Nabil Ahmed

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.

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Do you support the Official Plan as adopted? If not, what specifically would you seek to change?

I support the overall direction of the Official Plan, particularly directing growth to appropriate areas, expanding housing options and protecting Milton's natural and rural areas.

My focus would be on implementation. Growth on paper has to be matched by roads, transit, stormwater infrastructure, parks and other services in the real world. I would closely review major applications against those impacts and push for infrastructure to keep pace rather than asking existing residents to absorb the consequences later.

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Where in your ward do you believe higher density belongs — and where doesn't it?

Higher density makes the most sense in serviced urban areas close to transit, major corridors and destinations people use every day.

I do not support simply spreading high density everywhere. Rural Ward 1, agricultural lands and established low-rise neighbourhoods require a different approach. That does not mean opposing gentle density within existing neighbourhoods. Secondary suites and other modest housing options can fit well when done appropriately.

Where larger-scale density is proposed, there should be sensible transitions, adequate infrastructure, parking considerations and realistic transportation options.

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When a development application conflicts with community opposition but complies with the Official Plan, how do you decide?

I would listen carefully to residents, but I also have to make decisions based on the planning rules, evidence and the authority Council actually has.

Community opposition alone should not automatically stop a compliant project, but compliance should not mean legitimate concerns are ignored. I would look closely at traffic, servicing, parking, safety, stormwater, design and neighbourhood impacts and use the legal planning tools available to improve a proposal.

Most importantly, I would explain clearly to residents what Council can and cannot change and why I voted the way I did.

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Milton is hitting its housing targets. Is that the right target, too low, or too fast?

I don't think the housing target should be judged in isolation.

Milton needs more housing, including options that first-time buyers, renters, young families and seniors can realistically use. But hitting a numerical target while transportation, infrastructure and services fall further behind would not be responsible growth.

I support continued housing construction, but the pace and location need to be connected to roads, transit, servicing, parks and other community infrastructure.

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What is one concrete action council can take to improve attainability for first-time buyers and renters, not just supply volume?

One practical action is making it easier to build more attainable types of housing in appropriate serviced areas, including townhomes, smaller units, secondary units and modest mid-rise housing.

Long and unpredictable approval processes add costs that can eventually appear in the purchase price or rent. Council can establish clearer rules and pre-zone appropriate areas so suitable projects are not unnecessarily delayed.

That does not solve affordability on its own, but it is one municipal tool that can expand housing choice without abandoning good planning.

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Should Milton use tools like inclusionary zoning, pre-zoning around transit, or reduced parking minimums? Which, and where?

Yes, selectively.

I support pre-zoning appropriate areas around major transit and the GO station for transit-supportive housing so expectations are clearer from the beginning.

I would also consider reduced parking requirements where residents have realistic transportation alternatives rather than applying the same standard everywhere.

Inclusionary zoning can also be considered where provincial law permits it, but I would want the financial impact examined carefully so the policy actually delivers affordable units instead of unintentionally preventing projects from proceeding.

Rural and car-dependent areas require different standards from major transit areas.

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What, specifically, can a Milton council member do to advance all-day two-way GO service beyond passing motions?

A Town councillor cannot order Metrolinx to provide all-day two-way GO service, and I will not pretend otherwise.

What Council can do is maintain sustained pressure on the Province and Metrolinx, demonstrate Milton's growth and ridership case, coordinate local transit and station access, and ensure planning around the station supports the service we are requesting.

I would also push for regular public reporting on discussions, commitments and timelines so advocacy is not reduced to occasional motions. Residents should be able to see what Milton has asked for and what response we have received.

On the same question, their website says: “Make two-way, all-day GO a continuing Town advocacy priority” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

Would you support increasing Milton Transit's budget and service hours, and how would you pay for it?

I would support targeted increases where ridership data and documented service gaps justify them.

A growing municipality cannot expect transit to become a realistic alternative to driving if routes are too infrequent or unavailable when residents need them.

