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Councillor Ward 8 · London
3 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.
| Issue | Coralia Tudor No website or social media listed | Osam Ali No website or social media listed | Steve Lehman✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Tudor: housing is a right — a basic apartment affordable on minimum wage, ODSP or OW; convert shopping plazas to mixed-use housing.
“I would like to tackle Affordable Housing, and I would be willing to give up expanding roads, expanding public transit, and my popularity to get it. Housing is not a privilege, but a right. I am not suggesting that it needs to be luxury, but a basic apartment that can be paid for by a single person working minimum wage, on disability (ODSP) or welfare (OW).” (several paragraphs) Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) · September 13, 2026 Confidence:High Tudor would work with developers to convert empty properties into housing — or get them rented as offices — using grants and tools.
“To address empty properties, I will work with developers to either convert their properties into housing, or to offices that they are renting.” (a few sentences) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Ali: faster approvals, more diverse housing options, stronger incentives for affordable housing — growth near jobs, transit, schools.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I would support faster approvals, more diverse housing options, and stronger incentives for affordable housing. New growth should be focused near jobs, transit, schools and services so London builds complete, connected neighbourhoods where people can afford to live.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Lehman: first addition to Middlesex London Housing in 50 years — keep growing rent-geared-to-income stock; tiny homes showing good results.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“For the first time in 50 years London has added to Middlesex London Housing providing more rent geared to income. We need to continue to look at ways this stock can increase. Our partnership with such non profits as Indwell providing supportive care must also continue. Our new initiative of tiny homes in the south end is showing good results and could provide a blue print for further such developments.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | Opposes charging growth costs to existing taxpayers; new developments self-fund, with fee relief only for homes under $357K.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I don’t believe that the cost of growth should fall onto existing tax payers. New developments should fund themselves and only affordable homes (under 357K) should receive any form of development or land fee relief.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Ali: growth should help pay for growth — aggressively pursue provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I would prioritize infrastructure that protects core services, supports housing and job growth, and delivers the greatest long-term value. Growth should help pay for growth, while the City aggressively pursues provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Tudor wants better bus routes and dedicated special buses to community 'park and ride' locations to increase downtown accessibility.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Additionally , we need better bus routes and dedicated special buses to community located 'park and ride' locations to increase accessibility to downtown for both those who work, or are coming to enjoy concerts and events.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Ali: more frequent transit to major employment areas, better service for shift workers, stronger intercity bus, rail and air links.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I would support more frequent transit to major employment areas, better service for shift workers, stronger intercity bus and passenger rail connections, and improved air access.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Lehman: number one — a higher-speed, more frequent Via rail link to Toronto; improve transit to industrial areas.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Number one is to get a higher speed, more frequent Via rail link to Toronto. Transit to industrial areas must be improved.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| GovernmentWill 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. Would heavily scrutinize strong-mayor decisions, challenging any that don't put the public interest first.
“I believe that as council we should heavily scrutinize what the mayor does when he uses his/her mayoral powers to see why they did so and whose interest is being served.” (one sentence) Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High Tudor: multi-year funding — 'social problems are not quick fixes.'
“Yes — Yes, I support multi-year funding. Social problems are not quick fixes and anyone who treats them that way doesn't have a good understanding of sociology, psychology and/or health care. When stability is offered and measurable outcome targets are set and achieved both parties can work toward the longterm societal fixes that are needed.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Tudor: create a subcommittee on goals and funding; let nonprofits register as lobbyist groups at no cost.
“Bringing nonprofits to the table is important. Like lobbyist groups, the information that is provided by these frontline organizations is crucial to making the right decisions for our community. I believe the best way to achieve this is by creating both a subcommittee where discussions about goals and funding can be discussed, and perhaps by having groups register as lobbyist groups at no cost. Both of these methods would help nonprofits and charities be heard.” (several paragraphs) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Ali: include nonprofits early via consultation, advisory tables and ongoing communication.
