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Dorothy MCCABE

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?

McCabe's housing plan moves housing projects forward and uses City-owned land to create more affordable homes.

  • Moving housing projects forward.
  • Using City-owned land to help create more affordable homes.
  • Next term priority: build more housing and keep taxes responsible.
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“Moving housing projects forward and using City-owned land to help create more affordable homes.”

Source: Dorothy McCabe campaign site: Delivering for Waterloo - More Housing · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

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

McCabe commits to continued investment in 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion: the READI equity plan, staff training, clear hate-incident reporting, and welcoming City spaces.

  • Says she has been clear throughout her term that queer and trans people belong in Waterloo and must access public services without discrimination.
  • City's Get READI Plan commits to proactively respond to identity-based discrimination; Council committed $303,000 to inclusive programming, youth supports and fee assistance.
  • Worked with SPECTRUM on Trans Swim and inclusive yoga; advancing all-gender and barrier-free washrooms.
  • Priorities: council/staff training, clear reporting pathways, visibly welcoming City spaces, ongoing relationships with 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations.
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“Municipal leaders and municipal governments must not be neutral when people's safety, dignity and equal access to public life are at stake.”

Source: SPECTRUM 2026 election questionnaire: McCabe response on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

McCabe would work with businesses and universities to attract investment, streamline approvals, support jobs and keep talent in Waterloo.

  • Working with businesses, universities and community partners to attract investment.
  • Supporting jobs and keeping talent in Waterloo; streamlining approvals.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Working with businesses, universities and community partners to attract investment, support jobs and keep talent in Waterloo.”

Source: Dorothy McCabe campaign site: Delivering for Waterloo - A Stronger Local Economy · 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?

McCabe is campaigning on securing Waterloo's first hospital and supporting the health and innovation ecosystem around it.

  • Helping secure the new hospital in Waterloo.
  • Supporting the health and innovation ecosystem around it.
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“Helping secure the new hospital in Waterloo and supporting the health and innovation ecosystem around it.”

Source: Dorothy McCabe campaign site: Delivering for Waterloo - Waterloo's First Hospital · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

McCabe would build a vibrant, inclusive Waterloo across neighbourhoods, festivals, libraries and small business.

  • Vibrant, inclusive, welcoming community for everyone
  • New inclusive, accessible recreation facility in West Waterloo
  • Redevelop the public library; invest in arts, culture and heritage
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“I am committed to ensuring Waterloo is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community for everyone across all neighbourhoods, public spaces, festivals, artists, small businesses, libraries, museums, and cultural organizations.”

Source: CBC K-W candidate survey — Waterloo · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

McCabe would invest in parks, trees, recreation and public spaces for stronger neighbourhoods.

  • Investing in parks, trees, recreation and public spaces that make Waterloo a better place to live.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Investing in parks, trees, recreation and public spaces that make Waterloo a better place to live.”

Source: Dorothy McCabe campaign site: Delivering for Waterloo - Stronger Neighbourhoods · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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