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Laurence Liang
Candidate for Ward 5 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?
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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?
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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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Growth must be matched by infrastructure, facilities and services
- Appropriate infrastructure, community facilities and services with growth
“Markham's growth must be matched by appropriate infrastructure, community facilities and services”
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Source: Preserving Markham's Biodiversity Survey — Candidate Responses (Friends of Swan Lake Park) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Build complete communities; protect established neighbourhoods
- New and existing residents both benefit from growth
- Protect character, safety and quality of life of established neighbourhoods
“My goal is to build complete communities where both new and existing residents benefit from growth, while protecting the character, safety and quality of life of established neighbourhoods.”
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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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Liang's priorities: address Ward 5 safety gaps, promote safe connected design, demand accountability.
- In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's commitment question, Liang lists three priorities: working with residents and City and York Region staff to identify dangerous intersections and disconnected routes in Ward 5, advocating for cycling and walking facilities meeting safety standards, and demanding accountability through transparent prioritization and progress updates.
“Identify and address safety gaps: Work with residents and City and York Region staff to identify dangerous intersections, disconnected routes, and hazardous road conditions in Ward 5. Promote safe, connected design: Advocate for cycling and walking facilities that meet appropriate safety and accessibility standards and reflect local traffic and road conditions.”
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Source: Laurence Liang — Ward 5 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Liang would ride Markham's cycling routes alongside residents to experience conditions firsthand.
- In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's connectivity question, Liang — a lifelong cyclist since Grade 7 in China — says if elected he would join residents on cycling routes throughout Markham to experience conditions firsthand, identify hazards and gaps, and listen to suggestions.
“I have cycled since Grade 7 in China, commuting to school by bicycle every day. I believe one of the best ways to understand cyclists' needs is to ride alongside them. If elected, I would join residents on cycling routes throughout Markham to experience conditions firsthand, identify hazards and gaps, and listen to their suggestions.”
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Source: Laurence Liang — Ward 5 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 2026
Confidence:High
Liang supports protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterials, assessed per location.
- In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's protected-infrastructure question, Liang supports protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterial and collector roads meeting safety standards, with reallocation considered where justified and decisions based on studies per location.
“I support protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterial and collector roads when it can be designed to meet appropriate safety standards. Reallocating road space should be considered where justified, but decisions must be based on traffic studies, road geometry, transit needs, accessibility, and the safety of all users.”
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Source: Laurence Liang — Ward 5 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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