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Candidate for Mayor · filed May 1, 2026
Sameera Ali currently sits as Regional Councillor for Ward 4, and is seeking a different seat.
That page shows what they have moved, seconded and voted on where positions were recorded, with the coverage stated. It is a record of council business only, not an assessment of the person.
| Office sought | Mayor |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 1, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://www.sameeraali.ca/ · archived |
| Email filed with the Clerk | [email protected] |
Source: the Town's certified candidate list. Contact details are those the candidate themselves gave the Clerk.
For each theme: what the candidate answered, what their own website says, and what the council record shows if they have sat on Council. The three are set beside each other and left there. Nothing is scored, and no conclusion is drawn on the reader's behalf.
Where their own site speaks to one of these questions the sentence is quoted under that question. Everything else it says is set out in From their site.
No questionnaire response. Invited 2026-08-24. No response received. Every candidate is asked the same questions, and a candidate who does not answer is marked, never omitted.
Do you support the Official Plan as adopted? If not, what specifically would you seek to change?
No answer to this question.
Where in Milton do you believe higher density belongs — and where doesn't it?
No answer to this question.
When a development application conflicts with community opposition but complies with the Official Plan, how do you decide?
No answer to this question.
Moved 032-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council Approve Amendment 92 to the Town of Milton Official Plan, attached to the By-law as Appendix I; AND THAT the By-law to adopt the Town of Milton Official Plan amendment, attached as Appendix I to Staff Report DS 019-25, be… (Carried)
Moved 033-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council approve Development Services Report DS-018-25 (Council, 17 Mar 2025) regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for amending the Employment Areas; (Carried)
Moved 006-25 on 2025-01-27 — THAT Staff Report DS-005-25 (Council, 27 Jan 2025) outlining an application for a temporary use zoning by-law amendment to amend the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate a place of worship use for a period of three (3) years on… (Carried Unanimously)
Moved 097-24 on 2024-06-24 — THAT Report DS- 051-24 providing an update on the We Make Milton Official Plan project and a first consultation draft of Phase One of the proposed new Official Plan be received; (Carried)
Voted for on 100-26, 2026-06-22 — THAT Council resolves that the Town of Milton Official Plan, 2026 is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and matters of provincial interest as listed in the Planning Act, and conforms to applicable provincial plans;
Voted for on 173-25, 2025-12-08 — THAT Staff Report DS-067-25 (Council, 8 Dec 2025) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Town of Milton Urban Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use building, BE…
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
Milton is hitting its housing targets. Is that the right target, too low, or too fast?
No answer to this question.
What is one concrete action council can take to improve attainability for first-time buyers and renters, not just supply volume?
No answer to this question.
Should Milton use tools like inclusionary zoning, pre-zoning around transit, or reduced parking minimums? Which, and where?
No answer to this question.
Moved 002-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby determines that… (Lost)
Moved 036-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT the updates outlined in this report to the following Financial Management policies be approved: Policy No. 110 Financial Principles (Appendix A) Policy No. 111 Taxation and Assessment (Appendix B) Policy No. (Carried)
Voted for on 002-26, 2026-01-26 — THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby determines that…
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
What, specifically, can a Milton council member do to advance all-day two-way GO service beyond passing motions?
No answer to this question.
Would you support increasing Milton Transit's budget and service hours, and how would you pay for it?
No answer to this question.
What is the single worst traffic pinch point in Milton, and what is your fix?
No answer to this question.
Moved 074-2025 on 2025-05-26 — WHEREAS the safety of all children must be considered as paramount when dropping students off at school; WHEREAS the Halton Board of Education has stated that the increase in student numbers and traffic has made existing kiss-and-ride… (Carried)
Moved 033-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council approve Development Services Report DS-018-25 (Council, 17 Mar 2025) regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for amending the Employment Areas; (Carried)
Moved 038-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined on Schedule A; AND THAT the contract award for the purchase of one (1) 6-metre transit bus to Creative Carriage Limited in the estimated amount of $210,962… (Carried)
Moved on 2024-10-07 — THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of a one-year permit parking program within designated municipal parks and report back to Council with results and recommendations; (Carried)
Moved 096-24 on 2024-06-24 — THAT the Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan and Master Plan Update (referred to herein as “Five-Year Service Plan”) be received; AND THAT Appendix 1 Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan and Master Plan Update be endorsed to help guide… (Carried)
Moved 181-23 on 2023-12-18 — THAT Report DS-059-23 (Council, 18 Dec 2023) outlining an amendment to the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to implement the refined limits of the Natural Heritage System BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Voted for on 085-25, 2025-06-23 — THAT Application Z-24/24 for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) Zone to a Mixed Use Special Provision 369 (MU*369) Zone, along with Holding (H)…
Voted for on 161-23, 2023-12-04 — THAT a new capital project be added to the 2024 Budget for a Stop Sign Beacon Pilot Project, with a funding of $72,512 provided from the Studies and Other Non Growth Capital Reserve, and that the Pilot provide for the installation at one…
and 3 more, on their council record page.
