Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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← Ward 23 Kanata South Councillor
Sam Bhalesar
Candidate for Ward 23 Kanata South Councillor
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Sam Bhalesar says good government needs compassion and accountability — caring about people while being responsible with their money.
- Compassion and accountability
- Responsible with their money
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“good government requires both compassion and accountability — caring about people while being responsible with their money.”
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?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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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?
Sam Bhalesar wants an Ottawa where seniors age with dignity and caregivers have support.
- Seniors can age with dignity
- Caregivers have support
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“She wants Ottawa to be a city where residents feel heard, seniors can age with dignity, caregivers have support, young people have opportunities, businesses can succeed, neighbourhoods are strong and taxpayers know their money is being treated responsibly.”
Confidence:High
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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Think we got something wrong?
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