Safer Streets
Traffic calming, school-zone safety, better crossings, and safer routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Candidate for Kitchener City Council — Ward 4
Harry Scanlan
Safer streets. Smarter growth. Clearer communication.
I’m running to make Ward 4 safer, better connected, and easier to be heard at City Hall.
Priorities
Practical local priorities for Ward 4
Responsible Growth
Growth should come with the roads, servicing, parks, transit, and consultation that make neighbourhoods work.
Better Communication
Residents should understand what is happening before decisions are already made.
Parks, Trails, and Community Spaces
Protect and improve the local places Ward 4 residents use every day.
Respect for Taxpayers
City spending should be clear, practical, and focused on core services.
Council Notes
Council Notes, Made Simple
Most residents do not have time to watch every council meeting. This section summarizes important council discussions in short, plain-language points so Ward 4 residents can understand what is being discussed before it is too late to speak up.
Council Meeting — March 2, 2026
- Council discussed local traffic calming priorities in growing neighbourhoods.
- A development-related servicing item was reviewed alongside infrastructure timing.
- Residents spoke about road safety, neighbourhood access, and communication gaps.
Planning and Strategy Committee — February 18, 2026
- Committee reviewed growth planning and the infrastructure needed to support new housing.
- Discussion included parks access, servicing coordination, and resident consultation.
- Members asked for clearer communication around how new growth affects existing neighbourhoods.
Budget Update Session — January 27, 2026
- Council reviewed budget pressures tied to core services, infrastructure, and city growth.
- Questions focused on how spending choices connect to service levels and local priorities.
- The discussion highlighted the need for clearer explanations residents can actually follow.
About Harry
A practical, local campaign
Harry Scanlan is running for Kitchener City Council in Ward 4 to focus on practical local issues: safer streets, responsible growth, better communication, parks and community spaces, and respect for taxpayers.
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