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Peter Cuddy

Candidate for Councillor Ward 3

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?

Cuddy: keep building affordable housing and low-cost rentals — for people in addiction recovery and ODSP recipients facing rent increases.

  • Continue to build affordable housing and low cost rental units
  • For those returning from addiction recovery
  • And those on ODSP who cannot afford rent increases, lest they be forced onto the streets
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“For our part, we must continue to build affordable housing and low cost rental units. Not only for those returning from addiction recovery, but those who are are on ODSP and cannot afford rent increase, lest they will be forced onto the streets.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Cuddy: advocate for better LTC service to Ward 3 manufacturing and residential areas — schedules don't line up with shift workers.

  • Advocate for improved LTC services to manufacturing and residential areas of Ward 3
  • Residents unable to take public transit because schedules do not line up with shifts
  • Work with industry and the LTC to align those goals
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“I have and will continue to advocate for improved LTC services to manufacturing and residential areas of Ward 3. I have residents who are unable to take public transit because the LTC scheduled do not line up with the shifts. We need to work with industrial and the LTC to align those goals.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

Government

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

Cuddy: relocating city hall downtown — a plan he's advocated since 2022 — would help local businesses thrive and attract new ones.

  • Relocating city hall to downtown, advocated since becoming councillor in 2022
  • Brought a motion forward to that effect several years ago
  • Would assist local businesses to thrive and prosper, and allow others to start
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“The relocation of city hall to downtown has been a plan that I have advocated since becoming councillor in 2022. I brought a motion forward to that effect several years ago. Relocating city hall to an area would assist local businesses thrive and prosper, as well as allowing them others to start.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

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?

Cuddy: tariffs and trade barriers are the primary obstacle for London's auto, food processing and health-care manufacturing.

  • Primary obstacles: tariffs and trade barriers
  • London is a manufacturing centre in automotive, food processing and health care
  • Close proximity to the US means London will be challenged to replace that market
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“The primary obstacles we are facing today are tariffs and trade barriers. London is a manufacturing centre in automotive, food processing and health care. With our close proximity to the US, London will be challenged to replace this burgeoning market.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Cuddy says London won't hit CEAP targets and taxpayers shouldn't be asked to pay more to meet them.

  • Asked which climate plan elements to prioritize, Cuddy said the city will not be hitting the CEAP targets, citing an over-budget, late BRT and provincial natural-gas power generation.
  • He said asking taxpayers to give more to meet the targets was unacceptable, and that provincial and federal governments must help achieve the original goals.
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“The city will not be hitting the targets that we set in the CEAP. Our BRT is over budget and late for delivery. Furthermore, the increase in ridership is not expected to meet its original targets. Circumstances beyond our control, including the province’s need to use more natural gas for electricity power generation, has negatively impacted our target.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

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?

Cuddy says London can't fund the addiction and homelessness crisis alone and senior governments must share the cost.

  • Asked how the City should respond to the homelessness and addiction crisis, Cuddy said London cannot solve it on its own: 'Our tax dollars are insufficient for this type of healthcare.'
  • He says federal and provincial governments must step up and share the cost, while London's part is building affordable and low-cost rental units, including for those on ODSP.
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“London cannot solve the addiction and homeless crisis on its own. Our tax dollars are insufficient for this type of healthcare. London and other municipalities require the federal and provincial government to step up and share the burden of cost. For our part, we must continue to build affordable housing and low cost rental units. Not only for those returning from addiction recovery, but those who are are on ODSP and cannot afford rent increase, lest they will be forced onto the streets.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Cuddy says London's arts rely on generous donors and city grants, and its UNESCO designation attracts rising artists.

  • Asked what role arts and culture should play, Cuddy said London relies on generous donors to fund arts and cultural venues, alongside city arts and culture grants.
  • He says London's UNESCO designation makes it an attraction for rising artists, citing Museum London and the Grand Theatre as models of city support.
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“London relies on our generous donors to provide funding for many of our arts and cultural venues. While the city does fund through our arts and culture grants, we are blessed with having companies and individuals who contribute to support the arts. Our UNESCO designation makes London an attraction for many rising artists. Museum London and the Grand Theatre, mentioned earlier, are fine examples of how we as a city can support, grow and advocate for the arts.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Peter Cuddy, Ward 3)

Confidence:High

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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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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