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Hamid Shakeri

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 18 (Willowdale)

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?

Hamid Shakeri wants balanced growth respecting single-family neighbourhoods while expanding affordable options.

  • He wants balanced growth that respects the fabric of single-family neighbourhoods.
  • He wants affordable options expanded for families, young professionals and seniors.
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“Balanced growth that respects the fabric of single-family neighborhoods while expanding affordable options for families, young professionals, and seniors in Willowdale.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Hamid Shakeri promises line-by-line financial oversight at City Hall, eliminating waste while keeping property taxes predictable.

  • He promises line-by-line financial oversight at City Hall to eliminate waste.
  • He wants property taxes kept predictable.
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“Hamid will push for line-by-line financial oversight at City Hall, eliminating waste while keeping property taxes predictable.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Hamid Shakeri wants investment in well-lit public infrastructure and community-led security networks to keep Ward 18 streets safe.

  • He wants well-lit public infrastructure and repaired sidewalks.
  • He supports community-led security networks.
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“Investing in well-lit public infrastructure, repairing damaged sidewalks, and supporting community-led security networks to ensure Ward 18 streets stay safe.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Hamid Shakeri wants smarter traffic signal timings and enhanced bus reliability for commuters.

  • He wants smarter traffic signal timings along major corridors to cut gridlock.
  • He wants enhanced bus reliability for daily commuters.
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“Hamid will advocate for smarter traffic signal timings along major corridors and enhanced bus reliability for daily commuters.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Hamid Shakeri pledges to answer residents' phone calls 24/7 and always take public transit to Council meetings.

  • He pledges to personally answer residents' phone calls around the clock.
  • He also pledges to take public transit to Council meetings.
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“If elected I will personally answer your phone calls 24/7 and I will always use public transportation to participate in the Council's meetings.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Hamid Shakeri says city projects are mismanaged and pavement meant to last decades fails in a couple of years.

  • He says city projects are not managed properly and costs run significantly higher than they should.
  • He questions whether the best bidder actually wins city contracts.
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“This is my opinion that projects run by the city are not managed properly, costs are significantly higher than they should be, pavements expected to last for decades become unusable in a couple of years.”

Source: Hamid Shakeri Campaign Hub · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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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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