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Martin Reid

Candidate for Councillor Ward 9

Elected (official result)

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?

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

Reid advocated for 200+ Heritage Glen seniors facing eviction and spearheaded the renoviction licensing by-law.

  • Advocated for over 200 Heritage Glen seniors facing eviction.
  • Pushed for stronger provincial protections.
  • Spearheaded Mississauga's new renoviction licensing by-law.
“Martin Reid advocated for over 200 Heritage Glen seniors facing eviction, pushed for stronger provincial protections and then spearheaded Mississauga's new renoviction licensing by-law.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Martin Reid — campaign website (Ward 9, Mississauga)

Confidence:High

Reid stands against overdevelopment that doesn't fit the community, supporting purpose-built rentals and responsible housing solutions.

  • Against overdevelopment that does not fit the community.
  • Supports purpose-built rentals.
  • Responsible city-wide housing solutions.
“standing firm against overdevelopment that does not fit our community, while supporting the right growth, including purpose-built rentals and responsible city-wide housing solutions.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Martin Reid — campaign website (Ward 9, Mississauga)

Confidence:High

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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?

Reid advocates safer streets: community safety town halls, stronger Peel Police relationships, data-driven enforcement.

  • Advocating for safer streets.
  • Hosting community safety town halls.
  • Strengthening relationships with Peel Regional Police.
  • Pushing for data-driven enforcement where it matters most.
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“It has meant advocating for safer streets, not just in words, but through action: hosting community safety town halls, strengthening relationships with Peel Regional Police, and pushing for data-driven enforcement where it matters most.”

Source: Martin Reid — campaign website (Ward 9, Mississauga)

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?

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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?

Reid would support small businesses and charities and cut red tape with residents and community leaders.

  • Support small businesses and charities.
  • Work with residents, businesses, community leaders to solve problems.
  • Cut through red tape and get things done.
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“working with residents, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, cut through red tape, and get things done.”

Source: Martin Reid — campaign website (Ward 9, Mississauga)

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?

Reid brought forward the motion for a city-wide, one-year pause on major data-centre development.

  • Motion secured Council direction for a one-year pause.
  • Pause covers major data-centre development city-wide.
  • Dedicated planning framework to be developed during pause.
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“Martin Reid brought forward the motion that secured Council's direction to create a city-wide, one-year pause on major data-centre development while Mississauga develops a dedicated planning framework.”

Source: Martin Reid — campaign website (Ward 9, Mississauga)

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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