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Candidate for Town Councillor, Ward 4 · filed May 15, 2026
| Office sought | Town Councillor, Ward 4 |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 15, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://ginnimalik.com/ |
| 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.
Do you support the Official Plan as adopted? If not, what specifically would you seek to change?
Do you support the Official Plan?
I support the overall direction of the Official Plan adopted by Council. My priority is responsible implementation. As Milton grows, roads, transit, parks, recreation, and other infrastructure must keep pace. I will support evidence-based adjustments when needed, with meaningful resident consultation.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Where in your ward do you believe higher density belongs — and where doesn't it?
Where should higher density go?
Higher density makes the most sense around major transit areas and corridors where infrastructure can support it. In established neighbourhoods, we need to carefully consider traffic, parking, pedestrian safety, and neighbourhood character. Growth should be planned, not simply added wherever space is available.
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?
Development complies with the Plan, but residents oppose it. What do you do?
I would listen to residents, review the planning evidence, and understand the impacts before deciding. Following the Official Plan is important, but so are legitimate concerns about traffic, parking, safety, and infrastructure. My job is to represent residents while making responsible, evidence-based decisions within the Town’s authority.
Housing & Affordability
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?
Is Milton’s housing target right, too low or too fast?
Milton needs more housing, but success cannot be measured by unit numbers alone. Roads, transit, schools, parks and community services need to keep pace. I support meeting our housing needs while ensuring growth is responsible and supported by infrastructure.
On the same question, their website says: “The question isn't whether we grow, but whether we grow with intention.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What is one concrete action council can take to improve attainability for first-time buyers and renters, not just supply volume?
One concrete action for first-time buyers and renters?
Encourage a broader range of housing choices, including smaller ownership units, purpose-built rentals, secondary suites, and appropriate missing-middle housing. More choices at different price points can help first-time buyers and renters while allowing people to remain in Milton through different stages of life.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Should Milton use tools like inclusionary zoning, pre-zoning around transit, or reduced parking minimums? Which, and where?
Inclusionary zoning, pre-zoning, or reduced parking minimums?
I support using these tools where they make sense rather than applying them uniformly across Milton. Pre-zoning and appropriate density around major transit areas make sense. Parking requirements should reflect how people travel in each area, and affordability tools should be used where legally available and proven effective.
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?
How would you advance all-day, two-way GO?
Council cannot deliver GO service alone, but we can advocate consistently. I would work with Metrolinx, the Province, our MPPs and MPs, Halton, and neighbouring municipalities, backed by evidence on Milton’s growth, congestion, and ridership. Residents should also receive regular updates on progress.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Would you support increasing Milton Transit's budget and service hours, and how would you pay for it?
Increase Milton Transit spending and hours?
Yes, where ridership and community need justify it. Growing and underserved neighbourhoods need better connections. I would first pursue provincial and federal funding, growth-related funding, and efficiencies before relying heavily on property taxes. Transit expansion should have measurable service and ridership goals.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
What is the single worst traffic pinch point in your ward, and what is your fix?
Worst Ward 4 traffic pinch point? Bronte Street South and Britannia Road is one of the key traffic pressure points in Ward 4, particularly as surrounding neighbourhoods continue to grow. I would advocate for continued traffic monitoring and improvements based on traffic volumes, safety and future growth, while ensuring pedestrian and cycling safety are part of the solution. We need to plan road infrastructure ahead of growth rather than waiting for congestion to become worse.
Taxes & Infrastructure
On the same question, their website says: “Traffic along Louis St. Laurent Avenue can become congested during peak hours, and families in newer neighbourhoods are eager to see parks, schools, and community amenities completed as their communities continue to grow.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
Growth-related revenue is shrinking. Rank your preference: higher property taxes, more debt, deferred projects, or reduced service levels — and defend it.
Rank taxes, debt, deferred projects, and reduced services.
My preference is: defer or phase lower-priority projects first, responsibly use debt for long-term infrastructure, review service efficiencies, and consider higher property taxes last. Essential services and public safety must remain priorities. Before asking taxpayers for more, Council should demonstrate that other reasonable options were considered.
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?
Acceptable 2027 tax increase?
My goal would be to keep increases as close to inflation as reasonably possible while protecting essential services. Any significantly higher increase should require a clear public explanation showing why it is necessary and what efficiencies, grants or spending reductions were considered first.
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.
One expenditure you would cut or add?
I would prioritize additional investment in school-zone and pedestrian safety, including crossing guards, safer crossings, and appropriate traffic-calming measures. These are practical municipal investments that can directly improve safety for children and families.
Community Services
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
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?
How would you advocate for healthcare and schools?
Even when another level of government is responsible, Council should advocate strongly for Milton. I would work with our MPPs, MPs, school boards and healthcare partners and provide residents with regular updates on what was requested, what commitments were received and what remains outstanding.
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?
Milton Education Village?
I support the Milton Education Village and its potential to bring education, employment, healthcare, and other opportunities closer to home. My priority is ensuring transportation and infrastructure keep pace with development and that residents receive clear updates as major milestones are reached.
