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Ingersoll · Election 2026

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Mayor

2 candidates · 1 seat · Ingersoll

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Taxes & spendingRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-09Wants comparative municipal spending information and revenues beyond taxes or service charges.Brian PetrieNo public answer found

What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?

Tim Lobzun

2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Candidate account

2026-09-09

Wants comparative municipal spending information and revenues beyond taxes or service charges.

Proposed action
Use the BMA comparison and investigate other revenues.
Details & history
Context

His claim about past document withholding is unverified.

Candidate statement published elsewhere

2026-09-09

Says provincial mandates should come with provincial funding.

Authority
The mayor can advocate to the Province; provincial funding is not under municipal control.
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Roads & infrastructureRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic positionWants longer-term asset planning that extends infrastructure life.Brian PetrieNo public answer found

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Growth & planningRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-09Supports cross-boundary servicing where both councils agree, rather than additional boundary transfers.Brian PetriePublic position · 2026-09-24Supports attracting industrial investment and the infrastructure required for growth.

Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?

Tim Lobzun

2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Candidate account

2026-09-09

Supports cross-boundary servicing where both councils agree, rather than additional boundary transfers.

Proposed action
Seek intermunicipal servicing agreements.
Details & history
Context

Requires other councils and applicable approvals.

Candidate statement published elsewhere

2026-09-09

Opposes considering data centres on the water supply he believes is available.

Why: Questions water use and the absence of closed-loop heat recovery.

Authority
The mayor can propose and advocate; council decisions and any outside approvals remain necessary.
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HousingRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-18Calls for more smaller homes rather than concentrating on large multi-generational homes.Brian PetrieNo public answer found

What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?

Downtown & businessRead full answers Tim LobzunNo public answer foundBrian PetrieNo public answer found

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Children & recreationRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic positionSupports modern recreation facilities including two ice pads.Brian PetriePublic position · 2026-09-24Highlights getting construction started on the Multi-Use Recreation Centre.

What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?

Public servicesRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-18Wants to advocate for better water and wastewater surcharges for Ingersoll.Brian PetrieNo public answer found

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Public accountabilityRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-18Says residents should have an earlier opportunity to comment on subdivision plans.Brian PetriePublic position · 2026-09-24Says the next strategic plan should be shaped through renewed engagement with residents.

How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?

Brian Petrie

Serving now
Mayor · County Councillor
2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Public statement

2026-09-24

Says the next strategic plan should be shaped through renewed engagement with residents.

Proposed action
Re-engage residents on their priorities for the next plan.
Details & history
Context

His account that many current-plan items have been completed is attributed to him; a full completion audit is separate.

Public statement

2026-01-15

Opposed treating the municipal budget as the mayor’s document alone.

Proposed action
Keep council members involved and make budget information public early.
Details & history
Context

His January 2026 comments describe his approach to the strong-mayor budget process.

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Water & environmentRead full answers Tim LobzunPublic position · 2026-09-09Wants the province to address leaking abandoned gas wells.Brian PetrieNo public answer found

What will you do to protect water and the local environment?

Community lifeRead full answers Tim LobzunNo public answer foundBrian PetrieNo public answer found

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

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