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.

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

Mayor

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

Ward 6

Meet the Candidates Event:

Saturday, September 12th, Central Arena Auditorium, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Combine meeting the candidates with a visit to Food For Feedback (in front of the Bandshell in Central Park from noon to 3 p.m.)

Mayoral Debates:

Thursday, September 17th, St. Christopher’s Church, 6:30 pm. Men’s Shed Group Mayoral Debate.

More details: https://burlingtonsheds.ca/

Thursday, October 1st, East Plains United Church. Meet Ward candidates at 6:30 pm, with the debate starting at 7:05 pm. Focus Burlington Mayoral Debate.

Tickets are free, reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burlington-mayoral-candidates-debate-tickets-1998110191370

Thursday, October 8th, Burlington Art Gallery, 6 pm to 9 pm. Burlington Green and Safe Streets Halton

Visit the City of Burlington’s Election News and Updates website: https://myvote.burlington.ca

Make sure you are registered to vote here: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Internet Voting: October 14th to 23rd, 2026 (ends before election day)

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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Meet the Candidates Event September 12th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Arena

Meet the Candidates Event September 12th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Arena

The City of Burlington is hosting the annual Food for Feedback event in Central Park on September 12th from noon to 3 p.m. We've booked the auditorium at Central Arena for our Engage, Exchange, Elect

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Opinion – Our Survey Results

Opinion – Our Survey Results

The Burlington Gazette/Focus Burlington survey was conducted between August 22nd and August 31th. The survey was shared online through the BurlingtonGazette.ca and FocusBurlington.ca websites. Posts asking for input were made on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, X,

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Opinion – Plain Talk Builds Real Trust

Opinion – Plain Talk Builds Real Trust

In this era of instant communication, across countless channels, clarity is more elusive than ever. When communication breaks down between elected officials and the public, trust naturally erodes. Take Prime Minister Carney’s statements on the

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Quick poll: Who will be Burlington’s next Mayor?

Quick poll: Who will be Burlington’s next Mayor?

Click here and let us know what you think will happen. It's early in the election cycle. Internet Voting: October 14th to 23rd, 2026 Advanced voting: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.

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Opinion – Another Reason to “Get Out and Vote 2026”

Opinion – Another Reason to “Get Out and Vote 2026”

Posted with permission from the Property Taxpayers Alliance: https://propertytaxpayer.ca/ A few weeks back, the Property Taxpayers Alliance asked you if a “Get Out and Vote 2026” campaign would be a good idea for the upcoming

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Opinion: Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Part 2.

Opinion: Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Part 2.

The municipal election is taking place on October 26th, 2026. We have many incumbents asking for our vote. Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Read part 1 here: Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Part 1 What Type of

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Opinion: Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Part 1.

Opinion: Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Part 1.

The municipal election is taking place on October 26th, 2026. We have many incumbents asking for our vote. Does experience outweigh accomplishment? Like many Canadians, I am anxiously awaiting the midterm elections in the United

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AI:  A CHALLENGE vs. A MISSED OPPORTUNITY

AI:  A CHALLENGE vs. A MISSED OPPORTUNITY

Where we are today. Since 2015, public sector employment in this country has grown significantly.  While most of the attention has been focused on the explosion in government jobs in the federal sector, there has

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Opinion – A Principled Stand

Opinion – A Principled Stand

Most of us are critical of politicians. At times, they say and do things that seem illogical, irresponsible, or even downright stupid. Every so often, however, they get it right—particularly when they stand up for

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