Candidate for Regional Councillor, Ward 2 · filed May 12, 2026
John Challinor currently sits as Town Councillor for Ward 2, 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 | Regional Councillor, Ward 2 |
|---|---|
| Filing date | May 12, 2026 |
| Status | On the ballot |
| Campaign site | http://www.johnchallinor.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 http://www.johnchallinor.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.
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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.
Challinor states he recommended keeping tax hikes at the rate of inflation and highlights his history of not taking stipend increases since 2018.
In their words: “Recommended to Milton Council to keep tax hikes at the rate of inflation through motions I brought forward each year at the beginning of budget deliberations.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate emphasizes the need for water and sewer capacity allocation that aligns with Milton's growth plans extending to 2051.
In their words: “The requirement that it allocate water and sewer capacity, including pumping station support and water quality, in a timely way that corresponds with Milton’s growth plans out to 2051.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
The candidate identifies housing as a major issue requiring fair delivery of services by the Region. He also mentions protecting historic neighborhoods from unsympathetic infill growth.
In their words: “Worked with Milton Council and Town staff to develop and implement policies to protect historic neighbourhoods from unsympathetic, infill growth;” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
He argues that regional services like housing, policing, and public health must be delivered fairly relative to other municipalities in Halton.
In their words: “One The need to ensure that its services, specifically housing, policing and public health/social services, are delivered fairly, relative to the other municipalities in Halton;” — 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 emphasizes the need for water and sewer capacity allocation that aligns with Milton's growth plans extending to 2051.
In their words: “The requirement that it allocate water and sewer capacity, including pumping station support and water quality, in a timely way that corresponds with Milton’s growth plans out to 2051.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
Moved 040-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT Staff Report DS-019-26 outlining an application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Milton Rural Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, to facilitate commercial truck parking, BE APPROVED; (Lost)
Moved 007-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT Report DS-003-26 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for additional residential units in the Rural Area be approved; AND THAT Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 94 attached as Appendix A to Report DS-003-26; (Carried)
Moved 008-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT Report DS-005-26 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for additional residential units in the Urban Area on lots with no municipal water or sewage servicing be approved; (Carried)
Moved 173-25 on 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… (Carried)
Moved 176-25 on 2025-12-08 — THAT Council endorse the findings of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT Council direct Staff to incorporate the findings and directions of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis into… (Carried)
Moved 177-25 on 2025-12-08 — THAT Council endorse the Trafalgar Tertiary Plan attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services have the authority to approve any updates required to the Road Network Assessment; (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 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…
and 7 more, on their council record page.
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 identifies housing as a major issue requiring fair delivery of services by the Region. He also mentions protecting historic neighborhoods from unsympathetic infill growth.
In their words: “Worked with Milton Council and Town staff to develop and implement policies to protect historic neighbourhoods from unsympathetic, infill growth;” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
Moved 058-24 on 2024-04-15 — THAT Council approve the Financial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing program as outlined in Appendix A; AND THAT the program be valid and applicable for building permits issued on or after January 1, 2024 until March 31, 2026; (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…
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
Nothing on this theme on their site.
What the record shows
Moved 057-26 on 2026-04-13 — THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net decrease of $7,018,398 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-015-26, be… (Carried)
Moved 040-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT Staff Report DS-019-26 outlining an application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Milton Rural Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, to facilitate commercial truck parking, BE APPROVED; (Lost)
Moved 152-25 on 2025-11-03 — WHEREAS illegal U-turn activity has been on the rise for several years in Milton, putting those who perform this unlawful act as well as oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists at risk of injury or death; (Carried)
Moved 128-25 on 2025-09-08 — THAT Staff Report DS-051-25 outlining the Town-initiated amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) zone to site-specific Residential Low Density 2 zones… (Carried)
Moved 129-25 on 2025-09-08 — THAT Staff Report DS-053-25 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a truck terminal and motor repair garage, be approved; (Carried)
Moved 064-2025 on 2025-05-26 — THAT Staff Report DS-028-25 outlining an amendment to the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the construction of 67 single-detached dwellings with two-car garages, be approved; (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…
and 8 more, on their council record page.
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
Challinor states he recommended keeping tax hikes at the rate of inflation and highlights his history of not taking stipend increases since 2018.