“I would ensure nonprofits are included early and meaningfully in City decision making through regular consultation, representation on relevant advisory tables, and ongoing communication with City staff and Council. Their frontline experience provides valuable insight into community wellbeing, economic development, housing, inclusion, and neighbourhood planning. By treating nonprofits as strategic partners, sharing information openly, and clearly reporting how their recommendations influence decisions, the City can develop more practical policies, reduce duplication, and achieve stronger outcomes for Londoners.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Would push tough scrutiny, transparency and responsible spending when strong-mayor powers are used.
“Strong-mayor powers make Council oversight even more important. As a councillor, I would ask tough questions, review decisions carefully and push for transparency, accountability and responsible use of public funds.” (a few sentences) Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High Ali: multiyear funding must stay transparent, responsible and tied to measurable outcomes.
“Yes — Yes, I support multiyear funding and longer term partnerships for community organizations. Stable and predictable funding allows nonprofits to plan responsibly, retain qualified staff, strengthen successful programs, and focus more of their time on serving residents instead of repeatedly applying for short term funding.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High | As Planning chair, cut bureaucracy to 90-day planning decisions and would extend that customer-service model to all departments.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“In my role as Chair of Planning I strove to make our Planning dept less bureaucratic and more customer service driven. We now see Planning applications being dealt with in 90 days vs months sometimes years.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Says build it once and right: no roads that can't handle expected capacity, then rebuild them a decade later.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I don’t believe in spending money more than once on the same thing, do it once and do it right! Do not make a road that can not handle the expected capacity, only to change it 10 years later.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would prioritize core services and housing/job growth infrastructure, with growth paying for growth and senior-government funding.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I would prioritize infrastructure that protects core services, supports housing and job growth, and delivers the greatest long-term value. Growth should help pay for growth, while the City aggressively pursues provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would keep prioritizing road, bridge and sewer investment, including continuing storm/wastewater separation.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“A well run city has proper investment in infrastructure – good roads, bridges, sewers etc. We must continue to separate our sewer system into Storm Water and Waste Water for reasons outlined in the next question.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Tudor wants to restore London's sector-leader role in insurance, banking, manufacturing — and now graphic design, gaming, tech, health care.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“My goal is to bring more business to London. Many years ago we were the sector leaders for insurance, banking, oil and gas, manufacturing, and intermediaries. It's time we reprise that role of being sector leaders, whether that is in graphic design and game development, technology, health care, or environmental technologies.” Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Ali: grow on London's strengths in education, health care, manufacturing and tech — obstacles are costs, labour shortages, slow approvals.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“London has a real opportunity to grow by building on our strengths in education, health care, manufacturing and technology. The biggest obstacles are rising costs, labour shortages, housing affordability and slow approval processes.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Lehman: keep commercial and industrial property tax competitive; tall downtown towers show London is serious about attracting talent.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Nothing like a 50 storey tower to show London is serious about attracting talent especially tech workers and business. I believe London strength is its diversity with our medical industry, Western & Fanshawe, agra business, tech business, defense and auto etc.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | Would convert shopping plazas to high-density mixed-use with housing above retail, underground parking and green space.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“The largest one is rethinking development. We need to think about minimizing urban sprawl responsibly, not by changing existing neighborhoods, but by changing commercial shopping plazas into high density developments where housing is on top, with businesses and commercial stores occupying the lower levels, parking is underground and park/green space is in between.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would prioritize practical climate actions that lower costs: efficient buildings, reliable transit and resilient infrastructure.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I would prioritize practical climate actions that also lower costs and strengthen London’s economy—energy-efficient buildings, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure and better waste reduction.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would direct resources to climate adaptation: extreme-weather preparedness and river/sewer flood mitigation projects.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“As a city we must allocate resources to the impact of Climate Change. Primarily being prepared for the increasing occurrences of extreme weather events.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Tudor is opposed to safe supply sites: they 'do not help, but rather promote the continued use of illegal substances.'
