Welcome to Focus Burlington.

 We focus on four major issues that impact life in Burlington: Budgets, Development, Safety and Traffic. If you’d like something posted on the site, click “Contact Us” above.

Budgets: Taxpayers deserve a transparent budget process.

Development: Housing is essential, but so is holistic planning that considers roads, transit, hospitals and other services for Burlington residents.

Safety: Crime and policing costs are both skyrocketing.

Traffic: How long before the city is completely gridlocked?

We also have an Opinions area for other interesting topics.

Do you want to discuss something else? Click here to start a discussion on our discussion board.

Also visit the City of Burlington’s Election News and Updates website:

https://myvote.burlington.ca

Candidates who have announced their intention to run are listed below.

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Internet Voting: October 14th to 23rd, 2026

In-person advanced voting: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.

Ward boundaries are changing – for the election check your ward here:

https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/resources/Council/Find-Your-Councillor-Ward/MainMap_Election2026_Disclaimer_24032026.pdf

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Strong Mayor Powers: The Stratford Case for Democracy

Strong Mayor Powers: The Stratford Case for Democracy

Democracy is not a spectator sport, but in Ontario, it has increasingly become a target for executive overreach. While some municipalities like Burlington have spent their energy fiddling around the edges with non-binding policies to

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Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers: If Council Doesn’t Understand Them – How Can They Govern Them?

Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers: If Council Doesn’t Understand Them – How Can They Govern Them?

At Burlington’s upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, Council will consider Agenda Item 8.3 - adopting “Guidelines for the Use of Strong Mayor Powers.” On its face, this looks like a responsible

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Opinion – 5 Key Candidate Questions

Opinion – 5 Key Candidate Questions

5 questions to consider asking candidates in the upcoming municipal election.
Opinion – Burlington’s 2026 Mayoral Race: A Voter’s Guide to Cutting Through the Rhetoric

Opinion – Burlington’s 2026 Mayoral Race: A Voter’s Guide to Cutting Through the Rhetoric

The political landscape in Burlington has shifted. The 2026 mayoral race, has been a field of speculation, suddenly ignited by the entry of Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan. Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns announced earlier

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Opinion – Too many cooks and not enough parking.

Opinion – Too many cooks and not enough parking.

Do we need a Cadillac parking garage downtown? One ready to be converted to social housing once we don't drive cars? This is not a glitch in the matrix; just another city council meeting.
Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.

Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.

One of the more interesting items discussed during Burlington’s recent traffic forum was the Wyecroft Road bridge. This bridge will connect Oakville’s Wyecroft Road and Burlington’s Harvester Road by spanning Bronte Creek. Some Burlington residents

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Opinion – The Taxi Industry Missed the Boat – Will Burlington Miss the Bus?

Opinion – The Taxi Industry Missed the Boat – Will Burlington Miss the Bus?

Is Burlington missing the bus on transit? Burlington is at a transit crossroads, and Joe Gaetan’s latest article suggests we might be "missing the bus" if we don't adapt. Here is a quick breakdown of

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OPINION – FIFA Caravan – Is Process the Real Story

OPINION – FIFA Caravan – Is Process the Real Story

Joe Gaetan digs into the controversial approval of $160,000 in taxpayer funds for the FIFA Canada Caravan. Following a Freedom of Information request, new details have emerged that challenge the "last-minute urgency" narrative presented to

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Opinion – Taking One For The Team

Opinion – Taking One For The Team

With municipal nominations opening May 1st, candidates must weigh the risks of vote-splitting. In 2018’s Ward 5 race, Paul Sharman won with 33.99% of the vote, edging out his closest rival by only 6%. To

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