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Martina Wood

Candidate for Councillor Ward 6

In their own words

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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?

Wood wants growth properly planned with infrastructure keeping pace and residents' interests protected.

  • Responsible growth and development.
  • Infrastructure must keep pace with growth.
  • Scrutiny of large projects like AI data centres.
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“Responsible growth and development — making sure growth is properly planned, infrastructure keeps pace, and residents' interests are protected.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

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

Wood's top priority is value for taxes: fair share, value for money, and Council asking questions when projects don't deliver.

  • Residents paying fair share; value from money spent.
  • Council should question programs/projects not delivering.
  • CPA/CMA finance background informs contract scrutiny.
“Getting good value for your taxes — making sure Mississauga residents are paying their fair share, that we get value from the money we spend, and that Council asks questions when programs or projects aren't delivering.”

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Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Wood says Peel's share of Mississauga's budget is disproportionate and the rising police budget needs value scrutiny.

  • Region of Peel component disproportionate to population.
  • Residents paying more than their fair share.
  • Police budget has increased a lot; needs value assessment.
“The Region of Peel component of Mississauga's budget is disproportionate to our population. We are paying more than our fair share and although there has been talk about changing this, the needle is not moving. This needs to be addressed especially as regards the getting value from the police budget which has increased a lot in the last few years.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

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

Wood wants Mississauga to get the policing resources it needs: responsive, visible and accountable services.

  • Public safety and visible policing a campaign priority.
  • Mississauga should get the policing resources it needs.
  • Services responsive, visible and accountable.
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“Public safety and visible policing — ensuring Mississauga gets the policing resources it needs and that residents have access to responsive, visible and accountable police services.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

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?

Wood pledges two-way communication: respond to residents in a timely manner even when the answer disappoints.

  • Communication vital beyond election time.
  • Regular email updates and community town halls.
  • Timely response standard, even for unwelcome answers.
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“Communication should be respectful and two-way. I would set a standard of responding to residents in a timely manner, even when the answer is not what they hoped to hear.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Wood opposes business tax breaks/subsidies: create a fair environment, don't pick winners with taxpayer money.

  • City Hall should be responsive, predictable, practical.
  • Review processes for delays/duplication; local procurement access.
  • Against tax breaks/subsidies for businesses.
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“I don't believe the answer is simply giving businesses tax breaks or subsidies. City resources come from taxpayers, too. My job as a councillor would be to create a fair environment for businesses – not to pick winners or hand out taxpayer-funded benefits.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 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?

Wood wants data-centre agreements structured to protect residents, with clear obligations, costs, safeguards and consequences.

  • Concerned about potential for large AI data centres in Mississauga.
  • Agreements/approvals must protect residents and the environment.
  • Clear obligations, costs, payments, safeguards, consequences if commitments unmet.
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“I'm particularly concerned about the potential for large AI data centres in Mississauga. If these projects move forward, I want to make sure the agreements and approvals are structured to protect residents and the environment — including clear obligations, costs, payments, safeguards and consequences if commitments are not met.”

Source: 2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 6 - Martina Wood — Modern Mississauga Media · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

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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