“I am opposed to safe supply sites and feel that they do not help, but rather promote the continued use of illegal substances.” (several paragraphs) Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High Tudor: partner with nonprofits on the unhoused, youth opportunities, mental health and food security.
“I think the nonprofit sector is perhaps one of our best partners to address a number of the social issues that need to be addressed in the city. It is my goal to work with organizations to create long-term solutions to important matters like the unhoused, opportunities for youth, address mental health, food security, and other social needs.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Tudor: push the province for a mental-health and addictions rehab centre, staffed in partnership with Western and Fanshawe medical programs.
“We can build a mental health and addictions rehabilitation center and partner with Western University and Fanshawe's medical and nursing programs to staff it.” (a few sentences) Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) · September 13, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Ali: grassroots and ethnocultural nonprofits face extra barriers to grants and decision-makers.
“As a leader of an ethnocultural nonprofit organization for many years, I have seen firsthand that the biggest challenges facing nonprofits and charities in London are growing demand, limited and unpredictable funding, staff and volunteer burnout, and a shortage of affordable community spaces. Grassroots, ethnocultural, and nonprofit organizations often face additional barriers, including complicated grant applications, limited administrative resources, and difficulty accessing municipal support and decision-makers.” (a few sentences) Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers) Confidence:High Prioritizes downtown safety and cleaner public spaces, with office-to-residential conversions and measurable progress.
“My priorities would be safety, cleaner public spaces, stronger support for downtown businesses, and more housing through redevelopment and office conversions.” (one sentence) Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Lehman: property tax was never intended for health care — province must bring back proper mental-health and rehab facilities.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Property tax was never intended for health care. Mental health and addiction are at the root of this uptick in what we are seeing downtown. The province must bring back proper mental health care faculties and rehab centres.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | Would lean into UNESCO City of Music identity, investing in theatres and venues to attract artists, studios and labels.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“As UNESCO city of Music, Music and art are a large part of our identity and we should lean into that more. By investing in our theaters, and venues, we will bring more artists to our city, drawing investment by bringing recording studios, and music labels to London.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would prioritize well-used cultural assets — Centennial Hall, Museum London, libraries — for repairs and accessibility.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I would prioritize well-used cultural infrastructure such as Centennial Hall, Museum London, London Public Library branches, community arts spaces, festivals and key downtown public spaces.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8) Confidence:High | Would ease the way for creative groups with cautious investment and partnerships that make economic sense.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“City Hall must look at making it as easy as possible for groups to bring their creativity to the public with cautious investment and partnerships that make economic sense.” Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8) Confidence:High |
| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
Coralia Tudor
No bio on record. Know something?
Osam Ali
No bio on record. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Tudor: housing is a right — a basic apartment affordable on minimum wage, ODSP or OW; convert shopping plazas to mixed-use housing.
- Housing is not a privilege, but a right
- A basic apartment payable by a single person on minimum wage, ODSP or OW
- Work with builders to convert shopping plazas into mixed-use buildings with retailers and housing
“I would like to tackle Affordable Housing, and I would be willing to give up expanding roads, expanding public transit, and my popularity to get it. Housing is not a privilege, but a right. I am not suggesting that it needs to be luxury, but a basic apartment that can be paid for by a single person working minimum wage, on disability (ODSP) or welfare (OW).”
(several paragraphs)
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) · September 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Tudor would work with developers to convert empty properties into housing — or get them rented as offices — using grants and tools.
- Work with developers to convert empty properties into housing or rented offices
- Use grants and tools beyond them: city as investor, asbestos abatement team, zoning evaluation
- Vacancy tax as a possible punitive measure
“To address empty properties, I will work with developers to either convert their properties into housing, or to offices that they are renting.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Ali: faster approvals, more diverse housing options, stronger incentives for affordable housing — growth near jobs, transit, schools.