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
Growth-related revenue is shrinking. Rank your preference: higher property taxes, more debt, deferred projects, or reduced service levels — and defend it.
No answer to this question.
What tax increase range do you consider acceptable for 2027, and what would justify exceeding it?
No answer to this question.
Name one Town expenditure you would cut, or one you would add.
No answer to this question.
Moved 002-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby determines that… (Lost)
Moved 086-2025 on 2025-06-23 — WHEREAS 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and the Town of Milton remains committed to honouring all veterans who have served during wartime, peacekeeping missions, and in the reserves, both domestically… (Carried Unanimously)
Moved 030-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the steps necessary to implement a pilot Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, as outlined in this report; (Carried)
Moved 031-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT the necessary by-laws, included on the March 17, 2025 Council meeting agenda, be considered for approval, with an enactment date of April 1, 2025; (Carried)
Moved 035-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council approve the Pay-on-Demand Surety Bond Template attached as Appendix A to this report; AND THAT Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make amendments to Appendix A and the associated schedules thereto… (Carried)
Moved 036-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT the updates outlined in this report to the following Financial Management policies be approved: Policy No. 110 Financial Principles (Appendix A) Policy No. 111 Taxation and Assessment (Appendix B) Policy No. (Carried)
Voted for on 002-26, 2026-01-26 — THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby determines that…
Voted against on 163-25, 2025-12-01 — THAT staff be directed to present a report to Council in Q1 2026 that outlines the requirements to implement Municipal Licensing and Enforcement services on Sunday at a comparable level of service as is currently provided on Saturdays…
Voted for on 065-2025, 2025-05-26 — THAT the draft audited Financial Statements for the Town of Milton and Boards be approved.
Voted for on 161-23, 2023-12-04 — THAT a new capital project be added to the 2024 Budget for a Stop Sign Beacon Pilot Project, with a funding of $72,512 provided from the Studies and Other Non Growth Capital Reserve, and that the Pilot provide for the installation at one…
Voted for on 162-23, 2023-12-04 — THAT a Senior Transportation Planning Technologist (1.0 FTE) be added to the 2024 Operating Budget with funding from the tax levy of $155,055.
Voted for on 163-23, 2023-12-04 — THAT a Platoon Chief (1.0 FTE) be added to the 2024 Operating Budget with funding from the tax levy of $186,723. In Favour (7) Councillor Ali, Councillor Best, Councillor Malboeuf, Councillor Tesser Derksen, Councillor Ijaz, Councillor…
and 7 more, on their council record page.
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
Healthcare and schools are not municipal responsibilities, but residents feel the gaps locally. What is your advocacy plan, and how will residents measure whether it worked?
No answer to this question.
What is your position on the Milton Education Village's priorities and timeline?
No answer to this question.
What recreation or community facility gap would you prioritise next, and where?
No answer to this question.
Moved 074-2025 on 2025-05-26 — WHEREAS the safety of all children must be considered as paramount when dropping students off at school; WHEREAS the Halton Board of Education has stated that the increase in student numbers and traffic has made existing kiss-and-ride… (Carried)
Moved 038-2025 on 2025-03-17 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined on Schedule A; AND THAT the contract award for the purchase of one (1) 6-metre transit bus to Creative Carriage Limited in the estimated amount of $210,962… (Carried)
Moved on 2024-10-07 — THAT Council endorse the Town’s application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) as outlined herein, including the selection of the Milton Sports Centre Facility Improvements project. (Carried)
Moved 187-23 on 2023-12-18 — WHEREAS Automobile theft continues to be a serious issue in Canada, with thefts exceeding $1 billion in value having occurred in Canada in 2022 (according to Équité Association); (Carried)
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
How should council balance aggregate and quarry operations against groundwater and community concerns?
No answer to this question.
What is your commitment to rural Milton on roads, internet, and service equity?
No answer to this question.
Should Milton's urban boundary expand further within this term? Under what conditions?
No answer to this question.
