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Alan Ho
Candidate for Regional Councillor
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Favours multi-use community hubs over single-purpose buildings
- Community hubs combining recreation, seniors' programming, library
- Multi-use flexible facilities
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“Multi-use, flexible facilities over single-purpose buildings. I favour community hubs that combine recreational space, seniors' programing, a library branch under one roof.”
Source: Preserving Markham's Biodiversity Survey — Candidate Responses (Friends of Swan Lake Park) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Backs full implementation of Markham's Active Transportation Master Plan, with annual capital funding and progress reports to council.
- PRE-WINDOW verified miss: the Oct 23 PM scout verified these answers never extracted anywhere (baselines, all Oct 20-23 run JSONs, all import files); response links are JS-gated — recovered by the PM live-browser pass.
- 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.
“I will support full implementation of Markham's Active Transportation Master Plan, including its recommended cycling and active transportation projects, policies, and priorities.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Alan Ho (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 7, 2026
Confidence:High
Supports a Vision Zero action plan with clear targets, annual reporting and dedicated funding, targeting high-collision locations first.
- PRE-WINDOW verified miss: the Oct 23 PM scout verified these answers never extracted anywhere (baselines, all Oct 20-23 run JSONs, all import files); response links are JS-gated — recovered by the PM live-browser pass.
- 10-question safe-streets/active-transportation questionnaire; this row extracts one substantive answer.
“I will support a Vision Zero action plan with clear targets, annual reporting, and dedicated funding.”
(one sentence)
Source: Markham Cycles 2026 candidate questionnaire — Alan Ho (regional councillor candidate) [PRE-WINDOW; browser recovery] · October 7, 2026
Confidence:High
Wants more attention on safe pedestrian and cycling access
- Safe pedestrian/cycling access
- Shade trees, accessible play equipment, seating for older adults
“I'd like to see more attention paid to aspects like shade trees, accessible play equipment, seating for older adults, and safe pedestrian/cycling access”
(a few sentences)
Source: Preserving Markham's Biodiversity Survey — Candidate Responses (Friends of Swan Lake Park) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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