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Waseem Kazzah

Candidate for Councillor Ward 7

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?

Kazzah would accelerate affordable and missing-middle housing approvals, allow more homes near transit, and use surplus city land.

  • Accelerate approvals for affordable and missing-middle housing
  • Reduce unnecessary delays and fees
  • Allow more homes near transit and services; use surplus city land for affordable/supportive housing partnerships
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“Council should accelerate approvals for affordable and missing-middle housing, reduce unnecessary delays and fees, allow more homes near transit and services, and use surplus city land for affordable and supportive housing partnerships.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Kazzah, a CPA, would scrutinize spending and demand measurable value from every tax dollar while protecting essential services.

  • Scrutinize spending, reduce inefficiencies, demand measurable value from every tax dollar
  • Protect essential services
  • Prioritize public safety, road/infrastructure repairs, housing, core services when delaying costs more
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“As a CPA with municipal budgeting experience, I will scrutinize spending, reduce inefficiencies and demand measurable value from every tax dollar while protecting essential services.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

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 service hours and frequency on high-demand routes, employment-area connections and reliable transfers.

  • Asked about transit and connections, Kazzah said prioritise service hours and frequency on high-demand routes, employment-area connections, reliable transfers, real-time information and transit priority where it produces measurable benefits.
  • Wants public route-level performance data and a demand-based transit link to London International Airport plus a mobility hub with VIA and intercity buses.
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“For local transit, I would prioritize service hours and frequency on high demand routes, employment-area connections, reliable transfers, accurate real-time information and transit priority where it produces measurable benefits.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

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.

Kazzah: multi-year funding with clear expectations and regular reporting on community outcomes.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Multi-year funding can give organizations more stability and allow them to plan ahead, retain staff and focus more of their time on delivering services rather than constantly reapplying for funding. However, longer-term funding should come with clear expectations and regular reporting. If taxpayers are funding a program, we should be able to see what it is achieving and whether it continues to meet a real community need.”

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

Confidence:High

Would start Downtown Plan delivery with a funded, accountable governance model: named leads, milestones, costs, annual reporting.

  • Asked about Downtown Plan priorities, Kazzah said begin with the governance and accountability model, since the other 57 actions won't succeed without clear ownership: a funded schedule, a named lead per action, published milestones and costs, annual results.
  • First-term priorities: clean safe public realm, faster conversion of vacant buildings to housing and active commercial space, Thames River connections, regular programming.
“I support the Downtown Plan’s four Big Moves but I would begin with the governance and accountability model because the other 57 actions will not succeed without clear ownership. Council should approve a funded implementation schedule, identify a lead for each action, publish milestones and costs, and report results annually.”

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Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

Confidence:High

Kazzah: involve nonprofits earlier, including smaller and newer groups, not just the usual voices.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“Nonprofits often work directly with residents and have practical knowledge that can be missed when decisions are made only at City Hall. I would involve them earlier in discussions on issues where they have relevant experience, rather than consulting them after decisions are mostly made. At the same time, we need to hear from a broad range of organizations, including smaller and newer groups, so the same voices are not always the only ones at the table.”

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

Confidence:High

Kazzah: spend public money responsibly, focus on results, be a reliable and accountable partner.

  • Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q12: Other priorities candidates wanted the sector to know.
“spend public money responsibly, listen to the people doing the work on the ground, and focus on results. I want London to remain affordable while growing into a city where people and families can build their futures. Nonprofits have an important role in that, and I want City Hall to be a reliable partner while also being transparent and accountable with taxpayers’ money.”

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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?

Kazzah: as Ward 7 grows, roads, transit and infrastructure must keep pace — safer streets, less congestion, reliable connections.

  • Roads, transit and infrastructure must keep pace with Ward 7 growth
  • Residents need safer streets and less congestion
  • Reliable transportation options connecting them to work, school, essential services
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“As Ward 7 continues to grow, roads, transit and other infrastructure must keep pace. Residents need safer streets, less congestion and reliable transportation options that connect them to work, school and essential services.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Would implement London's 2026-2030 Economic Development Strategy with annual targets for retention, investment, jobs and permits.

  • Asked what the City should do to support business growth and jobs, Kazzah said implement London's 2026-2030 Economic Development Strategy with annual targets for business retention, investment, jobs and permit timelines.
  • Wants sector tables with employers and small businesses, one accountable point of contact, serviced employment lands, and work-integrated learning tied to local labour needs.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I would implement London’s 2026-2030 Economic Development Strategy with annual targets for business retention, investment, jobs and permit timelines.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Kazzah opposes an AI data centre: heavy water/electricity demands, limited long-term jobs, and pressure on infrastructure and utility rates.

  • Would not support an AI data center
  • Significant demands on water and electricity
  • Limited long-term employment benefits; potential pressure on infrastructure and utility rates
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“No. I would not support an AI data center because of its significant demands on water and electricity, limited long-term employment benefits, and potential pressure on municipal infrastructure and utility rates.”

Source: Council of Canadians London Chapter — 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

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?

Backs Housing Stability Action Plan and Hubs, requiring measurable outcomes like housing placements and returns to homelessness.

  • Asked about the homelessness and public-safety crises, Kazzah said support the Housing Stability Action Plan, effective Hubs and highly supportive housing, while requiring measures like housing placements, returns to homelessness and neighbourhood impacts.
  • Police should focus on violence, weapons, trafficking and repeat property crime — not serve as the default mental-health system — with the province funding health, supportive housing and income supports.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I would support the Housing Stability Action Plan, effective Hubs and highly supportive housing, while requiring measures such as housing placements, returns to homelessness, service connections and neighbourhood impacts.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

Confidence:High

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?

Calls arts and culture central to economic and community development, driving jobs, visitors, investment and downtown vitality.

  • Asked about the role of arts and culture, Kazzah said they should be central to London's economic and community development — creating jobs, attracting visitors and investment, and supporting downtown revitalisation.
  • Wants stable, transparent cultural funding, affordable performance/exhibition space and year-round programming across the city.
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“Arts, culture and the creative industries should be central to London’s economic and community development. They create jobs, attract visitors and investment, support downtown revitalization and make London a more vibrant place to live.”

Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Waseem Kazzah, Ward 7)

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?

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