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Councillor Ward 1 · Mississauga

2 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Bio

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Olivia Gannon

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Gannon wants more housing options in Ward 1, including multi-unit, co-op, community and supportive housing on underused land.

  • Ward 1 needs more housing options: multi-unit, cooperative, community and supportive housing.
  • Wants better use of underused spaces, older plazas, vacant properties and parking areas.
  • Supports protecting existing green space while adding homes.
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“Ward 1 needs more housing options, including multi-unit, cooperative, community and supportive housing.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Olivia Gannon (Modern Mississauga) · August 27, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Dasko supports thoughtful development aligned to the Official Plan, with growth backed by infrastructure and services.

  • Supports thoughtful development focused on the City's Official Plan.
  • Growth must respect the character and needs of existing neighbourhoods.
  • Growth must be supported by infrastructure, transportation, parks, schools and services.
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“I support thoughtful development that focuses on the City's Official Plan and respects the character and needs of existing neighbourhoods while planning for future growth.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Stephen Dasko (Modern Mississauga) · September 4, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Olivia Gannon

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Gannon demands tax-dollar transparency, service reviews before any tax increase, and relief for low-income and fixed-income seniors.

  • Before raising taxes, the City should review services for efficiencies, duplication and cost savings.
  • Supports targeted tax relief for eligible low-income and fixed-income seniors.
  • Demands transparency for every tax dollar.
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“Residents deserve transparency for every tax dollar.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Olivia Gannon (Modern Mississauga) · August 27, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Dasko wants balanced budgets and property tax increases kept affordable and, where possible, below inflation.

  • Fiscal accountability is a core priority: balanced budgets that protect core services.
  • Wants property tax increases kept affordable and, where possible, below the rate of inflation.
  • Calls for best value for every tax dollar and smart, strategic infrastructure investments.
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“keeping property tax increases affordable and, where possible, below the rate of inflation.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Stephen Dasko (Modern Mississauga) · September 4, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Olivia Gannon

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Gannon says safety requires more than enforcement, pushing root-cause prevention with police and community partners.

  • Safety requires more than enforcement: work with Peel Regional Police and community partners.
  • Wants to address root causes and improve prevention.
  • Wants policing resources used effectively.
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“Safety requires more than enforcement.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Olivia Gannon (Modern Mississauga) · August 27, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Dasko wants continued investment in police and fire services, including a new fire hall on Dixie Road and a new Ward 1 police station.

  • Safety is a top priority: invest in police and fire services, neighbourhood safety, traffic calming and pedestrian infrastructure.
  • Points to his record: a new fire hall on Dixie Road, a new police station for Ward 1, and road-safety improvements.
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“That means continuing to invest in police and fire services, neighbourhood safety, traffic calming, pedestrian infrastructure and other measures that help residents feel safe in their homes and communities.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Stephen Dasko (Modern Mississauga) · September 4, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Olivia Gannon

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Gannon backs community wealth-building, green investment incentives, and easier municipal processes for local businesses.

  • Supports targeted incentives for responsible investment, especially green and sustainable industries.
  • Backs a Community Wealth-Building approach prioritizing local businesses and worker cooperatives.
  • Wants better City communication and easier municipal processes for businesses.
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“I also support a Community Wealth-Building approach that prioritizes local businesses and worker cooperatives.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Olivia Gannon (Modern Mississauga) · August 27, 2026

Confidence:High

Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Dasko champions shop-local, working with the Economic Development Office, Tourism Mississauga and the Port Credit BIA.

  • 'SHOP LOCAL' is his motto; he promotes local businesses in his regular newsletter.
  • Works with the Economic Development Office, Tourism Mississauga and the Port Credit BIA.
  • Says strong local businesses create jobs and strengthen neighbourhoods.
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“SHOP LOCAL has always been my motto!”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 1 - Stephen Dasko (Modern Mississauga) · September 4, 2026

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Olivia Gannon

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Stephen Dasko Elected (official result)

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