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Bob Wright

Candidate for Councillor Ward 4

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?

Wright would explore the city once again building affordable housing itself — the Indwell partnership isn't keeping up with demand.

  • Explore the city once again becoming a constructor of affordable housing
  • Current approach with non-profits like Indwell 'is not keeping up with the demand'
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I think we need to explore the possibility of once again becoming a constructor of affordable housing. Our current approach of working with not for profit groups such as Indwell is not keeping up with the demand.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Bob Wright, Ward 4)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Wright backs advocating for a vacancy tax on commercial properties and says key-value properties should be expropriated by the city.

  • Advocate for a Vacancy tax
  • Some properties of key value to the City should be expropriated by the City
  • City should advocate for provincial authority to impose a vacant commercial property tax
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“We should advocate for a Vacancy tax. Some of the properties of key value to the City should be expropriated by the City.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Bob Wright, Ward 4)

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?

Says London Transit must be a focus next term, with reliable service and known frequencies; doubts Council can boost airport use.

  • Asked how he would improve transit and connections, Wright said London Transit needs to be a focus of the next term, asking how to improve service, grow ridership and keep fares reasonable amid fuel and tariff-driven costs.
  • Says bus service should be reliable and frequency should be a known, not a guess, for users; calls the airport a significantly underutilized asset.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Local transit, especially London Transit needs to be a focus of the next term. Are there ways to improve service, increase ridership, keep transit fares reasonable and deal with the increased costs of fuel and inflation caused by tariff pressures? Bus service should be reliable and frequency should be a known not a guess for users.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Bob Wright, Councilor Ward 4)

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.

Wright: expand available shared spaces for nonprofit organizations.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q10: The City's role in supporting nonprofit infrastructure.
“I would be supportive of exploring collaborative options. I especially would like to see an expansion of the available shared spaces for such organizations.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Wright: as the City moved to a 4-year budget, multi-year funding makes sense for community partners.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Just as the City has moved to a 4 year budget model, it makes sense for our community partners.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Wants a business ombudsman/navigator at City Hall to help businesses navigate permits and approval processes.

  • Asked what changes he would make to approvals, regulation and procurement, Wright proposed exploring an ombudsman/navigator for business, modelled on the City's existing service for navigating social-service needs.
  • Points to frequent complaints about navigating the permit process for renovations and new builds as the reason.
“I would like to explore whether we could create a kind of ombudsman/navigator for business. The City provides a similar service for navigating social service needs and it would be great if we could do the same for business.”

(a few sentences)

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Bob Wright, Councilor Ward 4)

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Wright: 'Most major roads should not be under construction at the same time' — residents deserve well-maintained roads and sidewalks.

  • Most major roads should not be under construction at the same time
  • Residents deserve well-maintained roads and sidewalks
  • Constantly vigilant about using tax dollars wisely and receiving value
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Most major roads should not be under construction at the same time.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Bob Wright, Ward 4)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Backs the London Economic Development Corporation and close Western/Fanshawe ties to grow jobs and investment.

  • Asked what Council should do to support business growth and talent attraction, Wright said the principal obstacle is U.S. trade uncertainty, with new opportunities from refocusing relationships with other countries.
  • Says the City should keep working with Western, Fanshawe and current employers to encourage businesses to relocate to and grow in London, including through the London Economic Development Corporation.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“The City has always and I hope will continue to have good relationships with Western and Fanshawe and has worked cooperatively with current employers to encourage new businesses to relocate to London and to encourage the growth of those already here through support for programs such as the London Economic Development Corporation.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Bob Wright, Councilor Ward 4)

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Wright supports a moratorium on AI data centre construction until water is recycled and energy costs won't rise for other consumers.

  • Support a moratorium on AI data centre construction
  • Require reassurance that water used will be recycled
  • Ensure construction won't lead to higher energy costs for other consumers
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“No I support a moratorium on such construction until we can be reassured that any water used will be recycled and that the construction will not lead to higher energy costs for other consumers.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Bob Wright, Ward 4)

Confidence:High

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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.

Puts downtown safety and cleanliness first, saying people must feel safe downtown before new attractions pay off.

  • Asked which elements of the new Downtown Plan he would prioritize, Wright said his first priority is 'everyday comfort and experience' downtown: cleanliness, safety, accessibility and quality of public spaces.
  • Says a disturbingly large number of Londoners do not feel safe going downtown at any time, and wants added resources either through policing or the mayor's proposed special constables before investing in new attractions.
“My first priority would be Objective 6 of the Plan: “Enhance everyday comfort and experience in the Downtown by improving cleanliness, safety, accessibility, and quality of the public spaces and amenities.” A disturbingly large number of Londoners do not feel safe going downtown at any time. Before we invest in new attractions and enhanced cultural destinations, we need to ensure that people are willing to venture downtown to experience them.”

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Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Bob Wright, Councilor Ward 4)

Confidence:High

Wright: almost all organizations suffer from a lack of volunteers; council should promote volunteering.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“Almost all organizations are suffering from a lack of volunteers. As a City Council we can emphasize that an important part of being a productive member of our community is to volunteer.”

(a few sentences)

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?

Favours continued City support for outdoor festivals, especially downtown ones that help make downtown welcoming.

  • Asked which cultural infrastructure should be prioritised, Wright said he supports continued City backing for outdoor festivals, especially those held downtown, alongside efforts to make downtown a welcoming space.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Continued support for outdoors festivals especially those held downtown in conjunction with our efforts to make downtown a welcoming space.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Bob Wright, Councilor Ward 4)

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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