I would first look to provincial and federal funding, available growth-related funding, fare revenue and operational efficiencies. Any additional Town funding should be connected to a specific, measurable service improvement such as frequency, coverage or reliability.

I support better transit, but spending more should produce a result residents can actually see.

On the same question, their website says: “Support Milton Transit expansion and the new transit facility” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

What is the single worst traffic pinch point in your ward, and what is your fix?

If I have to identify one, I would point to the Tremaine Road corridor around Main Street and toward Highway 401.

I use this corridor regularly and see the pressure firsthand. Tremaine Road is Halton Regional Road 22, so I would be clear with residents that major road decisions there sit primarily with Halton Region, not Milton Town Council.

My role would be to push the Region using current traffic, collision and intersection data, advocate for appropriate capacity and signal improvements, and make sure Town planning decisions do not make the problem worse. Better local transit also has to be part of the long-term solution.

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Growth-related revenue is shrinking. Rank your preference: higher property taxes, more debt, deferred projects, or reduced service levels — and defend it.

My order would be:

1. Defer or phase lower-priority projects. 2. Reduce or delay non-core service expansions where necessary. 3. Use debt selectively for long-lived infrastructure where future residents will also benefit. 4. Increase property taxes only after those options have been seriously examined.

I would not reduce core services such as fire protection, road maintenance, snow clearing or essential infrastructure simply to produce a lower number on paper.

Debt also cannot become a substitute for financial discipline. Every major expenditure should have a clear purpose, measurable result and realistic funding plan.

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What tax increase range do you consider acceptable for 2027, and what would justify exceeding it?

As a starting target, I would aim to keep the Town-controlled portion of the residential property-tax increase in roughly the 3 to 5 per cent range, with the lower end preferable.

I would only support exceeding that range if Council could demonstrate an unavoidable need involving essential infrastructure, public safety, legislated requirements or a serious service pressure that could not responsibly be deferred or funded another way.

Before asking residents to pay more, I would expect Council to examine project timing, efficiencies, available grants, development-related revenues and non-essential spending.

The important distinction is that Council controls the Town portion, not the entire combined property-tax bill. In 2026 the Town portion rose 6.94 per cent, while the estimated combined residential increase was approximately 4.75 per cent.

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Name one Town expenditure you would cut, or one you would add.

I would add targeted funding for road-safety improvements at documented high-risk intersections and speeding locations.

I want those investments driven by collision data, speed studies and documented resident concerns rather than politics. Depending on the location, that could mean intersection or signal changes, pedestrian improvements, speed-management measures or better lighting.

Road safety is something residents experience every day, and it is an area where municipal spending can produce a visible and measurable result.

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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?

I would be honest with residents that the Town does not operate hospitals or schools while still using the councillor's position to advocate consistently with the Province, school boards and other responsible bodies.

Residents should be able to see what was requested, who is responsible, what meetings or correspondence have taken place and what response was received.

I would report that work through my monthly councillor updates and, where relevant, connect outstanding Ward 1 issues to the Ward 1 Infrastructure & Issues Tracker.

Residents should not simply be told their councillor is "advocating." They should be able to see the follow-through.

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What is your position on the Milton Education Village's priorities and timeline?

I support the Milton Education Village and its potential to bring education, employment, innovation, housing and community amenities together.

My concern is making sure it develops as the complete community residents were promised rather than allowing the residential component to move substantially ahead while employment, institutional and transportation pieces lag behind.

Roads, transit, servicing, parks and connections to education and employment opportunities need to develop alongside housing. I would support clearer public milestones so residents can see which parts of the vision are progressing and which are falling behind.

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What recreation or community facility gap would you prioritise next, and where?

I would prioritize flexible youth recreation and community space serving Ward 1's growing urban neighbourhoods.

I hear at the doors in Ward 1 that young people need more places to participate in recreation, programs and social activities locally.

Before committing taxpayers to a major new building, I would review existing facility utilization, projected population growth and opportunities to expand useful programming or capacity within current facilities.

The goal should be meeting an actual service gap rather than building something simply because a capital project sounds attractive.

