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Shelly-Ann Starlette Cerrelli

Candidate for Mayor

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?

Cerrelli would cut municipal costs and approval delays and expand purpose-built rentals.

  • Reduce unnecessary municipal costs and approval delays.
  • Expand purpose-built rentals and attainable ownership options.
  • Partner with other governments and non-profits on affordable housing.
  • Direct new housing to areas where roads, water, sewers, transit and services can support it; protect established neighbourhoods from unsustainable development.
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“I would make housing more affordable by reducing unnecessary municipal costs and approval delays, expanding purpose-built rentals and attainable ownership options, and partnering with other governments and non-profits on affordable housing.”

Source: Vaughan Public Libraries 2026 election questionnaire: candidate responses · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Cerrelli would strengthen collaboration with York Regional Police and invest in safer streets.

  • Strengthen collaboration with York Regional Police.
  • Invest in safer streets and neighbourhoods; support prevention and community-based programs.
  • Protect places of worship, schools and other vulnerable community spaces while respecting lawful expression.
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“I would strengthen collaboration with York Regional Police, invest in safer streets and neighbourhoods, and support prevention and community-based programs.”

Source: Vaughan Public Libraries 2026 election questionnaire: candidate responses · October 1, 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?

Cerrelli would set clear City objectives, report progress publicly, and make decisions easier for residents to understand and join.

  • Set clear objectives and report progress publicly on City goals.
  • Make significant decisions easier for residents to understand and participate in.
  • Runs to bring 'greater transparency, accountability and resident-focused leadership' to City Hall.
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“Set clear objectives, report progress publicly and make significant decisions easier for residents to understand and participate in.”

Source: Shelly Cerrelli campaign site: Priorities - Accountable City Hall · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Cerrelli would fix traffic bottlenecks, re-time signals and coordinate with York Region on transit.

  • Prioritize fixing traffic bottlenecks, better-timed signals, safer intersections.
  • Stronger coordination with York Region on major roads and transit.
  • Better transit connections; safer walking and cycling.
  • New development must be tied to realistic transportation and infrastructure capacity, not approved in isolation.
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“Vaughan needs transportation planning that keeps pace with growth. I would prioritize fixing traffic bottlenecks, better-timed signals, safer intersections and stronger coordination with York Region on major roads and transit.”

Source: Vaughan Public Libraries 2026 election questionnaire: candidate responses · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Cerrelli's NextGen Initiative would link young residents with local employers and mentors so they can build careers close to home.

  • NextGen Initiative would connect young residents with local employers, mentors and practical experience.
  • Helps young people begin careers and build businesses close to home.
  • Bring together the City, local businesses, educational institutions and community organizations for training, internships, apprenticeships and mentorship.
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“Shelly's proposed NextGen Initiative would connect young residents with local employers, mentors and practical experience—helping them begin their careers and build businesses close to home.”

Source: Shelly Cerrelli campaign site: Priorities - NextGen Vaughan · October 17, 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?

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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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