- Faster approvals and more diverse housing options
- Stronger incentives for affordable housing
- New growth focused near jobs, transit, schools and services — complete, connected, affordable neighbourhoods
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I would support faster approvals, more diverse housing options, and stronger incentives for affordable housing. New growth should be focused near jobs, transit, schools and services so London builds complete, connected neighbourhoods where people can afford to live.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Lehman: first addition to Middlesex London Housing in 50 years — keep growing rent-geared-to-income stock; tiny homes showing good results.
- First addition to Middlesex London Housing in 50 years, providing more rent geared to income
- Continue to look at ways this stock can increase
- Partnerships with non-profits like Indwell; tiny homes in the south end showing good results
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“For the first time in 50 years London has added to Middlesex London Housing providing more rent geared to income. We need to continue to look at ways this stock can increase. Our partnership with such non profits as Indwell providing supportive care must also continue. Our new initiative of tiny homes in the south end is showing good results and could provide a blue print for further such developments.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Opposes charging growth costs to existing taxpayers; new developments self-fund, with fee relief only for homes under $357K.
- Asked how to pay for growth fairly, Tudor said the cost of growth should not fall on existing taxpayers: new developments should fund themselves, with development/land-fee relief only for affordable homes (under $357K).
- Also opposes punitive vacancy measures in favour of incentives, such as free rent for a year for new downtown businesses.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I don’t believe that the cost of growth should fall onto existing tax payers. New developments should fund themselves and only affordable homes (under 357K) should receive any form of development or land fee relief.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Ali: growth should help pay for growth — aggressively pursue provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.
- Growth should help pay for growth
- Aggressively pursue provincial and federal funding
- Reduce pressure on property taxpayers; clear project timelines and public cost reporting
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I would prioritize infrastructure that protects core services, supports housing and job growth, and delivers the greatest long-term value. Growth should help pay for growth, while the City aggressively pursues provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Tudor wants better bus routes and dedicated special buses to community 'park and ride' locations to increase downtown accessibility.
- Better bus routes and dedicated special buses to 'park and ride' locations
- Increase accessibility for workers and people coming to concerts and events
- More parking downtown at low cost
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Additionally , we need better bus routes and dedicated special buses to community located 'park and ride' locations to increase accessibility to downtown for both those who work, or are coming to enjoy concerts and events.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Ali: more frequent transit to major employment areas, better service for shift workers, stronger intercity bus, rail and air links.
- More frequent transit to major employment areas
- Better service for shift workers
- Stronger intercity bus and passenger rail connections, improved air access
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I would support more frequent transit to major employment areas, better service for shift workers, stronger intercity bus and passenger rail connections, and improved air access.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Lehman: number one — a higher-speed, more frequent Via rail link to Toronto; improve transit to industrial areas.
- Higher speed, more frequent Via rail link to Toronto is number one
- Transit to industrial areas must be improved
- Explore the airport taking on a bigger national presence
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Number one is to get a higher speed, more frequent Via rail link to Toronto. Transit to industrial areas must be improved.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Would heavily scrutinize strong-mayor decisions, challenging any that don't put the public interest first.
- Asked how Council should respond to strong-mayor powers, Tudor said council should heavily scrutinise the mayor's use of the powers — why they were used and whose interest is served — and challenge decisions not in the public interest.
- Would push to rescind such decisions and have council decide collectively.
“I believe that as council we should heavily scrutinize what the mayor does when he uses his/her mayoral powers to see why they did so and whose interest is being served.”
(one sentence)
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Tudor: multi-year funding — 'social problems are not quick fixes.'
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Yes, I support multi-year funding. Social problems are not quick fixes and anyone who treats them that way doesn't have a good understanding of sociology, psychology and/or health care. When stability is offered and measurable outcome targets are set and achieved both parties can work toward the longterm societal fixes that are needed.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Tudor: create a subcommittee on goals and funding; let nonprofits register as lobbyist groups at no cost.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“Bringing nonprofits to the table is important. Like lobbyist groups, the information that is provided by these frontline organizations is crucial to making the right decisions for our community. I believe the best way to achieve this is by creating both a subcommittee where discussions about goals and funding can be discussed, and perhaps by having groups register as lobbyist groups at no cost. Both of these methods would help nonprofits and charities be heard.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Ali: include nonprofits early via consultation, advisory tables and ongoing communication.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q9: Ensuring nonprofits are included in decision-making.
