costs and funding leverage.
  • Wants room in the system for grassroots organizations and emerging artists, not just the largest institutions.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“During the next Council term I would prioritize maintaining and modernizing the facilities we already have before committing to major new projects, particularly where age, accessibility, technology or capacity are limiting their use.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Stephen D'Amelio, 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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