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Candidate for Regional Councillor, Ward 2 · filed May 14, 2026
| Office sought | Regional Councillor, Ward 2 |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 14, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://galenformilton.ca/ · archived |
| Email filed with the Clerk | [email protected] |
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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.
Do you support the Official Plan as adopted? If not, what specifically would you seek to change?
I support the general direction of the Official Plan. In its next iteration, I'd like to see a stronger focus on employment growth and economic diversification, a more robust and regionally connected public transit system, and building complete, connected, livable communities where infrastructure and service levels match growth.
On the same question, their website says: “The Town's Official Plan has our community swelling to more than 400,000 residents by 2051.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
Where in your ward do you believe higher density belongs — and where doesn't it?
I believe higher density belongs in areas whose built form can be reasonably modified to accommodate that growth with minimal disruption. Generally speaking, I support densification along major transit corridors and arterial roads, but only when sufficient infrastructure and services are in place first and where steps are taken to minimize disruption to existing residents.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
When a development application conflicts with community opposition but complies with the Official Plan, how do you decide?
I have spent a meaningful portion of my career working in collaboration with people from a variety of backgrounds with strong opinions and conflicting interests to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. I believe I would find success working with developers and community members to find a comfortable middle ground for development proposals in my ward, but if a situation is for some reason zero-sum and I have to choose between compliance with the Official Plan or alignment with my ward, my first responsibility will always be to my constituents. If, after meaningful engagement and public consultation, our ward is aligned that a development proposal is not in its best interest, I will not support it, full stop.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Milton is hitting its housing targets. Is that the right target, too low, or too fast?
Milton has grown quickly, but I don't think that's a problem in and of itself. My issues are where and how we've been growing and that our growth hasn't been complemented by adequate infrastructure and improved service delivery. When residents arrive before needed improvements to infrastructure and services, the resulting strain on existing resources diminishes everyone's quality of life.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What is one concrete action council can take to improve attainability for first-time buyers and renters, not just supply volume?
Council doesn't have as much control over housing affordability as other orders of government, but that doesn't mean we should just throw up our arms, say it's someone else's problem, and not participate in finding solutions. One thing I'd like to see is council do more to ensure Milton gets its fair share of funding from other orders of government. The feds and the province are investing heavily in infrastructure and housing right now and we need to do a better job of capturing and keeping their attention. I'd like to see us identify more opportunities to collaborate with our provincial and federal partners going forward, including by revisiting our potential participation in the Development Charge Reduction Program, which we've seen lower the up-front cost of housing in peer communities, leading to more homes being built more quickly and becoming available at a lower cost to buyers and renters.
On the same question, their website says: “I will pursue all avenues to create affordable housing options , including cutting red tape, permitting reform, collaboration with other orders of government, and incentive programs.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
Should Milton use tools like inclusionary zoning, pre-zoning around transit, or reduced parking minimums? Which, and where?
I support the targeted deployment of tools like inclusionary zoning and pre-zoning where appropriate. I look forward to living in a community which is better equipped for us to be able to reduce parking minimums and I think enhancements to public transit and active transit options will be key to getting us there, but for now we remain incredibly car-dependent and I do not feel it would be appropriate to reduce parking minimums on a regular basis at this time.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What, specifically, can a Milton council member do to advance all-day two-way GO service beyond passing motions?
The proverbial ball on all-day two-way GO service is squarely in the province's court. They are the decision-making authority and need to deliver on their repeated election promises around this issue. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I will work with partners around our council table and Mississauga's (as they too have been clamoring for improvements to this line for years) to advocate strongly to our MPP and other provincial partners for these sorely-needed enhancements.
On the same question, their website says: “I will fight to expand Milton Transit and active transit options, enhance local and regional roads, modernize and synchronize traffic infrastructure, and push my provincial and federal colleagues to get serious about all-day two-way GO service so we can get Milton moving again.” — 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?
Yes, I would support increasing Milton Transit's budget and service hours. There is a ton of pent-up demand for public transit in Milton. I've heard from family after family at the doors and over my years living in town that our residents would love to be able to leave their cars at home, but they don't feel the reach and frequency of Milton Transit buses is reliable enough for them to do so. There is a large body of evidence that when you make investments to enhance transit service and frequency in communities with low ridership, that ridership rises dramatically as residents realize the public transit system is a viable alternative. I believe this would be the case in Milton too and support phasing in enhancements funded through a combination of capital investment, growth-related funding, provincial and federal grants, and anticipated fare growth.
