Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Joanna Yu
Candidate for Ward 6 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?
Yu promises disciplined budgeting focused on value for every taxpayer dollar.
- Pillar 'Responsible Property Taxes': disciplined budgeting and practical management focused on value for every taxpayer dollar; says properties under her management have kept fees 10–25% lower than comparable buildings.
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“Disciplined budgeting and practical management focused on value for every taxpayer dollar.”
Source: Joanna Yu (余月瑛) | Candidate for Markham Ward 6 Councillor (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Yu brings six years on the York Regional Police Services Board to her Ward 6 safety focus.
- Pillar 'A Safer Community': six years of public-safety governance experience on the York Regional Police Services Board.
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“Six years of public-safety governance experience on the York Regional Police Services Board.”
Source: Joanna Yu (余月瑛) | Candidate for Markham Ward 6 Councillor (campaign homepage)
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?
Yu says she is ready to put professional management experience to work for every Ward 6 family.
- In her own words: 'I am ready to put professional management and public-service experience to work for every Ward 6 family.' — citing six years in police governance and 30 years in property management.
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“I am ready to put professional management and public-service experience to work for every Ward 6 family.”
Source: Joanna Yu (余月瑛) | Candidate for Markham Ward 6 Councillor (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Yu pledges focused attention to roads, parks, fire safety, snow clearing and everyday services.
- Pillar 'Reliable City Services': focused attention to roads, parks, fire safety, snow clearing, and the services families use every day.
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“Focused attention to roads, parks, fire safety, snow clearing, and the services families use every day.”
Source: Joanna Yu (余月瑛) | Candidate for Markham Ward 6 Councillor (campaign homepage)
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?
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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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