“I would ensure nonprofits are included early and meaningfully in City decision making through regular consultation, representation on relevant advisory tables, and ongoing communication with City staff and Council. Their frontline experience provides valuable insight into community wellbeing, economic development, housing, inclusion, and neighbourhood planning. By treating nonprofits as strategic partners, sharing information openly, and clearly reporting how their recommendations influence decisions, the City can develop more practical policies, reduce duplication, and achieve stronger outcomes for Londoners.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Would push tough scrutiny, transparency and responsible spending when strong-mayor powers are used.
- Asked how Council should respond to strong-mayor powers, Ali said Council oversight matters even more now; he would ask tough questions, review decisions carefully and push for transparency, accountability and responsible use of public funds.
“Strong-mayor powers make Council oversight even more important. As a councillor, I would ask tough questions, review decisions carefully and push for transparency, accountability and responsible use of public funds.”
(a few sentences)
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Ali: multiyear funding must stay transparent, responsible and tied to measurable outcomes.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q8: Support multi-year funding & longer-term partnerships (Yes/No + why).
“Yes — Yes, I support multiyear funding and longer term partnerships for community organizations. Stable and predictable funding allows nonprofits to plan responsibly, retain qualified staff, strengthen successful programs, and focus more of their time on serving residents instead of repeatedly applying for short term funding.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
As Planning chair, cut bureaucracy to 90-day planning decisions and would extend that customer-service model to all departments.
- Asked about municipal approvals, regulation, procurement and customer service, Lehman said as Planning chair he made the department less bureaucratic and more customer-service driven, with planning applications now dealt with in 90 days instead of months or years.
- Wants that customer-service approach — look for ways to say yes rather than the easy answer of no — extended to all city departments.
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“In my role as Chair of Planning I strove to make our Planning dept less bureaucratic and more customer service driven. We now see Planning applications being dealt with in 90 days vs months sometimes years.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Says build it once and right: no roads that can't handle expected capacity, then rebuild them a decade later.
- Asked how to prioritise infrastructure, Tudor said 'do it once and do it right' — don't build a road that can't handle expected capacity only to change it 10 years later.
- Calls sewer and wastewater treatment critical spending-priority infrastructure, rejecting partially processed sewage dumped into waterways.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I don’t believe in spending money more than once on the same thing, do it once and do it right! Do not make a road that can not handle the expected capacity, only to change it 10 years later.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Would prioritize core services and housing/job growth infrastructure, with growth paying for growth and senior-government funding.
- Asked how to prioritise infrastructure and pay for growth, Ali said prioritise what protects core services, supports housing and job growth and delivers the greatest long-term value, with growth helping pay for growth.
- Wants aggressive pursuit of provincial and federal funding, clear timelines, public cost reporting and stronger oversight of major capital projects.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I would prioritize infrastructure that protects core services, supports housing and job growth, and delivers the greatest long-term value. Growth should help pay for growth, while the City aggressively pursues provincial and federal funding to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Would keep prioritizing road, bridge and sewer investment, including continuing storm/wastewater separation.
- Asked how to prioritise infrastructure, Lehman said a well-run city invests properly in roads, bridges and sewers, and must continue separating storm water and waste water systems.
- Says public safety is the cornerstone: police, fire and EMS must be well equipped, trained and staffed to best-in-the-country service levels.
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“A well run city has proper investment in infrastructure – good roads, bridges, sewers etc. We must continue to separate our sewer system into Storm Water and Waste Water for reasons outlined in the next question.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Tudor wants to restore London's sector-leader role in insurance, banking, manufacturing — and now graphic design, gaming, tech, health care.
