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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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Councillor Kearns holding a Resident Information Session on Development Charges

Councillor Kearns holding a Resident Information Session on Development Charges

Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns will be holding a Resident Information Session in City Hall on Saturday, the 28th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm More information here: https://burlingtongazette.ca/councillor-kearns-holding-a-resident-information-session-on-development-charges/
Opinion: Attend the March 2nd Council Meeting

Opinion: Attend the March 2nd Council Meeting

Elimination Of Development Charges To Be Voted On At The March 2nd Council Meeting PLEASE BE THERE ! There has been much publicity and comment about the ongoing debate at City Hall as to whether or

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Opinion – Do They Deserve Another Term?

Opinion – Do They Deserve Another Term?

2026 will usher in another municipal election. It has been eight years since the mayor and councillors were first elected. https://www.focusburlington.ca/ready-set-run/ If their first term was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to

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Opinion – What on Earth Is Going On With Burlington’s Housing Strategy?

Opinion – What on Earth Is Going On With Burlington’s Housing Strategy?

In January 2024, Burlington's council stood shoulder to shoulder with federal ministers to announce a “huge investment” in our city’s housing future: $21 million from Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The message was clear. Burlington was

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Opinion-David Barker’s Delegation to Council February 17th, 2026

Opinion-David Barker’s Delegation to Council February 17th, 2026

David Barker spoke to council on February 17th, 2026, regarding the mayor's proposal to eliminate development charges in Burlington. There is a short survey gathering public input on this issue at the bottom of this

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Opinion – Eliminate Development Charges – Yes or No?

Opinion – Eliminate Development Charges – Yes or No?

Mike Collins-Williams, the CEO of the West End Home Builders, recently delegated to the Burlington city council. Collins-Williams asked council to remove development charges completely for the next two years. What are Development Charges? Development

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Opinion – SORRY, NOT SORRY

Opinion – SORRY, NOT SORRY

On Monday, February 9, I live-streamed Burlington’s Committee of the Whole meeting. At least four delegations urged the City Council to reduce or defer development charges for new housing. Council was eventually persuaded to move

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Opinion – Housing or Speculation?

Opinion – Housing or Speculation?

With the recent cancellation of a 475-unit condo project on Appleby Line, a correction in the condo market may already be happening. https://burlingtongazette.ca/appleby-line-development-cancelled-475-units-will-not-make-it-to-market What are some of the reasons behind this market correction? The transformation

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A Better Engagement Model

A Better Engagement Model

There has been a lot of discussion lately about “engagement.” I previously wrote about this subject in the context of comments from a recent Focus Burlington Town Hall meeting about people’s experiences delegating at City

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