On the same question, their website says: “I will fight to expand Milton Transit and active transit options, enhance local and regional roads, modernize and synchronize traffic infrastructure, and push my provincial and federal colleagues to get serious about all-day two-way GO service so we can get Milton moving again.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What is the single worst traffic pinch point in your ward, and what is your fix?
Thompson between Laurier and Main. Unfortunately, there's no easy solution, as past iterations of council have supported developments that have significantly increased population density in an area where road widening is impractical, if not impossible. The best we will be able to do is slightly relieve pressure through a combination of traffic signal recalibration, longer advanced greens to move cars more efficiently off of Thompson onto Childs, Nipissing, Drew Centre, and Main, and enhancements to public and active transit options to pull more cars off of the road.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Growth-related revenue is shrinking. Rank your preference: higher property taxes, more debt, deferred projects, or reduced service levels — and defend it.
I think this is a bit of a false choice. The question proposes a series of solutions with the implication that they are the only options that will allow us to maintain existing spending in the face of declining revenues. I would rather see us conduct a review of core services and new spending with a particular focus on new expenditures approved over the past term of council, to find efficiencies, and for us to do a far better job of petitioning the provincial and federal governments and private partners to ensure we receive our fair share of investment.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What tax increase range do you consider acceptable for 2027, and what would justify exceeding it?
At or below the rate of inflation. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, my priority will be keeping any property tax increase as low as possible while delivering core services as efficiently as possible and diversifying town revenue streams to minimize the burden on property tax payers.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Name one Town expenditure you would cut, or one you would add.
I would support targeted investment in increased by-law enforcement. Milton's reactive by-law enforcement approach is not meeting the mark. Peer communities have been successful in increasing by-law compliance by proactively targeting rule-breakers in the areas with the most violations, which also generates increased revenue to offset the up-front cost of the increased service.
On the same question, their website says: “As Regional Councillor for Ward 2, I'll advocate for an operations and services review to ensure taxpayers are getting value for money , fight to keep property tax increases to a minimum , and look for ways to reduce the cost of municipal services for low and fixed-income Miltonians.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
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?
Healthcare and education may not fall under the jurisdiction of the Town or Region, but I believe strongly that effective elected officials do their part to ensure their constituents are well-served by all levels of government, not just the ones they represent. As Milton's population has grown, its healthcare and education infrastructure have not kept pace. Our ER, hospital and healthcare workers are under immense stress. Our schools are overcrowded and our educators overburdened. I have known our Member of Provincial Parliament for more than a decade. We shared a ballot two years ago and have a good relationship. I have worked in the offices of the provincial Ministers of Labour and Indigenous Affairs, currently serve as General Manager for the former Minister of Finance for the province, and am the son of a former provincial cabinet minister. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I'll leverage my provincial experience and relationships to ensure our residents get the support they need from the province. Residents should measure my performance- and, much more importantly, the performance of the provincial government- through measurable outcomes: class sizes, wait times, and system capacity.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What is your position on the Milton Education Village's priorities and timeline?
I am tremendously supportive of the Milton Education Village. I studied at the University of Waterloo, just down the street from Laurier and Conestoga, and worked for a time in the Office of Wilfrid Laurier University's President. I have to confess that I wish the province had sustained the $90 million infrastructure commitment it made and that the campus as originally envisioned was already in operation, but it's been wonderful to see Laurier and Conestoga establish an initial footprint in Milton and I look forward to seeing their full, vibrant, sprawling, sustainable, future-focused campus come to life. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I'll do all I can to support Laurier, Conestoga, and the development and ongoing success of the Milton Education Village.
On the same question, their website says: “By completing and leveraging the Milton Education Village, providing incentives, and building partnerships with prospective employers, we can retain our best and brightest.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What recreation or community facility gap would you prioritise next, and where?
Since becoming a father last year, it's become increasingly clear to me that there is a meaningful and growing gap in the availability of recreation and community services. Community infrastructure hasn't kept pace with growth and parents are being put in the awkward position of having to compete with one another to guarantee their children access to recreation through the Town. I'm glad that the Town is already in the process of updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and, as Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I'll seek to balance support for additional recreation infrastructure in the fastest growing areas of town and the maintenance and expansion of facilities in established areas.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
How should council balance aggregate and quarry operations against groundwater and community concerns?
