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Sandhu would prioritize missing-middle housing near transit, speed up approvals, and streamline secondary suites for gentle density.

• Prioritize missing-middle housing (townhomes, secondary suites) near transit.
• Speed up approvals; require purpose-built rental near transit.
• Streamline secondary-suite approvals for gentle density in existing neighbourhoods.

Confidence:High

Ramlall: growth should improve the community, not overwhelm it — development must be backed by infrastructure.

• Insists development must be supported by the infrastructure and services residents need
• Frames responsible growth as improvement to the community, not overwhelming it
• Infrastructure-first framing mirrors her traffic and accountability priorities

Confidence:High

Ainsworth promises responsible financial management balancing current needs with long-term sustainability.

• Pledges to promote responsible financial management at City Hall
• Frames fiscal discipline around balancing current needs with long-term community sustainability
• Leans on his budgeting and business-planning background to signal fiscal competence

Confidence:High

Ramlall: residents work hard for their money — advocate for responsible spending, value for money, strong services.

• Pledges to advocate for responsible spending and value for money at City Hall
• Pairs the fiscal stance with support for strong municipal services
• Platform frames the issue as respecting every tax dollar residents send to City Hall

Confidence:High

Ainsworth points to his record advocating for safer neighbourhoods, responsible growth and improved city services.

• Highlights advocating for safer neighbourhoods during his first term as Ward 4 councillor
• Commits to continue advocating for strong local services if re-elected
• Campaign imagery also flags 'supporting safe neighborhoods' as a priority

Confidence:High

Sandhu would invest in libraries and rec centres and fund neighbourhood policing liaisons.

• Invest in libraries and rec centres in fast-growing areas.
• Fund neighbourhood policing liaison programs alongside traffic-calming (speed humps, lit crosswalks).
• Improve pedestrian safety near schools and seniors' facilities.

Confidence:High

Ramlall pledges safe, connected neighbourhoods where families, seniors and youth feel safe and proud of home.

• Commits to building communities where residents of all ages and abilities can feel safe and connected
• Vision calls for streets, parks and crossings that families trust — 'safe enough to walk'
• Pairs the safety pledge with her responsive-representation and accountability message

Confidence:High

Ainsworth's 2026 mission: responsive, transparent leadership that protects Ward 4's quality of life and smart growth.

• 2026 campaign mission pledges responsive, transparent leadership for Ward 4
• Promises transparent and ethical governance with integrity, accountability and a principled approach
• Frames his re-election bid as continuity of experienced, dedicated representation

Confidence:High

Sandhu would extend rapid transit north from the VMC along Highway 7/Jane and boost YRT/Viva frequency.

• Extend rapid transit north from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre along Hwy 7/Jane St.
• Boost YRT/Viva frequency on major arterials; expand park-and-ride and shuttle service.
• Build protected bike lanes linking neighbourhoods to GO/subway stations.
• Fix signal timing at bottlenecks like Hwy 7, Rutherford and Weston Rd.

Confidence:High

Ramlall's traffic pitch: better planning, safer streets, practical fixes for congestion, speeding and neighbourhood traffic.

• Promises better planning and safer streets to get Ward 4 moving
• Targets congestion, speeding and neighbourhood traffic with practical solutions
• Vision statement calls for roads and transit that 'give people their time back'

Confidence:High