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How should council balance aggregate and quarry operations against groundwater and community concerns?

Groundwater and drinking-water protection have to be fundamental considerations, especially in rural Milton.

Aggregate resources have economic value, but residents should not be expected to accept unresolved risks involving private wells, groundwater, roads, dust, blasting or quality of life.

On files such as the Reid Road Reservoir Quarry, the Town is not the final approval authority, so I would be honest about that. Milton should still use every technical, planning and advocacy tool available, insist on strong evidence and continue raising unresolved concerns with provincial decision-makers.

Where significant risks remain unresolved, I would advocate against approval.

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What is your commitment to rural Milton on roads, internet, and service equity?

Rural Ward 1 should not receive second-class attention because its population is spread across a larger area.

I would prioritize roads, bridges, culverts, drainage, intersection safety, truck traffic and winter maintenance and make those issues visible through the Ward 1 Infrastructure & Issues Tracker.

For broadband, I would work with providers and the other levels of government responsible for expansion rather than pretending the Town can solve the issue alone.

I also intend to hold a regular rural Ward 1 roundtable involving Campbellville, Brookville, Moffat and Nassagaweya so rural service priorities are heard consistently.

On the same question, their website says: “Give Campbellville, Brookville, Moffat and Nassagaweya equal attention on service priorities” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

Should Milton's urban boundary expand further within this term? Under what conditions?

Not by default.

Milton should first make responsible use of areas already planned for growth and ensure infrastructure catches up with development already underway.

I would only consider further expansion if credible planning evidence showed it was necessary, servicing and transportation capacity were identified, the fiscal impact was understood and agricultural, environmental and rural impacts were properly addressed.

Expanding the map is easy. Paying for the infrastructure afterward is much harder. I would not support expansion simply to create another supply of developable land without a demonstrated community need and infrastructure plan.

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Would you use, or support the use of, strong mayor powers? Under what circumstances?

As a Town councillor, I would not personally hold strong mayor powers. My general preference is for Council decisions to be debated openly and supported through the normal democratic process wherever possible.

If strong mayor powers are used, for example on the budget, they should be exercised transparently and with a clear public explanation.

Extraordinary powers should remain extraordinary, not become a substitute for building consensus around Council.

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What is one specific change you would make to how council engages residents between elections?

I would launch a public Ward 1 Infrastructure & Issues Tracker.

Residents would be able to see what has been reported, which government is responsible, the current status and the next action on significant Ward 1 issues such as roads, culverts, drainage, bridges, construction and development applications.

I would combine that with a monthly councillor update explaining major Council decisions, how I voted and why.

Residents should not have to attend every Council meeting or repeatedly chase their councillor to find out what is happening.

On the same question, their website says: “Launch a public Ward 1 Infrastructure & Issues Tracker” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

What does Milton need more right now — continuity or change — and why are you the answer?

Milton needs change in expectations, not change simply for the sake of replacing everything that works.

I want to preserve what is working while raising the standard for communication, accountability and how closely growth is tied to infrastructure.

This is my first time running for elected office. My background is in real estate, where I have spent more than ten years working directly with homeowners, renters, first-time buyers, families and small businesses through complicated decisions.

That professional background also means I take conflicts seriously. If elected, I will follow the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Where I have a pecuniary conflict, including one arising through my business, I will disclose it and not participate in or vote on that matter.

My approach is simple: listen first, understand the facts, explain the decision and follow through.

On the same question, their website says: “A new generation of leadership Real solutions. A stronger Milton.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

What is the first motion you would bring forward?

I will launch a public Ward 1 Infrastructure & Issues Tracker myself in my first 100 days.

My first motion would direct staff to publish a data-based road-safety priority list for Ward 1 intersections and speeding hot spots, and to make existing Town data on roads, culverts, drainage and development applications publicly available so the tracker stays accurate.

Accountability starts with making the work visible.

On the same question, their website says: “Ward 1 road-safety review Start with documented intersection and speeding concerns and publish the priority list.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →

Name a vote from the 2022–2026 term you disagreed with, and what you would have done instead.

