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 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.

Watch the Focus Burlington Mayoral Debate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/WZuHJJQAFYY

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

Interviews with many candidates are available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Jb5W2jsyY&list=PLXNUn4vb8x5g&index=15

Mayor

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

Ward 6

Mayoral Debates:

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

Past events:

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

More details: https://burlingtonsheds.ca/

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

Focus Burlington Survey Responses

Mayoral Candidate Survey

Ward 1 Candidate Survey

Ward 2 Candidate Survey

Ward 3 Candidate Survey

Ward 4 Candidate Survey

Ward 5 Candidate Survey

Ward 6 Candidate Survey

The Chamber of Commerce compares responses to questions relevant to local business:

https://www.burlingtonchamber.com/burlington-business-votes/

Burlington Business Votes
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