- 'My goal is to bring more business to London'
- Reprise the sector-leader role: graphic design and game development, technology, health care, environmental technologies
- Work with landlords to support new businesses and end downtown vacancies
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“My goal is to bring more business to London. Many years ago we were the sector leaders for insurance, banking, oil and gas, manufacturing, and intermediaries. It's time we reprise that role of being sector leaders, whether that is in graphic design and game development, technology, health care, or environmental technologies.”
Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Ali: grow on London's strengths in education, health care, manufacturing and tech — obstacles are costs, labour shortages, slow approvals.
- Build on strengths in education, health care, manufacturing and technology
- Biggest obstacles: rising costs, labour shortages, housing affordability, slow approvals
- Make it easier to do business: cut red tape, speed approvals, invest in infrastructure
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“London has a real opportunity to grow by building on our strengths in education, health care, manufacturing and technology. The biggest obstacles are rising costs, labour shortages, housing affordability and slow approval processes.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Lehman: keep commercial and industrial property tax competitive; tall downtown towers show London is serious about attracting talent.
- Commercial and industrial property tax must remain competitive
- Encouraged by tall, high-density downtown towers — a 50-storey tower shows London is serious about attracting talent
- Leverage diversity: medical, Western & Fanshawe, agri-business, tech, defence, auto
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“Nothing like a 50 storey tower to show London is serious about attracting talent especially tech workers and business. I believe London strength is its diversity with our medical industry, Western & Fanshawe, agra business, tech business, defense and auto etc.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Would convert shopping plazas to high-density mixed-use with housing above retail, underground parking and green space.
- Asked about the climate plan, Tudor said the largest achievable item is rethinking development: minimise sprawl by converting commercial shopping plazas into high-density mixed-use with housing above, parking underground and green space between buildings.
- Also favours smart routes and frequency, free or subsidised fares, and green-building measures like smart roofs.
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“The largest one is rethinking development. We need to think about minimizing urban sprawl responsibly, not by changing existing neighborhoods, but by changing commercial shopping plazas into high density developments where housing is on top, with businesses and commercial stores occupying the lower levels, parking is underground and park/green space is in between.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Would prioritize practical climate actions that lower costs: efficient buildings, reliable transit and resilient infrastructure.
- Asked about the Climate Emergency Action Plan, Ali said prioritise practical climate actions that also lower costs and strengthen the economy: energy-efficient buildings, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure and better waste reduction.
- Notes London is 22% below 2005 emissions against a 55%-by-2030 target, so progress must be measured closely.
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“I would prioritize practical climate actions that also lower costs and strengthen London’s economy—energy-efficient buildings, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure and better waste reduction.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Would direct resources to climate adaptation: extreme-weather preparedness and river/sewer flood mitigation projects.
- Asked about the climate plan, Lehman said the city must allocate resources to the impact of climate change, primarily preparing for more frequent extreme weather events.
- Names flood-mitigation capital priorities: intensifying river walls at the Forks of the Thames, the Mud Creek project and continued storm/wastewater sewer separation.
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“As a city we must allocate resources to the impact of Climate Change. Primarily being prepared for the increasing occurrences of extreme weather events.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
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?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
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Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Tudor is opposed to safe supply sites: they 'do not help, but rather promote the continued use of illegal substances.'
- Opposed to safe supply sites
- Wants re-evaluation of current social services to find gaps and inefficiencies
- Proposes emergency response centre, long-term housing with dignity, and rehabilitation-style shelters with job and life skills
“I am opposed to safe supply sites and feel that they do not help, but rather promote the continued use of illegal substances.”
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Source: Downtown London BIA — 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Survey Responses (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Tudor: partner with nonprofits on the unhoused, youth opportunities, mental health and food security.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q10: The City's role in supporting nonprofit infrastructure.
“I think the nonprofit sector is perhaps one of our best partners to address a number of the social issues that need to be addressed in the city. It is my goal to work with organizations to create long-term solutions to important matters like the unhoused, opportunities for youth, address mental health, food security, and other social needs.”
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Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Tudor: push the province for a mental-health and addictions rehab centre, staffed in partnership with Western and Fanshawe medical programs.