I would not have supported Council's September 8, 2025 budget-call direction requesting that the 2026 Operating Budget be presented with a 7.94 per cent local residential property-tax increase.

Before setting a target that high, I would have asked for clearer options showing what lower-priority spending could be phased or deferred, what outside funding could be pursued and where efficiencies could be found while protecting core services.

The final 2026 increase in the Town-controlled portion was 6.94 per cent. Fiscal restraint should mean prioritizing better, not allowing roads, fire, transit, snow clearing or essential asset maintenance to deteriorate.

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Would you support large-scale data centres being developed in our municipality, and what would make you support or oppose a specific project?

I would assess a large-scale data-centre proposal on its individual merits rather than give the entire industry a blanket yes or no.

I would want to know the number and quality of jobs created, tax and economic benefits, suitability of the site, electricity and water requirements, infrastructure impacts, environmental effects and what costs could ultimately fall on residents.

A project with a strong economic case and manageable infrastructure impacts could earn my support. A project consuming substantial land, power or municipal capacity without a comparable long-term community benefit would not.

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How would you weigh the economic benefits of a data centre against its use of land, electricity, water, and other municipal infrastructure?

I would evaluate the benefits and costs together rather than focusing only on the size of an investment announcement.

Council should understand the employment generated, municipal tax revenue, land consumption, electricity demand, water requirements, servicing costs, construction impacts and whether necessary infrastructure upgrades would be paid for by the project or existing residents.

I would also consider what other employment uses could occupy the same land.

Economic development matters, but Milton should receive a fair long-term benefit for the land, resources and infrastructure being used.

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Should the municipality actively pursue data-centre investment, or only consider proposals as they come forward?

For now, I would focus first on establishing clear Milton-specific planning expectations and understanding the infrastructure implications before aggressively recruiting large data centres.

Once that framework is in place, I would not rule out pursuing projects that fit Milton's employment strategy and demonstrate a strong net benefit.

My approach to economic development is to welcome investment, but not at any price. The municipality should know what capacity it has and what standards a project must meet before competing to attract it.

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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 candidate emphasizes fiscal responsibility by scrutinizing major spending for measurable outcomes and protecting core services like roads and fire. He commits to explaining budget votes in plain language and pursuing external funding to avoid burdening existing taxpayers. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Every tax dollar should have a purpose — and residents deserve to know what they're getting for it.” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate focuses on accountability and accessibility, promising regular office hours, monthly updates on Council votes, and a public tracker for infrastructure issues. He emphasizes a leadership style that listens to residents and explains decisions clearly rather than making unfulfillable promises. [RecordAI]

In their words: “You should not have to chase your councillor to be heard.” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate argues that Milton's rapid growth must be matched by adequate infrastructure and services. He commits to asking hard questions about traffic, transit, and stormwater for major developments to ensure responsible planning. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Growth has to come with the infrastructure to support it.” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate supports expanding housing options through responsible use of Town planning powers and collaboration with the Halton Region on prevention and shelter. He emphasizes that housing support should include service planning to maintain community livability. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Support appropriate housing and intensification only when service planning comes with it” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate commits to providing equal attention to rural communities like Campbellville and Brookville, focusing on issues such as road conditions, drainage, and groundwater. He plans to hold roundtables with rural residents to address their specific service priorities. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Give Campbellville, Brookville, Moffat and Nassagaweya equal attention on service priorities” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate aims to ensure community services keep pace with growth by protecting core services such as parks, recreation, and snow clearing. He proposes a public infrastructure tracker to monitor the status of roads, bridges, and construction projects for residents. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Protect core services first: roads, fire, transit, snow clearing, parks and asset maintenance” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

The candidate prioritizes road safety and transportation improvements, including data-based reviews of intersections and support for rural road renewal. He advocates for Milton Transit expansion and two-way, all-day GO service as a continuing priority. [RecordAI]

In their words: “Support Milton Transit expansion and the new transit facility” — their site, captured 2026-10-05

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