Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Jim Jones
Candidate for Regional Councillor
Elected (official result)
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?
Respect every taxpayer dollar; keep taxes affordable
- Respect Every Taxpayer Dollar platform plank
- Keep taxes affordable
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“1. Respect Every Taxpayer Dollar — Keep taxes affordable.”
Source: The Special Election Issue (Hello Markham newsletter) · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Safe and affordable communities; protect families
- Safe and Affordable Communities plank
- Protect our families
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“3. Safe and Affordable Communities — Protect our families.”
Source: The Special Election Issue (Hello Markham newsletter) · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Get Markham moving: cut congestion, improve transit
- Reduce traffic congestion
- Improve transit
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“2. Get Markham Moving — Reduce traffic congestion and improve transit”
Source: The Special Election Issue (Hello Markham newsletter) · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Ensure open green space in every development
- As Development Services Committee Chair, ensures green space
- Open green spaces in development
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“As Chair of the Development Services Committee, I always ensure there is open green spaces in the development.”
Source: Preserving Markham's Biodiversity Survey — Candidate Responses (Friends of Swan Lake Park) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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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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