In their words: “Recommended to Milton Council to keep tax hikes at the rate of inflation through motions I brought forward each year at the beginning of budget deliberations.” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
Moved 107-26 on 2026-06-22 — THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with implementation of the Veteran’s Monument in Victoria Park as described in this report. AND THAT a new capital project (C51020726 – Veteran’s Monument) be approved in the amount of $40,000… (Carried)
Moved 073-26 on 2026-05-11 — THAT Clause 12 of the motion be amended with the following revised wording: THAT the by-law on tonight’s agenda regarding the extension of, and revisions to, Development Charge By-law 045-21 with a revised expiry date of December 31, 2026… (Carried)
Moved 057-26 on 2026-04-13 — THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net decrease of $7,018,398 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-015-26, be… (Carried)
Moved 060-26 on 2026-04-13 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT Council approve the budget amendment for Boyne Limestone Trails in the Greenlands System (East of 16 Mile Creek- JSP), as outlined… (Carried)
Moved 011-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT the 2026 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services (attached as Appendix A), including the transfers to/from reserve as presented, be approved. (Carried)
Moved 178-25 on 2025-12-08 — THAT Council direct Staff to seek feedback on the Consultation Draft of the Milton New Official Plan; AND THAT Council direct Staff to complete a final draft Official Plan taking into account the feedback received through… (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…
Voted against 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 against 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…
and 20 more, on their council record page.
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
He argues that regional services like housing, policing, and public health must be delivered fairly relative to other municipalities in Halton.
In their words: “One The need to ensure that its services, specifically housing, policing and public health/social services, are delivered fairly, relative to the other municipalities in Halton;” — their site, captured 2026-08-23
What the record shows
Moved 060-26 on 2026-04-13 — THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT Council approve the budget amendment for Boyne Limestone Trails in the Greenlands System (East of 16 Mile Creek- JSP), as outlined… (Carried)
Moved 131-25 on 2025-09-08 — THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net increase of $6,427,707 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-043-25, be… (Carried)
Moved 121-23 on 2023-07-17 — WHEREAS Halton Regional Police Services and other police forces in Ontario and across Canada are hard-pressed, for practical reasons, to effectively deal with drivers of most automobiles and motorcycles who are exceeding municipal… (Carried)
Moved 004-23 on 2023-01-23 — BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the balance at 2022 year end in the Per Unit Development Processing reserve that exceeds the reserve target (currently estimated at an excess balance of $0.57M) be transferred to the Growth Capital – Other Reserve… (Carried)
Moved 005-23 on 2023-01-23 — BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Town levy for 2023, which is proposed to be increased by 7.96% in the 2023 Town of Milton Operating Budget document and result in an estimated blended tax rate increase of 4.26%, be revised to result in… (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 they told us
No answer on this theme.
What their website says on this theme
Nothing on this theme on their site.
What the record shows
Moved 057-26 on 2026-04-13 — THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net decrease of $7,018,398 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-015-26, be… (Carried)
Moved 040-26 on 2026-03-16 — THAT Staff Report DS-019-26 outlining an application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Milton Rural Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, to facilitate commercial truck parking, BE APPROVED; (Lost)
Moved 007-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT Report DS-003-26 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for additional residential units in the Rural Area be approved; AND THAT Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 94 attached as Appendix A to Report DS-003-26; (Carried)
Moved 015-26 on 2026-01-26 — THAT Councillor George Minakakis be appointed to Milton Economic Development Advisory Committee (MEDAC), Conservation Halton Board of Directors and the Board of Management for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). (Carried)
Moved 177-25 on 2025-12-08 — THAT Council endorse the Trafalgar Tertiary Plan attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services have the authority to approve any updates required to the Road Network Assessment; (Carried)
Moved 131-25 on 2025-09-08 — THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net increase of $6,427,707 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-043-25, be… (Carried)
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…
and 5 more, on their council record page.
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
Nothing on this theme on their site.
What the record shows
Moved 022-23 on 2023-02-06 — THAT Development Services Report DS-004-23 outlining the Town-Initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Town of Milton Official Plan to implement Bill 13: Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 and Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act… (Carried)
Voted against 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.
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