- Mental health facility for the unhoused is the biggest out-of-jurisdiction ask
- Willing to push the province and work with council, landowners, developers
- Build a mental health and addictions rehabilitation center, partner with Western University and Fanshawe's medical and nursing programs
“We can build a mental health and addictions rehabilitation center and partner with Western University and Fanshawe's medical and nursing programs to staff it.”
(a few sentences)
Source: London Decides — 2026 Candidate Questionnaire (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8) · September 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Ali: grassroots and ethnocultural nonprofits face extra barriers to grants and decision-makers.
- Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 candidate survey — Q6: Biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector & actions candidates would support.
“As a leader of an ethnocultural nonprofit organization for many years, I have seen firsthand that the biggest challenges facing nonprofits and charities in London are growing demand, limited and unpredictable funding, staff and volunteer burnout, and a shortage of affordable community spaces. Grassroots, ethnocultural, and nonprofit organizations often face additional barriers, including complicated grant applications, limited administrative resources, and difficulty accessing municipal support and decision-makers.”
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Source: Pillar Nonprofit Network — London 2026 Candidate Survey (candidate's own Q&A answers)
Confidence:High
Prioritizes downtown safety and cleaner public spaces, with office-to-residential conversions and measurable progress.
- Asked about Downtown Plan priorities, Ali said prioritise safety and cleaner public spaces, with office-to-residential conversions and stronger support for downtown businesses.
- Expects visible results: fewer vacancies, safer streets, more downtown residents and visitors, and clear public reporting.
“My priorities would be safety, cleaner public spaces, stronger support for downtown businesses, and more housing through redevelopment and office conversions.”
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Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Lehman: property tax was never intended for health care — province must bring back proper mental-health and rehab facilities.
- Property tax was never intended for health care
- Mental health and addiction are at the root of the downtown uptick
- Province must bring back proper mental health care facilities and rehab centres
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“Property tax was never intended for health care. Mental health and addiction are at the root of this uptick in what we are seeing downtown. The province must bring back proper mental health care faculties and rehab centres.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 Candidate Survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Would lean into UNESCO City of Music identity, investing in theatres and venues to attract artists, studios and labels.
- Asked about the role of arts and culture, Tudor said as a UNESCO City of Music, music and art are a large part of London's identity; investing in theatres and venues will bring artists, recording studios and labels to London.
- Centennial Hall should be rebuilt as a large capital project within multi-storey affordable/subsidised residential towers; asks 'why not be the Nashville of Canada.'
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“As UNESCO city of Music, Music and art are a large part of our identity and we should lean into that more. By investing in our theaters, and venues, we will bring more artists to our city, drawing investment by bringing recording studios, and music labels to London.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Coralia Tudor, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Would prioritize well-used cultural assets — Centennial Hall, Museum London, libraries — for repairs and accessibility.
- Asked what cultural infrastructure to prioritise, Ali said focus on well-used assets — Centennial Hall, Museum London, library branches, community arts spaces, festivals and key downtown public spaces.
- City investment should target urgent repairs, accessibility, capacity and long-term value using clear criteria.
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“I would prioritize well-used cultural infrastructure such as Centennial Hall, Museum London, London Public Library branches, community arts spaces, festivals and key downtown public spaces.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Osam Ali, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Would ease the way for creative groups with cautious investment and partnerships that make economic sense.
- Asked about the role of arts and culture, Lehman said City Hall must make it as easy as possible for creative groups to bring their work to the public, with cautious investment and partnerships that make economic sense.
- Would require a business plan showing a return to the city before committing taxpayer dollars, citing Canada Life Place as a good example.
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“City Hall must look at making it as easy as possible for groups to bring their creativity to the public with cautious investment and partnerships that make economic sense.”
Source: London Chamber of Commerce — 2026 candidate survey (Steve Lehman, Ward 8)
Confidence:High
Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Coralia Tudor
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Osam Ali
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steve Lehman ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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