Candidate for Mayor · filed May 1, 2026
George Minakakis currently sits as Town Councillor for Ward 1, and is seeking a different seat.
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 | Mayor |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 1, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | https://electgeorge.ca |
| Email filed with the Clerk | [email protected] |
Source: the Town's certified candidate list. Contact details are those the candidate themselves gave the Clerk.
Captured 2026-08-23 from https://electgeorge.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.
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.
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.
This is not an answer to the questionnaire. 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 argues that property taxes rise annually without clear value for money and proposes keeping taxes down by building a stronger tax base through job creation.
In their words: “Budget Accountability Keep property taxes down. The Mayor is accountable for the budget.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate calls for leadership focused on accountability, outcomes, and managing interconnected issues like growth and taxes with discipline and experience.
In their words: “Leadership is about purpose, accountability, and outcomes. That is how I have defined my 30-year career in business, governance, and public service.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate states that Milton is growing rapidly but jobs and amenities are not keeping pace, requiring new approaches to manage growth actively rather than passively.
In their words: “Milton is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada; unfortunately, the jobs and amenities are not keeping up with the rapid population growth.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The text mentions affordable housing as a concern residents have raised, but does not outline specific policies or positions on supply or affordability measures.
In their words: “George is open to hearing all your concerns, from affordable housing to creating safer and thriving communities.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate notes having lived in both urban and rural Milton and cites past leadership in stopping a quarry that threatened the local environment.
In their words: “I have also had local leadership roles as Chair of Milton Hydro and Action Milton, which helped secure Premier Ford’s public commitment to stop a proposed quarry that threatened our water, environment, and quality of life.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate emphasizes that services must be delivered effectively and that leadership should focus on how decisions are made to address cost-of-living challenges.
In their words: “Municipal leadership can make a difference by being disciplined, practical, and focused on how the Town works, how decisions are made, and how services are delivered.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
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.
No questionnaire answers yet. Until they arrive this shows only their website and, for sitting members, their record.
What they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The candidate states that Milton is growing rapidly but jobs and amenities are not keeping pace, requiring new approaches to manage growth actively rather than passively.
In their words: “Milton is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada; unfortunately, the jobs and amenities are not keeping up with the rapid population growth.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
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 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.
What they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The text mentions affordable housing as a concern residents have raised, but does not outline specific policies or positions on supply or affordability measures.
In their words: “George is open to hearing all your concerns, from affordable housing to creating safer and thriving communities.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
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 they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The candidate argues that property taxes rise annually without clear value for money and proposes keeping taxes down by building a stronger tax base through job creation.
In their words: “Budget Accountability Keep property taxes down. The Mayor is accountable for the budget.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
Moved 026-26 on 2026-02-09 — THAT staff be directed to present a proposed development charge by-law on April 13, 2026 with consideration for the background study and draft by-laws included herein as Attachments 2, 3, and 4, as well as the feedback received through… (Carried)
Moved 160-25 on 2025-12-01 — THAT the incremental transfer to reserve of $750,000 to reduce the infrastructure deficit be removed from 2026 Operating Budget, and that an additional $170,000 be transferred from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to the Operating Budget… (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 for 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…
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 they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The candidate emphasizes that services must be delivered effectively and that leadership should focus on how decisions are made to address cost-of-living challenges.
In their words: “Municipal leadership can make a difference by being disciplined, practical, and focused on how the Town works, how decisions are made, and how services are delivered.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
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.
What they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The candidate notes having lived in both urban and rural Milton and cites past leadership in stopping a quarry that threatened the local environment.
In their words: “I have also had local leadership roles as Chair of Milton Hydro and Action Milton, which helped secure Premier Ford’s public commitment to stop a proposed quarry that threatened our water, environment, and quality of life.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
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.
What they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
The candidate calls for leadership focused on accountability, outcomes, and managing interconnected issues like growth and taxes with discipline and experience.
In their words: “Leadership is about purpose, accountability, and outcomes. That is how I have defined my 30-year career in business, governance, and public service.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
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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