Stephen Dasko

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High