Housing
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Keith Irish
Candidate for Ward 1 Councillor
Elected (official result)
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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?
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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?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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?
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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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
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
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
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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?
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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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