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Councillor Ward 6 · London

4 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.

Bio

Naomi Nadea

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Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Leishman: office-to-residential conversion is key; the $35,000/unit loan isn't enough — needs stronger incentives, fewer barriers.

  • Current $35,000-per-unit forgivable loan 'is not enough'
  • Needs stronger incentives, streamlined approvals, fewer barriers
  • More conversions viable with the right incentives
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Office-to-residential conversion is key. The City currently offers eligible projects up to $35,000 per residential unit as a forgivable loan, but that's not enough. We need stronger incentives, streamlined approvals and fewer barriers to make more conversions viable.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Ian Sterling Leishman, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Backs higher-density infill near transit and jobs, more deeply affordable housing, public-land use and affordable-unit protection.

  • Asked what changes she would support to increase housing supply, Nadea said the City should encourage higher-density development, infill and mixed-use communities near transit, employment, schools and amenities.
  • Also supports more affordable and deeply affordable housing, protecting existing affordable rentals, using public lands, incentives and expedited approvals, and accessible options for seniors and people with disabilities.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I also support increasing the supply of affordable and deeply affordable housing, protecting existing affordable rental units, and using public lands where appropriate for housing development.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Trosow: city can't afford what adequate affordable housing and mental-health/addiction services need under the property-tax system.

  • City lacks the financial ability to properly fund adequate affordable housing
  • And the necessary services to address mental health and addiction issues
  • Blames the very restrictive and regressive property tax system
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Yet the city lacks the financial ability to properly fund the need for adequate affordable housing and necessary services to address mental health and addiction issues. We simply cannot afford to do what needs to be done given our very restrictive and regressive property tax system.”

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Sam Trosow, Ward 6) · September 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Marentette would support providers like Indwell and House of Hope and pair special constables with social workers to reach housing.

  • Encourage support for supportive housing providers such as Indwell and House of Hope
  • Special constables pilot to utilize teams of social workers and RPNs
  • Help people experiencing homelessness due to mental illness/drug addiction enter stable, supportive housing
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I would encourage support for supportive housing providers such as Indwell and House of Hope as well as propose that the special constables pilot program utilize teams of social workers and RPNs to assist those experiencing homelessness due to mental illness and/or drug addiction and help them to enter stable, supportive housing.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Stephanie Marentette, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Leishman: a 26.9% tax increase over four years hurts affordability — keep increases near inflation with disciplined spending.

  • A 26.9% tax increase over four years makes affordability harder
  • Tax increases should generally stay near inflation
  • Achieved through careful budgeting and disciplined spending
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I also want them to see responsible financial management. A 26.9% tax increase over four years makes affordability harder. While costs rise, I believe tax increases should generally stay near inflation through careful budgeting and disciplined spending.”

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Ian Leishman, Ward 6) · September 10, 2026

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Says competitive property taxes require discipline: prioritizing essentials, cutting unnecessary spending and seeking efficiencies.

  • Asked about infrastructure, growth and taxes, Nadea said maintaining competitive property taxes requires discipline: prioritize essential services, eliminate unnecessary spending, seek efficiencies, and invest where the long-term benefit justifies the cost.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Maintaining competitive property taxes requires discipline: prioritize essential services, eliminate unnecessary spending, seek efficiencies, and invest where the long-term benefit justifies the cost.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

Ian Sterling Leishman

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Naomi Nadea

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Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Slams BRT cost growth ($281M to $454M for half the project), demands reliable transit and backs rail and airport expansion.

  • Asked how he would improve transit, Leishman said the BRT project grew from about $281 million to $454 million while delivering only half the original project, which he calls serious mismanagement.
  • Says the London Transit Commission's 90% on-time target should be a minimum standard, and backs high-speed rail to Windsor, Toronto and Quebec and more flights out of London's airport.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“The BRT project has grown from about $281 million to $454 million while delivering only about half of the original project, which points to serious mismanagement.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Ian Sterling Leishman, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Wants London Transit frequency, reliability and shift-worker service improved, with better regional and intercity connections.

