Housing
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Thomas Psarianos
Candidate for Ward 3 Councillor
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?
Seek efficiencies before asking taxpayers for more
- Look for efficiencies first
- Residents can understand how tax dollars are spent
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“Looking for efficiencies before asking taxpayers for more”
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Strengthen crime-prevention initiatives and police communication
- Neighbourhood crime-prevention initiatives
- Better communication with York Regional Police
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“Strengthening neighbourhood crime-prevention initiatives and communication with York Regional Police”
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?
Restore weekend GO service on the Stouffville Line
- Advocate to Province and Metrolinx
- Restore weekend GO train service on Stouffville Line
- Hold York Region accountable on 16th Avenue widening
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“Advocating directly to the Province and Metrolinx for the restoration of weekend GO train service on the Stouffville Line”
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.
Infrastructure planning must keep pace with new development
- Plan infrastructure ahead of development, not years behind
- Protect character of established communities
“Infrastructure planning that keeps pace with new development rather than catching up years later”
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Source: Thomas Psarianos campaign website
Confidence:High
Growth and traffic decisions today will shape Markham for generations
- Managing growth and addressing traffic are generational decisions
- Door-knocking shaped his long-term vision for City Hall
“The decisions we make today, from managing growth to addressing traffic, will shape Markham for generations to come.”
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Source: The Special Election Issue (Hello Markham newsletter) · October 15, 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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Psarianos would consider reallocating road space where assessment shows safety benefits justify it.
- In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's protected-infrastructure question, Psarianos says he would consider reallocating existing road space where a thorough assessment demonstrates the safety and transportation benefits justify the change.
“I would also consider reallocating existing road space where a thorough assessment demonstrates that the safety and transportation benefits justify the change.”
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Source: Thomas Psarianos — Ward 3 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Psarianos says no resident should have to risk their life simply to travel through their community.
- In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's road-safety question, Psarianos supports the objectives of Vision Zero and says no resident should have to risk their life simply to travel through their community.
“I support the objectives of Vision Zero and believe no resident should have to risk their life simply to travel through their community.”
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Source: Thomas Psarianos — Ward 3 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 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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