The province has a sufficient supply of aggregate and I have significant environmental and quality of life concerns relating to the proposed quarry development plans I've seen. I am not supportive of proposals to add any additional aggregate extraction facilities or capacity in Milton's urban boundary and I am grateful for the work of advocacy organizations like ACTION Milton and CORE Burlington to make the community's voice on these matters heard.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What is your commitment to rural Milton on roads, internet, and service equity?
While rural internet access does not fall under the direct purview of the Town and Region, as mentioned above, I am a strong believer that elected officials' responsibilities extend beyond their jurisdiction and would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Milton's MPs to ensure that as improvements are made in Milton writ large, rural residents can also look forward to better, more efficient, and reliable internet access. I would also work to ensure continued and improved equity of service and infrastructure for rural residents, including with regard to roads. My father's family homesteaded in British Columbia and I still have family today in rural areas across the country. As Milton continues to grow, rural residents cannot be made to feel like second-class citizens. I will continue to advocate to ensure they get their fair share.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Should Milton's urban boundary expand further within this term? Under what conditions?
No.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Would you use, or support the use of, strong mayor powers? Under what circumstances?
No, I would not support the use of strong mayor powers— or strong chair powers for that matter. Our current system is not perfect, but it ensures residents in each corner of Milton have a say, through their elected officials, in decisions regarding the future of our community. I believe the best decisions are made through compromise and collaboration and would not be in favour of a strong mayor or strong chair strong arming the public because they believe they know best.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What is one specific change you would make to how council engages residents between elections?
I think Ward 2 deserves much more engagement than it's been getting from its elected officials. If elected, I will host multiple town halls per year, engage in regular door-knocking in areas in the direct proximity of planned development and other major changes, and maintain clear and open communication channels through in-person event attendance, a newsletter, website, and social media channels. Residents deserve to be regularly and meaningfully consulted on decisions that affect them and that standard simply hasn't been met in our ward in quite some time. If elected, it'll be a top priority for me.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What does Milton need more right now — continuity or change — and why are you the answer?
Continuity in character, change in direction. I was born in Milton District Hospital thirty-some-odd years ago. Last year, my daughter was born in the same hospital. While Milton has changed tremendously over the time separating our births, the things that truly make Milton great- wonderful people, a vibrant culture and sense of community, a beautiful natural environment, and a warm, approachable, energetic downtown core- remain intact. The Town's Official Plan has Milton growing to more than 400,000 residents by 2051. The key challenge for Milton's next council and for the councils that follow will be ensuring growth is reasonable, sustainable, and accompanied by proportionate improvements to infrastructure and service delivery: a standard, I believe, that has not been met in some time. As someone with a lifetime of lived experience in our community and a track record of delivering results working hand-in-hand with the provincial and federal governments, Conservation Halton, Wilfrid Laurier University, and other community partners, I believe I am well positioned to help steer a change in a direction that will ensure a continuity of town character to enable Milton to be the best possible place to work, study, and raise a family.
On the same question, their website says: “After more than two decades of service by the same councillors, Ward 2 needs a fresh voice: someone with the local knowledge, energy, and experience to drive results across New and Old Milton.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What Halton Region decision from this past term would you have voted differently on?
Current Ward 2 Regional Councillor Rick Malboeuf was the only councillor to oppose a motion which came before Halton Region's Council in late 2024 to take the fight against the proposed CN Intermodal Hub to the Supreme Court. Cost was Councillor Malboeuf's stated reason for opposing the motion and I share his tremendous respect for responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds, but I believe that hub is too poor a fit for the community and that fight too important, so, if I had been on council, I would have supported the motion to continue to oppose the intermodal hub.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Regional priorities — water and wastewater capacity, policing costs, waste — pick the one you would champion.
I think this is a bit of a false trichotomy. If I'm forced to choose one from among the three, I'd have to pick water and wastewater capacity. I believe Milton's most acute ongoing issue is our infrastructure and services gap. Successive councils haven't done a good enough job of ensuring growth has been directed to places that make sense, executed in ways that make sense, and supported with sufficient infrastructure and services. The Town's Official Plan has Milton growing to more than 400,000 residents by 2051. A large part of ensuring that growth is controlled, managed, and sustained will come down to supporting it with adequate infrastructure, including enhancements to our water and wastewater capacity. That said, a term of council is four years, leaving an effective councillor ample time to champion water and wastewater capacity, policing costs, and waste. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I'll work hard every day to ensure our next council better manages our growth, builds a safer community, and ensures timely, effective service delivery across the board, including with respect to waste collection.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Would you support large-scale data centres being developed in our municipality, and what would make you support or oppose a specific project?