  • Asked how she would improve transit, Nadea said she supports improving London Transit frequency, reliability, accessibility and connections to major employment areas, with attention to shift workers.
  • Also supports stronger intercity bus, airport and passenger-rail connections, real-time information and better coordination between services.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I support improving London Transit frequency, reliability, accessibility, and connections to major employment areas, with particular attention to shift workers who may start or finish work outside conventional hours.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Wants frequent, accessible, reliable and affordable transit, with western and northern rapid-transit prongs planned and funded.

  • Asked how he would improve transit, Trosow said London must build out public transit to serve the airport, VIA station, employment areas, newer subdivisions and intercity connections.
  • Says the remaining western and northern prongs of higher-order transit must be planned and funded to complete the network, and the Mobility Master Plan carefully implemented.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We need transit that is frequent, accessible, comprehensive, reliable, and affordable.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Samuel Trosow, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

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

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

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

Leishman: multi-year stability for partnerships, with provincial and federal governments involved.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Absolutely. This could provide some much needed stability for very important partnerships. The provincial and federal governments should be involved whenever possible to provide further strength to the support, maximizing the investment.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Leishman: nonprofits and the broader community should have much more input on the city's direction.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I strongly believe that all nonprofits, along with the broader London community should have much more input on the direction the city going.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Leishman demands accountability: measurable targets and adjusting course when data shows something isn't working.

  • Set measurable targets, track residential and business growth, occupancy, pedestrian activity
  • Adjust approach when data tells us something isn't working
  • Treat the BIA as a genuine city-building partner with early consultation
“We also need accountability, setting measurable targets, tracking residential and business growth, occupancy and pedestrian activity, and adjusting our approach when the data tells us something isn't working.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Ian Sterling Leishman, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

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

Nadea: a formal standing advisory table so nonprofits shape priorities, not just react to decisions.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I would ensure nonprofits are engaged as genuine partners in shaping City priorities, not simply consulted after decisions have already been made. First, I would support a formal and ongoing mechanism for nonprofit participation in municipal planning, such as a standing advisory table with representatives from a diverse range of community organizations.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Nadea: multi-year funding with clear expectations, measurable outcomes and oversight — not a lack of oversight.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Yes. I support multi-year funding and longer-term partnerships with community organizations.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Nadea: make London demonstrably safer by 2030 — cleaner public spaces, safer transit and parks, emergency preparedness, city that responds.

  • Demonstrably safer London by 2030: cleaner, better-maintained public spaces
  • Stronger neighbourhood engagement, improved emergency preparedness
  • Safer transit and public areas; a City that responds to concerns instead of simply documenting them
“I want London to be demonstrably safer. By 2030, residents should be able to see cleaner, better-maintained public spaces, stronger neighbourhood engagement, improved emergency preparedness, safer transit and public areas, and a City that responds to concerns instead of simply documenting them.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Naomi Nadea, Ward 6) · September 3, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Sam Trosow 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.

Trosow: longer-term funding through the multi-year budget process avoids last-minute crises.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — A longer-term funding commitment is necessary to avoid last-minute crises which need to be addressed adhoc. We could accomplish this through a better use of the multi-year budget process.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Trosow: better nonprofit recognition on advisory committees and special groups.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“The nonprofit sector needs to be better recognized when filling positions on advisory committees, tables and other special groups. The city needs to do a better job reaching out, but this is not just limited to the non-profit sector.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Trosow raised concerns all term about how the city's compliance division responds to property-standards and noise complaints.

  • Concerns about how the municipal compliance division responds to code-enforcement complaints
  • Focus on property standards and noise complaints
  • Worked behind the scenes with staff on how complaints are responded to and how noise complaints are handled
“Over the course of the council term I have raised a number of concerns and criticisms about how the municipal compliance division responds to code-enforcement complaints. This is especially so regarding prooerty standards and noise complaints.”

