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Emerson Pendleton
Candidate for Mayor
In their own words
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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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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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Pendleton commits to cutting redundancies and wait times and being accessible to businesses.
- As Mayor, commits to reducing redundancies and wait times and being accessible to businesses.
“As Mayor I commit to reducing redundancies, wait times and be accessible to businesses.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Dufferin Board of Trade (his candidate profile page)
Confidence:High
Pendleton says many residents don't feel connected to the township and offers fresh perspective and energy.
- Forum intro: "I'm not the most experienced candidate for mayor, but I think I provide a fresh perspective and fresh energy that we're really lacking."
- Calls for a more compassionate approach with better support for families and children: "I think we need to have a more compassionate approach, have better support for families, our children. They're the next generation that's coming up through."
- Closing: "I bring a new energy, a new respect, and I really want to represent Mono, all of Mono."
“I think a lot of people don't feel connected to the corporation of the township of Mono.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Engaged Citizens of the Town of Mono Meet & Greet 2026 (Mono forum video) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Pendleton says the township needs to get things done, citing a backlog of unfinished council business.
- Says the township needs to get things done rather than defer decisions.
- Cites a backlog of 'unfinished business of every council' and says 'more leadership' is overdue in the township.
“We need to get things done”
(reported remarks)
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Candidate for Mayor of Mono (Dufferin Board of Trade video)
Confidence:High
Pendleton says residents feel disenfranchised and unheard, and pledges transparency where everyone matters.
- Answering a forum question on French Drive traffic, he reframed it as responsiveness: "Why does it take till an election year to get some traction on this?"
- In closing: "if a public person comes or a group comes to council. They should have the respect of council."
- In closing: "The status quo isn't working. We have had issues that have been going on for years that have had no movement."
“People are feeling disenfranchised. Their voices aren't heard. We need transparency. We need people to feel like everybody matters no matter where you live, who you voted for or who you are.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Engaged Citizens of the Town of Mono Meet & Greet 2026 (Mono forum video) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Pendleton says most people have tuned out of municipal politics and wants to restore faith through engagement.
- Says restoring faith in municipal government starts with bringing people back into civic life.
- Wants more community engagement with a compassionate aspect, and a council that is more accepting of residents.
“A majority of people have tuned out of municipal politics. Let's restore faith”
(reported remarks)
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Candidate for Mayor of Mono (Dufferin Board of Trade video)
Confidence:High
Pendleton wants council and committee structures reviewed to cut redundancies.
- Calls for a review of council and committee structures to eliminate redundancies.
- Notes Mono has eight committees, plus task forces and county-level committees, overwhelming staff.
“We need to review council and committee structures”
(reported remarks)
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Candidate for Mayor of Mono (Dufferin Board of Trade video)
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?
Pendleton pledges to advocate for better support of agriculture and businesses, including youth skills programs.
- Will advocate for better support of agriculture and of supporting businesses.
- Would focus on building Mono's future business through youth skill development programs such as pre-apprenticeship and co-op placements.
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“I will advocate for better support of agriculture and supporting businesses.”
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Dufferin Board of Trade (his candidate profile page)
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?
Pendleton opposes aggressive residential development, favouring protected habitat and sustainable agriculture.
- Opposes building 'mansions and developments everywhere' in the township.
- His remarks favour protecting natural habitats over aggressive residential development and encourage sustainable agriculture.
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“not just build mansions and developments everywhere”
Source: Emerson Pendleton - Candidate for Mayor of Mono (Dufferin Board of Trade video)
Confidence:High
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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