I am currently opposed to hyperscale data centre development in Milton. On August 20th, I committed that, if elected, I would introduce a motion calling on the Town of Milton to restrict new development related to data centres for a period of at least one year. Milton voted on a similar motion on September 14th, which narrowly failed. As Ward 2's Regional Councillor, I will stay true to my platform commitment and introduce a motion for consideration by the new council, which I expect will meaningfully differ in its composition from the current council. My current opposition to data centre development is based on a growing body of evidence which shows that hyperscale data centres are disproportionate draws on local municipal drinking water and electricity grids and an inefficient long-term use of employment land. I appreciate that council passed a motion at the same meeting on September 14th calling for additional study and review of planning considerations relating to data centre development and look forward to seeing the results of that research. I am not opposed to data centres forever, but it's clear we need more information and there's no reason for Milton to be the province's or country's guinea pig. For now, I would only support a specific project if I saw sufficient evidence from a credible source that the development's net environmental and socioeconomic impact would be positive.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
How would you weigh the economic benefits of a data centre against its use of land, electricity, water, and other municipal infrastructure?
Holistically; these factors cannot be considered in isolation. For now, the limited body of evidence suggests that data centres are a disproportionate consumer of electricity and clean drinking water and that while they offer some long-term economic benefit through a limited number of permanent high-paying positions, that their enduring economic benefit is muted, as much of the job creation offered by data centres is short-term and time-limited to the construction period. As such, I am currently opposed to hyperscale data centre development in Milton. If the body of evidence grows and shows greater efficiency of electricity and water consumption or an improved long-term socioeconomic proposition, I would be willing to revisit my position.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Should the municipality actively pursue data-centre investment, or only consider proposals as they come forward?
My position is that the Town of Milton should not actively pursue data centre development at this time.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
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The candidate highlights that property taxes have increased by 39% over the past term. They advocate for an operations and services review to ensure value for money, minimize property tax increases, and reduce costs for low and fixed-income residents. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Town taxes are up 39% over the past term of council. As Regional Councillor for Ward 2, I'll advocate for an operations and services review” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate criticizes the current council for talking about affordability without delivering results and notes that bylaw enforcement is inefficient and asymmetrical. They pledge to bring residents' voices to Town Hall and ensure bylaws are enforced fairly and equitably. [RecordAI]
In their words: “While Ward 2's councillors have talked a big game when it comes to affordability, they haven't delivered results.” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate argues that Milton's rapid growth has outpaced its infrastructure and services. They propose building "complete communities" with infrastructure that meets the needs of the growing population, referencing the Official Plan's projection of 400,000 residents by 2051. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Our Town has grown rapidly, but our infrastructure hasn't kept up and in recent years, the gap has only gotten worse.” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate states that homeownership is becoming unattainable for younger generations and low-income families. They pledge to pursue affordable housing options through red tape reduction, permitting reform, inter-governmental collaboration, and incentive programs. [RecordAI]
In their words: “I will pursue all avenues to create affordable housing options , including cutting red tape, permitting reform, collaboration with other orders of government, and incentive programs.” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate emphasizes the need to preserve and protect the natural environment through collaboration with Conservation Halton. They also intend to encourage sustainable development and accelerate Milton's path to net-zero emissions. [RecordAI]
In their words: “I will work with local partners like Conservation Halton to preserve and protect our natural environment , encourage sustainable development as our community continues to grow” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate asserts that municipal services such as transit, snow removal, and recreation have not kept pace with growth. They promise to cut red tape and fight for targeted service enhancements, including reliable public transit and efficient snow removal. [RecordAI]
In their words: “I'll find ways to cut red tape and fight for targeted service enhancements like reliable public transit and efficient snow removal.” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
The candidate claims Milton is behind peer communities in transit and suffers from gridlock. They intend to expand Milton Transit and active transit options, enhance roads, modernize traffic infrastructure, and advocate for all-day two-way GO service. [RecordAI]
In their words: “I will fight to expand Milton Transit and active transit options, enhance local and regional roads, modernize and synchronize traffic infrastructure” — their site, captured 2026-10-04
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