On the same question, their website says: “The Milton Education Village is an exciting opportunity to build a complete, connected community around a post-secondary campus. With thoughtful planning, we can create a neighbourhood that offers a variety of housing options, convenient transportation choices, accessible green spaces, and walkable streets that will serve residents for generations.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What recreation or community facility gap would you prioritise next, and where?
What recreation/community facility gap would you prioritize?
I would prioritize accessible recreation for children, youth, and families in Milton’s growing neighbourhoods. Before building another major facility, I would review population growth, existing facility usage, and geographic gaps to make sure taxpayers’ money goes where the need is greatest.
Rural Milton & Environment
On the same question, their website says: “Ensure new residential developments are matched with expanded parks, green spaces, and community centres.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
How should council balance aggregate and quarry operations against groundwater and community concerns?
Quarries versus groundwater/community concerns? Milton needs aggregate for roads, homes, and infrastructure, but protecting groundwater and nearby communities must remain a priority. I would support strong environmental review and groundwater monitoring, and ensure residents’ concerns about water, traffic, dust, and noise are properly considered. Where final authority rests with the Province, Milton should advocate strongly for appropriate safeguards.
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?
Rural roads, internet, and service equity?
Rural Milton should not be overlooked. I support safe and well-maintained roads, reliable connectivity, and fair access to municipal investment. Service equity does not always mean identical services; it means recognizing different community needs and treating rural residents fairly.
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?
Expand Milton’s urban boundary?
I would be cautious about further expansion this term. We should first ensure existing planned growth is supported by adequate infrastructure. Any future expansion should require demonstrated need, infrastructure capacity, environmental consideration, sound financial analysis, and meaningful public consultation.
Leadership & Governance
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?
Strong mayor powers?
I prefer collaborative and transparent Council decision-making. Strong mayor powers should not replace public debate, consultation, or accountability. If exceptional circumstances arise where those powers are legally available, any use should be clearly explained and transparent to residents.
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?
How would you improve resident engagement?
I would hold regular Ward 4 community meetings and provide ongoing updates showing what residents have raised, what action has been taken and what remains outstanding. Residents should not have to wait until the next election to hear from their councillor.
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 or change — and why you?
Milton needs continuity where things are working and positive change where our rapid growth has created gaps. I bring a community-focused perspective and will be an approachable, responsive voice for Ward 4, focused on practical issues such as safety, traffic, infrastructure, parks and responsible spending.
On the same question, their website says: “I'm not a career politician. I'm coming at this with a fresh perspective, a listening ear, and a heart full of intention to serve my community.” — their site. Everything it says, by theme →
What is the first motion you would bring forward?
What is your first motion?
My first motion would focus on school-zone and pedestrian safety. I would ask staff to identify priority locations with crossing, traffic, parking, or crossing-guard concerns and provide Council with recommended actions, costs, and timelines. We should identify safety problems before a serious incident occurs.
Their website does not address this question. Most campaign sites do not address most specific questions. What it does say →
Name a vote from the 2022–2026 term you disagreed with, and what you would have done instead.
Name a 2022–2026 Council vote you disagreed with. I would have approached the 2025 budget differently. While I support investments in roads, transit, and essential services, I would have pushed for a deeper review of lower-priority spending and opportunities to phase projects before increasing the burden on taxpayers.
With Milton growing quickly, we need investment, but we also need affordability. My approach would be to protect essential services and infrastructure while ensuring every reasonable efficiency is explored first.
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?
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.
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What they said in answer to the questions themselves is under Where they stand, question by question.
Captured 2026-10-07 from https://ginnimalik.com/. 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 candidate highlights the need to address parking and infrastructure bottlenecks before high-density growth overwhelms roads. She references specific municipal investments in roads, bridges, and stormwater infrastructure as part of managing growth. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Address parking and infrastructure bottlenecks before high-density growth overwhelms our roads.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate positions herself as a non-career politician who will provide a transparent, approachable, and accountable voice for Ward 4. She emphasizes listening to residents and ensuring local voices shape decisions affecting the community. [RecordAI]
In their words: “I promise to be a transparent, approachable, and hardworking voice on council” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate advocates for responsible development that matches new residential growth with parks, green spaces, and community centres. She emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning to ensure infrastructure and services keep pace with rapid expansion in Ward 4. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Ensure new residential developments are matched with expanded parks, green spaces, and community centres.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The site mentions the Milton Education Village as an opportunity to create a neighbourhood with a variety of housing options. It suggests that planning for housing should occur alongside parks, schools, and transportation to support future residents. [RecordAI]
In their words: “we can create a neighbourhood that offers a variety of housing options, convenient transportation choices, accessible green spaces” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate prioritizes the expansion of parks, recreational spaces, and community centres to match population growth. She emphasizes that green space should be a defining feature of new neighbourhoods rather than an afterthought. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Green space shouldn't be an afterthought — it should be a defining feature of how we grow.” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
The candidate supports expanding public transit services and improving regional connections, including GO rail service. She advocates for a 'Complete Streets' approach to infrastructure that accommodates drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. [RecordAI]
In their words: “Milton has taken important steps toward improving public transit, with a five-year roadmap focused on expanding service” — their site, captured 2026-10-07
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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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