Housing
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Kristopher Wilkinson
Candidate for Mayor
Elected (official result)
In their own words
kris4wilmot.com — Kristopher Wilkinson’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Wilkinson pledges fiscal responsibility with tax increases tied to inflation.
- Platform pillar: Fiscal Responsibility.
- Keeping tax increases predictable by tying them to inflation, finding efficiencies, and respecting every tax dollar.
“Respect your tax dollars.”
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Source: Kris4Wilmot — campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Wilkinson would cap annual township levy increases within one percentage point of inflation.
- Budget target: levy increases within one point of inflation
- Earlier budget process with a budget committee reviewing spending year-round
- Business case required for new spending
“Keep annual township tax levy increases within one percentage point of inflation by controlling spending, finding efficiencies and getting better value for taxpayers.”
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Source: CBC K-W candidate survey — Wilmot Township · October 20, 2026
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?
Wilkinson pledges open, transparent government with a stronger council role.
- Platform pillar: Transparent & Democratic Government.
- Leading openly, strengthening Council's role, and ensuring residents are informed, engaged and represented; 'listen before I decide' and explain major decisions clearly.
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“Leading openly, strengthening Council’s role, and ensuring residents are informed, engaged, and represented.”
Source: Kris4Wilmot — campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Wilkinson promises to protect Wilmot's water and advocate for taxpayers.
- Platform pillar: A Strong Voice for Wilmot.
- Protecting Wilmot's water, advocating for taxpayers, and ensuring Wilmot's interests come first.
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“Protecting our water, advocating for taxpayers, and ensuring Wilmot’s interests come first.”
Source: Kris4Wilmot — campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Wilkinson backs responsible growth planning, business attraction and a stronger tax base.
- Platform pillar: Smart Growth & Economic Opportunity.
- Planning responsibly for growth while attracting businesses and strengthening the tax base.
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“Planning responsibly for growth while attracting businesses and strengthening our tax base.”
Source: Kris4Wilmot — campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Wilkinson promises investment in roads, parks, recreation and community spaces.
- Platform pillar: Strong Communities.
- Investing in roads, parks, recreation, community spaces and local services that strengthen quality of life.
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“Investing in roads, parks, recreation, community spaces, and local services that strengthen our quality of life.”
Source: Kris4Wilmot — campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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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