(a few sentences)

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Sam Trosow, Ward 6) · September 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

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

Marentette: prefers a liaison role or advisory committee over a standing committee.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q7: Support a formal, ongoing dialogue mechanism with the sector (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — I would not support a standing committee, but I would be open to exploring a liaison role or advisory committee.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Marentette: partner with community organizations on homelessness and climate change.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — That would depend on the organization, but there are definitely opportunities for the city to partner with community organizations to tackle complex issues such as homelessness and climate change.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Marentette: consult sector-specific organizations issue-by-issue, e.g. Indwell on supportive housing.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I think this would need to be approached on a per issue basis. For example, community partners such as Indwell and House of Hope have an important role to play in addressing homelessness, particularly with respect to those who require supportive housing. I believe the best approach is to consult with sector-specific community organizations on an issue-by-issue basis to ensure a broad range of perspectives are heard and that as many stakeholders as possible are looped into discussions.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Warns against overbuilding, saying London should build for what it has and prioritize safety and essential repairs.

  • Asked how London should determine which infrastructure investments proceed first, Leishman said: 'Don't build a superhighway for a dirt road problem' — build for what exists while preparing responsibly for expected growth.
  • Wants public safety and essential infrastructure first, citing the $250,000 BRT bus shelters as wasteful, and aggressive pursuit of provincial and federal infrastructure funding.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
““Don’t build a superhighway for a dirt road problem.” Essentially, build for what you have while preparing responsibly for what you can reasonably expect.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Ian Sterling Leishman, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Says growth should pay its fair share via development charges so existing taxpayers are not burdened, without excessive fees.

  • Asked how London should pay for growth while keeping taxes competitive, Nadea said growth should pay its fair share, supporting development charges and other growth tools so existing taxpayers are not burdened.
  • Cautions against excessive fees that discourage housing, business investment or entrepreneurship; also wants preventative maintenance and pursuing provincial and federal funding.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Growth should pay its fair share. I support using appropriate development charges and other growth-related tools so that existing taxpayers are not unnecessarily burdened with the costs of infrastructure required primarily to support new development.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Says growth must pay for growth and the general taxpayer must not subsidize new developments.

  • Asked how London should pay for growth, Trosow said he finds pressures to depart from the principle that growth must pay for growth disturbing.
  • Says the general taxpayer cannot be called on to subsidize new developments; infrastructure decisions should be professionally determined, not politicized.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I find the increased pressures to depart from the longstanding principle that growth must pay for growth to be disturbing. The general taxpayer cannot be called on to subsidize new developments.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Samuel Trosow, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Marentette supports the 2-hour free parking initiative and cutting parking-lot fees, calling high parking costs a barrier to downtown.

  • Support the 2 hour free parking initiative
  • Support programs to reduce fees charged in parking lots
  • Exorbitant parking expenses are a huge barrier to Londoners enjoying downtown amenities
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Absolutely. I support the 2 hour free parking initiative and would support programs to reduce fees charged in parking lots. London's downtown has wonderful restaurants and shopping as well as great festivals and events - exorbitant parking expenses are a huge barrier to Londoners enjoying these amenities, especially in the current economic climate.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Stephanie Marentette, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Leishman would work with LEDC to leverage London's workforce in healthcare, education, manufacturing and tech to attract employers.

  • Leverage skilled workforce and strengths in healthcare, education, manufacturing, digital tech
  • Entice Western and Fanshawe graduates to stay
  • Accountability: measurable targets on residential and business growth, occupancy, pedestrian activity
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Working with LEDC, we can leverage our skilled workforce and strengths in healthcare, education, manufacturing and growing digital technology sector to attract new employers and investment.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Ian Sterling Leishman, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Pushes skills-based hiring, more apprenticeships and paid training, and fewer barriers for small businesses.

  • Asked what Council should do to support business growth and talent attraction, Nadea said qualified, hardworking people get overlooked without formal diplomas, and employers should embrace skills-based hiring.
  • Wants the City to work with employers, Western, Fanshawe and workforce groups to expand apprenticeships, paid training, mentorships and short-term certifications, and to reduce barriers for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I would like to see more employers embrace skills-based hiring, recognizing demonstrated ability, work ethic, and experience alongside formal credentials.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Trosow: wants to be known for better support of music, arts and culture — the creative sector is underfunded but essential to the economy.

