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Ward 1 Councillor · Markham

2 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

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Taxes & spending

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

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Pledges low property taxes while investing in essential services

  • Keep property taxes low
  • Invest in essential services and infrastructure
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“Keeping property taxes low while investing in essential services and infrastructure.”

Source: Keith Irish 2026 campaign flyer · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Christina Cadorin

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Demands action on stop-sign runners near schools to protect kids and seniors

  • Personally witnessed cars running residential stop signs near schools
  • Calls for action to ensure safety of children and seniors
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“I have personally witnessed cars running through residential stop signs, which are not optional and are often near schools. This issue must be addressed to ensure the safety of our residents, especially our children and seniors.”

Source: Christina Cadorin campaign website

Confidence:High

Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Government

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

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Christina Cadorin

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

Running to fix significant snowplowing problems on Ward 1 streets

  • Significant snowplowing issues affecting Ward 1 streets
  • Timely and effective snow removal essential for resident safety
“One of my key motivations for running for Ward 1 Councillor is to address the significant snowplowing issues affecting our streets.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Christina Cadorin campaign website

Confidence:High

Pledges traffic studies and speed traps in Ward 1's worst-affected areas

  • Comprehensive traffic control studies and analyses
  • Reinforced police presence with speed traps in most affected areas
“I will fight for comprehensive traffic control studies and analyses, as well as a reinforced police presence with speed traps in the most affected areas.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Christina Cadorin campaign website

Confidence:High

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Cut John Street congestion with dedicated left-turn lanes at Steelcase

  • Dedicated left-turn lanes at Steelcase Road reduced John Street congestion
  • Persuaded Metrolinx to change YNSE tunnel alignment, halving affected homes from 40 to 20
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“Reduced congestion on John Street by securing dedicated left-turn lanes at Steelcase Road”

Source: Keith Irish 2026 campaign flyer · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Healthcare

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

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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

Helped secure City acquisition of Shouldice lands, blocking five-tower plan

  • City acquired 22.4-acre Shouldice Hospital property at 7750 Bayview Avenue
  • Blocked proposed five-tower, 1,287-unit redevelopment
“helped secure Council's approval in 2022 for the City of Markham to acquire the entire 22.4-acre Shouldice Hospital property at 7750 Bayview Avenue”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Keith Irish 2026 campaign flyer · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Backs well-planned development; opposes inappropriate intensification

  • Thoughtful, well-planned development respecting existing neighbourhoods
  • Stood up against inappropriate intensification
  • Residents must have a meaningful voice
“I have consistently advocated for thoughtful, well-planned development that respects existing neighbourhoods, protects our quality of life, and ensures residents have a meaningful voice. I have stood up against inappropriate intensification.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Keith Irish 2026 campaign flyer · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Delivered seven pedestrian crossovers and new sidewalks across Thornhill

  • Seven new pedestrian crossovers secured across Thornhill
  • New sidewalks on Grandview Avenue and Jewell Street
  • Redesigned cycling lanes on Royal Orchard Boulevard to calm traffic
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“Secured seven new pedestrian crossovers across Thornhill”

Source: Keith Irish 2026 campaign flyer · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Christina Cadorin

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Keith Irish Elected (official result)

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Results source: City of Markham — Clerk's Certificate, Declaration of Results (City Clerk Kimberley Kitteringham, Oct 28, 2026)