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Sameer Qureshi

Candidate for Ward 7 Councillor

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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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?

Qureshi's action plan calls for safer, cleaner neighbourhoods where families feel secure.

  • Action plan pillar 'Safe & Strong Neighbourhoods': safer, cleaner and more welcoming neighbourhoods where families feel secure and connected.
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“Safer, cleaner and more welcoming neighbourhoods where families feel secure and connected.”

Source: Sameer Qureshi – Vote For Sameer (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?

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

Qureshi promises open, accessible leadership that puts residents and community needs first.

  • Action plan pillar 'Transparent & Accountable Leadership': open, accessible and responsible leadership that puts residents and community needs first.
“Open, accessible and responsible leadership that puts residents and community needs first.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Sameer Qureshi – Vote For Sameer (campaign homepage)

Confidence:High

Qureshi would support small businesses, local opportunities and a stronger local economy.

  • Action plan pillar 'Support Local Businesses': supporting small businesses, creating local opportunities and strengthening our local economy.
“Supporting small businesses, creating local opportunities and strengthening our local economy.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Sameer Qureshi – Vote For Sameer (campaign homepage)

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Qureshi wants better traffic flow, public transit and safer streets for everyone.

  • Action plan pillar 'Better Roads & Transit': improving traffic flow, public transit and creating safer streets for everyone.
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“Improving traffic flow, public transit and creating safer streets for everyone.”

Source: Sameer Qureshi – Vote For Sameer (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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