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Candidate for Regional Councillor, Ward 3 · filed June 19, 2026
Sammy Ijaz currently holds this seat as Regional Councillor for Ward 3, 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 3 |
|---|---|
| Filing date | June 19, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://sammyijaz.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 109-23 on 2023-07-17 — THAT Council receive Report DS-039-23 (Council, 17 Jul 2023) for information; AND THAT the recommended Policy Considerations for the theme of Working in Milton be endorsed by Council and that they be used to guide subsequent stages of We Make Milton – Milton’s… (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 155-20 on 2023-11-13 — THAT Council endorse the updated HAF Application, including the following five (5) additional initiatives as requested by the Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, as outlined further in ES-011-23 (Council, 13 Nov 2023): Permitting four… (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.
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 039-24 on 2024-03-25 — THAT Staff Report DS-017-24 (Council, 25 Mar 2024) outlining the Town-initiated Housekeeping Amendment to Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, to update the zoning for the Century Grove subdivision BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 043-24 on 2024-03-25 — THAT Staff Report DS-015-24 (Council, 25 Mar 2024) outlining an amendment to the Town Recommendation: of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to introduce Medical Clinic use on the subject lands BE APPROVED; (Carried)
Moved 155-20 on 2023-11-13 — THAT Council endorse the updated HAF Application, including the following five (5) additional initiatives as requested by the Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, as outlined further in ES-011-23 (Council, 13 Nov 2023): Permitting four… (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 against 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…
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 115-23 on 2023-07-17 — THAT the changes to user fees, as outlined through staff report CORS-038-23 (Council, 17 Jul 2023), be received; THAT the proposed User Fee By-law 058-2023 be considered for approval. (Carried)
Moved 116-23 on 2023-07-17 — THAT a single source award for a property tax billing and collection system to CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. be approved to an estimated amount of $1,531,577 (exclusive of HST) for the initial implementation along with a five-year… (Carried)
Moved 117-23 on 2023-07-17 — THAT staff be authorized to negotiate on a single source basis the award for the implementation and annual licensing of financial management software modules with Workday Ltd. as further outlined in this report. (Carried)
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 against 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 against 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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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://sammyijaz.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.
As Budget Chair, the candidate states they worked to reduce projected budget pressures from 13.05% to a final tax increase of 6.94%. They also cite improvements in snow removal efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to other municipalities. [RecordAI]
In their words: “As Budget Chair, he worked with Council to reduce projected budget pressures from 13.05% to a final Town tax increase of 6.94%” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate emphasizes a message of practical leadership, accountability, and delivering results. They highlight their role in connecting with residents to listen to ideas and concerns while delivering practical solutions. [RecordAI]
In their words: “defeating both an incumbent Regional Councillor and Town Councillor, on a message of practical leadership, accountability, and delivering results.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate advocates for planning growth responsibly to ensure infrastructure, services, and employment opportunities keep pace with development. They emphasize attracting high-quality jobs and maintaining livable communities while protecting taxpayer value. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Growth should be planned responsibly — with the infrastructure, services, and employment opportunities needed to support it.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The site notes that the candidate helped approve regional funding for 46 new affordable rental housing units currently under construction in Milton. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Helped approve Regional funding to support 46 new affordable rental housing units currently under construction at 1001 Kennedy Circle in Milton.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate lists priorities to expand parks, recreation, libraries, and community spaces, as well as support youth employment and mentorship. They also mention advancing automated wheeled cart collection and investing in youth-focused safety and mental health programs. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Expand parks, recreation, library, and community spaces Support more youth employment, mentorship, and programming opportunities” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate highlights expanding transit service hours, reducing wait times, and introducing Sunday transit. They also mention launching Canada's first diesel-to-electric bus conversion to improve the fleet's sustainability. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Transit service hours increased by 21% in 2025, while the revenue-to-cost ratio improved by 47% and specialized transit usage increased by 45%.” — 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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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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