  • Better support for the music, arts, and cultural sector as his signature issue
  • Creative sector is underfunded but essential to economic development and well-being
  • Opposes the 'back-to-basics' view that the arts are nice-to-have and not worthy of public funding
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“While I work together with several council colleagues on issues like transit, housing and the environment; the issue I most want to be known for is better support for the music, arts, and cultural sector. I believe the creative sector is underfunded. But it is essential to our economic development and to our personal well-being.”

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Sam Trosow, Ward 6) · September 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Wants the largest measurable emission cuts first, with the City leading by example on its own buildings and operations.

  • Asked about the Climate Emergency Action Plan, Leishman said the City should focus on actions delivering the largest measurable emission reductions while keeping them affordable.
  • Says the City should look at its own operations first and lead by example, asking staff to find the most cost-effective ways to cut energy use and emissions in City buildings with clear reporting.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We need to focus first on the actions that will deliver the largest, measurable reductions in emissions, while ensuring they remain affordable for Londoners.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Ian Sterling Leishman, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Backs the climate plan's goals with solar rebates, renewables and efficiency, keeping programs affordable for low-income households.

  • Asked which climate-plan elements she would prioritise, Nadea said she supports the Climate Emergency Action Plan's goals and wants to move to measurable, accelerated action.
  • Prioritizes renewables, efficiency, low-carbon transport, retrofits and solar — especially solar rebates for homes, businesses and community facilities — and says programs must stay affordable for lower-income households.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I support the goals of London's Climate Emergency Action Plan and believe the City must move from commitments to measurable, accelerated action.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Says cutting emissions is the key climate priority, via better transit, active transport, waste reduction and tree protection.

  • Asked about the Climate Emergency Action Plan, Trosow called the audit showing missed climate targets very troubling and said councillors need to be better integrated into the process.
  • Says reducing emissions is the key priority, requiring better public transit and active transportation, plus waste reduction and protection of tree cover, farmland and watersheds.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Reducing emissions is the key priority, and this requires improving public transit and active transportation opportunities. Reducing waste, and better protecting tree-cover, farmland and watersheds are also crucial priorities.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Samuel Trosow, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

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

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stephanie Marentette

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?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

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

Leishman says homelessness, addiction and mental-health challenges are at a crisis point; London should declare a state of emergency.

  • Believes London should declare a state of emergency for coordinated response
  • Municipalities cannot solve a healthcare crisis alone; Province must lead with federal support
  • Compassion must come with accountability: open drug use and repeat offending cannot be normalized
“Homelessness, addiction and mental-health challenges have reached a crisis point, and I believe London should declare a state of emergency to bring governments and community partners together for an urgent, coordinated response.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Ian Sterling Leishman, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Leishman: stable funding plus volunteer burnout are the top challenges.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“What I hear from Not For Profits, both the organizations I work with and from conversations with others, is stable funding to be able to execute the organizations objectives and burn out from volunteers. The economy has been a real challenge.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

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

Nadea: make underused municipal spaces available affordably; invest in homelessness, poverty, mental health.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“Nonprofits and charities are facing growing demand for services at the same time as funding is increasingly uncertain, operating costs are rising, and volunteer capacity is stretched. Many organizations are also struggling to find affordable space and to navigate complex funding and regulatory processes.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Nadea: people in homelessness, addiction or mental-health crisis deserve appropriate help, not to be treated as problems.

  • People experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental-health challenges deserve appropriate help
  • Not simply to be treated as problems
  • Position is enforcement and compassion, with accountability — illegal activity can't be ignored, but people in crisis shouldn't be abandoned
“I also believe that people experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental-health challenges or other crises deserve appropriate help rather than simply being treated as problems.”

(a few sentences)

Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Naomi Nadea, Ward 6) · September 3, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Sam Trosow 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.

