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Candidate for Regional Councillor, Ward 1 · filed May 1, 2026
Colin Best currently holds this seat as Regional Councillor for Ward 1, and is seeking re-election.
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 | Regional Councillor, Ward 1 |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 1, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://www.colinbest.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 your ward 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 100-26 on 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; (Carried)
Moved 102-26 on 2026-06-22 — THAT Staff Report DS-041-26 (Council, 22 Jun 2026) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Urban Zoning By-law 016- 2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a mixed-use highdensity subdivision, BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 077-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT Staff Report DS-033-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the approval of the proposed development BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 078-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT Staff Report DS-034-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the approval of the proposed development BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 038-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT Staff be directed to consider all comments received at the Special Meeting of Council in the preparation of the Agerton Secondary Plan. (Carried)
Moved 004-25 on 2025-01-27 — THAT Official Plan Amendment 89, regarding proposed Official Plan policies to update the Town’s policy framework related to the Omagh Area, be approved. (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…
and 4 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.
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 038-23 on 2023-03-06 — THAT the Municipal Housing Pledge attached as Appendix “C” be endorsed; AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to submit the final Municipal Housing Pledge to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; (Carried Unanimously)
Voted against 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 your ward, and what is your fix?
No answer to this question.
Moved 105-26 on 2026-06-22 — THAT Staff Report DS-024-26 (Council, 22 Jun 2026) outlining an amendment to the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a transportation terminal, BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 075-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated December 19, 2025, included herein as Attachment 1, be received in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act, 1990. (Carried)
Moved 069-2025 on 2025-05-26 — 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-24003/M); (Carried)
Moved 071-2025 on 2025-05-26 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined on Schedule A; AND THAT the proposal award for Bus Refurbishment to MTB Transit Solutions Inc. (Carried)
Moved 158-24 on 2024-11-04 — THAT Milton Council convene into confidential session to discuss itigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board in respect to a Quarterly Legal Update and… (Carried)
Moved 159-24 on 2024-11-04 — THAT Milton Council convene into confidential session to discuss itigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board in respect to a Quarterly Legal Update and… (Carried)
Voted against 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 4 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 074-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the Development Charge Background Study dated December 19, 2025, as well as the addendums dated March 13, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, included herein as Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 be received in accordance with Section 10… (Carried)
Moved 075-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated December 19, 2025, included herein as Attachment 1, be received in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act, 1990. (Carried)
Moved 080-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the final tax rate by-law on today’s agenda be considered for approval. (Carried)
Moved 082-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the Procurement By-law and the Banking Signing Authority Bylaws on the Council meeting agenda be considered for approval. (Carried)
Moved 046-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT the timing of the presentation to Council of the proposed Development Charge (DC) and Community Benefit Charge (CBC) by laws be deferred to the May 11, 2026 Council meeting, or later, as described more fully in report ES-013-26 (Council, 16 Mar 2026). (Carried)
Moved 047-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT the delegated authority to award the purchase of one (1) Fire Apparatus Vehicle, which has a budgeted amount of $1,938,835 (inclusive of net HST) be approved as outlined in Schedule A; (Carried)
Voted against 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 9 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 005-25 on 2025-01-27 — THAT Council approve Official Plan Amendment No. 90, Britannia Secondary Plan, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-004-25 (Council, 27 Jan 2025); AND THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION in support of Official Plan Amendment No. (Carried)
Moved 137-22 on 2022-12-19 — BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillors Malbouef, Best, and Marshall be appointed to the Milton Public Library Board. (Carried)
Moved 141-22 on 2022-12-19 — BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillors Khalqi and Ijaz be appointed to the Milton Youth Advisory Committee. (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 074-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT the Development Charge Background Study dated December 19, 2025, as well as the addendums dated March 13, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, included herein as Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 be received in accordance with Section 10… (Carried)
Moved 159-25 on 2025-12-01 — BE IT RESOLVED THAT funding of $25,000 be provided to the Halton Agricultural Society to support a 2026 Canada Day celebration, on terms that are aligned with the guidelines of the Milton Community Fund, and with funding provided from… (Carried)
Moved 069-2025 on 2025-05-26 — 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-24003/M); (Carried)
Moved 071-2025 on 2025-05-26 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined on Schedule A; AND THAT the proposal award for Bus Refurbishment to MTB Transit Solutions Inc. (Carried)
Moved 005-25 on 2025-01-27 — THAT Council approve Official Plan Amendment No. 90, Britannia Secondary Plan, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-004-25 (Council, 27 Jan 2025); AND THAT Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION in support of Official Plan Amendment No. (Carried)
Moved 118-23 on 2023-07-17 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; THAT the contract increase to Gazzola Paving for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program (Main Street from Thompson Road to Drew Centre) in… (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.
What Halton Region decision from this past term would you have voted differently on?
No answer to this question.
Regional priorities — water and wastewater capacity, policing costs, waste — pick the one you would champion.
No answer to this question.
Moved 064-26 on 2026-04-13 — WHEREAS school trustees have existed in Ontario since 1816 and have long played an essential role in delivering accountability, reflecting local priorities and ensuring that the students they represent are receiving the resources… (Carried)
Moved 127-25 on 2025-09-08 — WHEREAS the Town of Milton is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient enforcement of municipal by-laws; AND WHEREAS repeated, unfounded, or frivolous complaints made to By-Law Enforcement, Fire Services, or other departments can… (Carried)
Moved 013-2025 on 2025-02-03 — THAT Milton Council convene into confidential session for educational or training purposes to receive a presentation from the Town’s Integrity Commissioner and a Cyber Security presentation. (Carried)
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.
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Captured 2026-08-23 from https://www.colinbest.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.
Written by other people, not by this site. Headlines and links only, with the outlet and date. Where a piece quotes them directly, that quotation is printed word for word and checked against the article it is attributed to.
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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“We’re looking at a lot of impact on our capital budget,”
Colin Best, quoted in this piece. Their words, not a summary written here — read it at InsideHalton / Milton Champion.
“Is there any way we can improve our outreach services?”
Colin Best, quoted in this piece. Their words, not a summary written here — read it at InsideHalton / Milton Champion.
This is a record of what the Town certified and what the candidate publishes themselves. It contains no rating, ranking or endorsement, and no assessment of any candidate. Corrections are welcome and acted on within 48 hours — see the methodology page.
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16 of the 44 candidates who could be reached have answered the same 26 questions. Replies are open until Sunday 11 October 2026. 1 other candidate publishes no contact address anywhere, so they could not be asked. Read the answers, and who has answered → · the questions
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