Oakville Municipal Elections

Municipal elections are around the corner- October 25th is election day! It's important to take some time to research the candidates. Issues surrounding the environment, the Natural Heritage System, green space, waste management, power plants, etc are of special concern for us.

Oakvillegreen has a very special all candidates event planned for October 6th at 7 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet the various candidates for council, regional chair, school trustee, and mayor.

Here's a link to the current candidate list in Oakville. Friday is the last day interested candidates can submit their intent to run.


I am looking forward to seeing what all the candidates in the various wards plan to do with regards to the environment. I do think that the current mayor, Rob Burton and most of the council are very pro-environment and green initiatives. I live in Ward 4 and I am supporting Allan Elgar for Ward 4 and Regional Councillor and Brian Burton for Ward 4 Town Councillor.

For those of you living in Oakville's Ward 1, you should know that John McMullen is running for Town Councillor. He is hosting a barbeque on Wed. Sept 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bronte Harbour Yacht Club at 2514 Lakeshore Road West. The cost is 10.00 and all proceeds go to two local charities. You have to RSVP by Sept. 12th to bethstewart@teksavvy.com or call 905 582 0647.

Here's a link to more information about John:


And even though I'm not in Milton, I do hope anyone living in Ward 1 in Milton will take a good look at Andrew Salmons. He has been very helpful with my concerns for the local Bobolinks. I also really like his ideas about "integrating farmland, woodlots, and open space in an urban setting." Good luck Andrew!!


I'd be happy to hear from readers as to who they plan to vote for and why (you can post anonymously!) What issues are important to you? What is your vision for Oakville in the next few years?