Housing
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Dev Vashi
Candidate for Councillor Ward 11
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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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Vashi promises honest budgeting: fix the $259M repair backlog without tax spikes, restore the capital reserve.
- $259M infrastructure repair backlog.
- Honest budgeting; no budget tricks to make taxes look lower.
- Limit property tax spikes; restore capital infrastructure reserve fund.
“Honest budgeting that fixes our $259M repair backlog while limiting property tax spikes.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 11 - Dev Vashi — Modern Mississauga Media · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
Vashi says City Hall paused repair savings in an election year, pushing $259M in fixes to the future.
- Most critical budget item: restore capital infrastructure reserve fund.
- City Hall paused repair savings to make taxes look lower in election year.
- Fund roads, pipes, facilities properly today; cushion via regional service-transfer savings.
“Restoring our capital infrastructure reserve fund is most critical. City Hall paused repair savings to make taxes look lower in an election year, pushing $259M in fixes to the future.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 11 - Dev Vashi — Modern Mississauga Media · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Vashi wants safer streets via speed humps and intersection cameras, and fair park/road funding for every Ward 11 neighbourhood.
- Speed humps and intersection cameras.
- Fair funding for parks and roads in every Ward 11 neighbourhood.
- Clear cost plan to fix roads, parks without tax spikes.
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“Safer streets through speed humps and intersection cameras for car theft.”
Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 11 - Dev Vashi — Modern Mississauga Media · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Vashi would create 'Small Business Navigators' at City Hall, protect commercial plazas and boost local procurement.
- 'Small Business Navigators' to cut red tape, speed commercial permits.
- Protect commercial plazas; improve street lighting in shopping areas.
- Use municipal contracts to boost local economy; connect businesses with students.
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“I will create "Small Business Navigators" at City Hall to help owners cut through red tape and get commercial permits faster.”
Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 11 - Dev Vashi — Modern Mississauga Media · September 3, 2026
Confidence:High
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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