Moved 106-25 on 2025-07-14 — THAT Town of Milton Council support the granting of Draft Plan Approval by the Commissioner of Development Services for the proposed plan of subdivision (Town File: 24T-24002/M); (Carried)
Moved on 2024-10-07 — THAT Council endorse the Town’s application for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) - Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) as outlined herein, including the selection of the Stormwater Management Pond 15 retrofit… (Carried)
Moved 181-23 on 2023-12-18 — THAT Report DS-059-23 (Council, 18 Dec 2023) outlining an amendment to the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to implement the refined limits of the Natural Heritage System BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Voted for on 041-24, 2024-03-25 — THAT the motion be amended to include the following: AND THAT the Council of the Town of Milton reaffirms its opposition to the Campbellville Quarry Application and requests the Premier to honour his promise to stop the quarry…
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
Would you use, or support the use of, strong mayor powers? Under what circumstances?
No answer to this question.
What is one specific change you would make to how council engages residents between elections?
No answer to this question.
What does Milton need more right now — continuity or change — and why are you the answer?
No answer to this question.
How would you use the mayor's budget-proposal power differently than the status quo?
No answer to this question.
What is your working relationship plan with Halton Region, or its successor structure given the provincial regional-governance review?
No answer to this question.
Voted for on 067-2025, 2025-05-26 — THAT the Town Clerk be directed to proceed with the Appointment by Application process to fill the vacancy in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule A to this report.
These are individual decisions on individual items. A vote is cast on one resolution for reasons the minutes do not record, so this list is not a summary of where they stand — it is the items themselves.
Would you support large-scale data centres being developed in our municipality, and what would make you support or oppose a specific project?
No answer to this question.
How would you weigh the economic benefits of a data centre against its use of land, electricity, water, and other municipal infrastructure?
No answer to this question.
Should the municipality actively pursue data-centre investment, or only consider proposals as they come forward?
No answer to this question.
What the record shows
No motion moved or recorded vote cast on this theme. Only substantive motions and votes recorded by name are counted, and most council votes are not recorded by name under the Municipal Act.
Accounts linked from the candidate's own website or filed with the Clerk. Nothing here was found by searching for their name: guessing at an account and attaching it to a real person is a mistake worth avoiding entirely. These are links out, not content read or quoted here.
Captured 2026-08-23 from https://www.sameeraali.ca/. These are the candidate's own words on their own site, not a summary written here. Campaign sites change; this is what it said on that date.
This is not an answer to the questionnaire. The one-line description of each theme is written by RecordAI from the candidate’s own site; the quotation beneath it is theirs, verbatim, and is checked against the page it is attributed to before it appears. It is what their own website says on each theme, with the sentence it came from. A candidate writing that they care about traffic has not thereby said whether they would raise the transit budget, so nothing here is treated as a position on a question they were not asked. Every quotation was checked against the page it is attributed to.
The site references a media article where the candidate advocates for the municipality to proactively manage AI data centre proposals. She describes these proposals as inevitable and calls for guardrails to address them. [RecordAI]
In their words: “A Milton councillor wants the municipality to get started on a policy to proactively manage the AI data centre proposals” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate aims to keep property taxes competitive by growing the commercial tax base and maximizing development charge revenue. She also proposes a dedicated Small Business Liaison Office to help entrepreneurs navigate municipal services. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Grow Milton’s commercial tax base to help keep property taxes competitive and ensure the cost of city services is shared more broadly.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate emphasizes a leadership style grounded in listening, collaboration, and delivering practical solutions. She highlights her experience as a Regional Councillor and her focus on inclusive decision-making and community safety. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Sameera believes in listening first, working collaboratively, and focusing on solutions that deliver real results.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate advocates for planned growth that includes commercial and employment lands to support the tax base, alongside a 20-year capital infrastructure plan. She emphasizes balancing residential expansion with economic development and protecting rural character. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Milton cannot build a sustainable future on residential growth alone. We need more employers, businesses, commercial development and tourism” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The platform includes plans to improve winter services with dedicated windrow clearing and GPS tracking for snowplows. It also highlights investments in fire services, community funds for mental health, and improvements to recreation facilities. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Explore dedicated windrow clearing programs for residents who need help most.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate proposes establishing inter-regional transit along Highway 25, advocating for GO Bus connections, and introducing free transit for low-income seniors. She also supports building safer cycling lanes and pedestrian connections to transit hubs. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Establish inter-regional transit along Highway 25 with Oakville and regional partners.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
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None of this changes anything else on this page. A reporter’s summary is their compression of what was said, not the member’s own words, so nothing here is recorded as a position or compared against one. Where they are quoted directly, those words are theirs — and they are shown here rather than folded into a stance they did not write.
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