Trosow: nonprofit spending is an investment with a 'positive multiplier effect,' not a sunk cost.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q12: Other priorities candidates wanted the sector to know.
“For me the key is providing adequate funding and support. We shouldn’t look at expenditures for nonprofits as sunk costs, money out the door; but rather as legitimate investments which will create value and positive benefits in the long run. Councillors (and staff) need to have a better appreciation of the positive multiplier effect of investing in the nonprofit sector.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Supports a 'housing first' approach, calling safe, secure housing a fundamental right for all persons.

  • Asked about London's homelessness and public-safety crisis, Trosow said homelessness is best solved with deeply affordable and supportive housing with wrap-around services.
  • Says he supports the 'housing first' approach because safe and secure housing is a fundamental right that should apply to all persons.
“I support the “housing first” approach as I believe safe and secure housing is a fundamental right that should be applied to all persons.”

(one sentence)

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Samuel Trosow, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Marentette: consumption sites must keep needles on-site and never be located near a school — 'would not be appropriate.'

  • Consumption sites must ensure contact with addictions professionals
  • Controls to ensure needles and paraphernalia do not leave the site
  • Sited to allow access 'without creating a health and safety risk to others'; near a school 'would not be appropriate'
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“In order for such a site to work, I believe that those accessing the service must have contact with addictions professionals when using the site, controls should be in place to ensure that needles and other paraphernalia are not leaving the site to ensure they are disposed of properly and that the sites must be located in a place that allows those in need to access them without creating a health and safety risk to others. For example, locating a safe consumption site near a school would not be appropriate.”

Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Stephanie Marentette, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Backs traffic safety and slowing vehicles to protect pedestrians and cyclists

  • Asked why his top three priorities are important; named 'safe streets and downtown,' including traffic safety and slowing vehicles to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We need meaningful consequences for repeat offenders, traffic safety & slowing for pedestrians & cyclists, safe parks & downtown for kids and families.”

Source: Council of Canadians (London Chapter) — 2026 candidate survey (Ian Sterling Leishman, Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stephanie Marentette

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Ian Sterling Leishman

No website or social media listed

Says $11M in urgent heating upgrades for City Hall, Centennial Hall, Museum London and the library must come first.

  • Asked which cultural infrastructure should be prioritised, Leishman said the downtown steam-heating phase-out means City Hall, Centennial Hall, Museum London and the Central Library need new heating systems, estimated at $11 million.
  • Says protecting and maintaining existing cultural spaces should be a priority, while continuing to invest in artists, programs and spaces that give those buildings life.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Protecting and maintaining the cultural spaces we already have should be a priority.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Ian Sterling Leishman, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Naomi Nadea

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Wants existing cultural facilities maintained and improved first, with transparent evidence-based investment criteria.

  • Asked which cultural infrastructure should be prioritised, Nadea said the next Council should prioritize maintaining and improving existing cultural infrastructure before letting important facilities deteriorate.
  • Says investment should focus on heavily used, accessible facilities serving diverse communities, decided through transparent, evidence-based criteria with public consultation.
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“I believe the next Council should prioritize maintaining and improving existing cultural infrastructure before allowing important facilities to deteriorate.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Naomi Nadea, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Rejects 'back-to-basics' cuts to arts funding and wants arts treated as a core budget priority, not a nice-to-have.

  • Asked what role arts and culture should play, Trosow said the arts, culture and creative sectors must be viewed as essential to London's future growth and development, not a 'nice-to-have' add-on.
  • Rejects the 'back-to-basics' argument marginalizing the creative sector and wants arts investment hard-wired into planning like roads and public safety.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“The arts, culture and creative sectors must be viewed as an essential component in London’s future growth and development.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Samuel Trosow, Councilor Ward 6)

Confidence:High

Stephanie Marentette

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Ian Sterling Leishman

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Naomi Nadea

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Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Stephanie Marentette

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Ian Sterling Leishman

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Naomi Nadea

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Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Stephanie Marentette

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Ian Sterling Leishman

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Naomi Nadea

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Sam Trosow Elected (official result)

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Stephanie Marentette

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