- Half of regional council will be newcomers after next week’s municipal election, Waterloo Region Record, October 20, 2022.
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Long-time regional councillor provides insight into why competition is so high for Waterloo regional council ,
CTV Kitchener,
October 11, 2022.
- Tom Galloway: the Clark Kent of municipal politics in Waterloo Region, Waterloo Region Record, September 12, 2022.
Learn About Your Candidates
If you are eligible to vote in Kitchener Ward 5, here are the candidates running for regional, municipal and school board positions you can vote for.
You can use this Candidate Worksheet to make notes and mark your preferred candidates. You can also print the worksheet for use offline.
Regional Councillor - Kitchener
(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)
The region deals with such issues as garbage collection, police services, and public transit. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Regional Councillors sit on regional council to provide extra representation for the cities. Kitchener has four regional councillors, and Cambridge and Waterloo each have two.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
-
Kitchener Candidate Forums (Regional Council, Mayor, Regional Chair),
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and CityNews 570),
October 7, 2022.
-
The Local Campaign: Regional Council Candidate Q&As for Kitchener 2022,
Rogers tv,
September 22, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- Meet the Kitchener candidates running for Waterloo regional council , CTV Kitchener, September 29, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Here are just a few of the candidates that we support., ReallocateWR, September 22, 2022.
- Municipal Election and The Encampment Survey by /u/nhowlett, Reddit, September 17, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- Election Day is Near!, Citified, October 7, 2022.
- Colleen James AMA (Ask Me Anything), Reddit, September 28, 2022.
- ‘Racism with a smile’ — being Black and running for office takes a certain strength, Waterloo Region Record, September 26, 2022.
- Region of Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 9, 2022.
- This election is a huge opportunity for meaningful change. If only we knew where to look for it, Waterloo Region Record, August 24, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Change is coming to Region of Waterloo council. Candidates offer top reasons they want the job, CBC, October 21, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Matt Rodrigues, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 18, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Tom Hiller, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 18, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Mary Henein Thorn, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Kari Williams, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Michael Harris, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Colleen James, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Michael Parkinson, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Joe Gowing, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Mac Graham, regional council candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Kitchener regional councillor candidates, Global News, September 20, 2022.
- Former North Dumfries mayor Rob Deutschmann enters race for regional council, Waterloo Region Record, July 12, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Voters cast ballots for more diverse leadership on regional council, Cambridge Today, October 27, 2022.
- Representation 'absolutely matters' in local politics, say newly elected trustee, regional councillors, CBC, October 26, 2022.
- Here are the new directly elected Waterloo regional councillors, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Karen Redman looks forward to ‘new dynamics’ after being re-elected, Cambridge Today, October 25, 2022.
- Colleen James is the first Black woman elected to regional council, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Regional Chair Karen Redman re-elected, familiar names to sit on new council, CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Karen Redman gets second term as Waterloo Regional Chair, Global News, October 24, 2022.
City of Kitchener - Mayor
(Elect 1)
The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
-
Kitchener Candidate Forums (Regional Council, Mayor, Regional Chair),
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and CityNews 570),
October 7, 2022.
- Kitchener's mayoral candidates outline their ideas on housing and homelessness, CBC, October 7, 2022.
-
The Local Campaign: Kitchener Mayoral Debate,
Rogers tv,
September 20, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Kitchener mayoral candidates, Global News, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Meet the candidates running for Mayor of Kitchener , CTV Kitchener, September 26, 2022.
- Municipal Election and The Encampment Survey by /u/nhowlett, Reddit, September 17, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- In yesterday's mail., Reddit, October 19, 2022.
- Ok who is the candidate with the weird mask and are there photos?, Reddit, October 18, 2022.
- Val Neekman's homeless plan, Reddit, October 13, 2022.
- Kitchener's mayoral candidates outline their ideas on housing and homelessness , Reddit, October 7, 2022.
- So, who are we all voting for Kitchener Council?, Reddit, October 5, 2022.
- Mayoral Candidates for Kitchener, Reddit, September 7, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Get to know your Kitchener candidates ahead of Monday's municipal election, CBC, October 21, 2022.
-
Milos Posalvjak interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 13, 2022.
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Berry Vrbanovic Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 12, 2022.
-
Mani Nair Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 11, 2022.
-
Val Neekman Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 11, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Val Neekman, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 5, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Berry Vrbanovic, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 5, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Manikantan Nair, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 5, 2022.
- Kitchener Candidates, Citified, September 23, 2022.
- Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic to seek third term in fall election, Waterloo Region Record, July 22, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- ‘I like to fight for the little person’: Kitchener’s new councillors ready to serve, Waterloo Region Record, October 28, 2022.
- Voters deliver Vrbanovic third term as mayor of Kitchener, three new councillors elected, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Vrbanovic makes decisive return as Kitchener’s mayor, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic 'very humbled' to be re-elected for 3rd term, CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Mayor Berry Vrbanovic given third term by Kitchener residents, Global News, October 24, 2022.
City of Kitchener - Ward 5 Councillor
(Elect 1)
Your ward councillor sits on your city council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
-
The Local Campaign: Councillor Candidate Q&A - Kitchener Ward 5,
Rogers tv,
October 6, 2022.
-
The Local Campaign: Councillor Candidate Q&A – Kitchener (Wards 1-6),
Rogers tv,
September 20, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Kitchener Ward 5 council candidates, Global News, October 4, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- So, who are we all voting for Kitchener Council?, Reddit, October 5, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Get to know your Kitchener candidates ahead of Monday's municipal election, CBC, October 21, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Jon Massimi, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Ayo Owodunni, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Farah Muhammad, ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 5, 2022.
- Kitchener Candidates, Citified, September 23, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- ‘I like to fight for the little person’: Kitchener’s new councillors ready to serve, Waterloo Region Record, October 28, 2022.
- Voters deliver Vrbanovic third term as mayor of Kitchener, three new councillors elected, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Vrbanovic makes decisive return as Kitchener’s mayor, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic 'very humbled' to be re-elected for 3rd term, CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Mayor Berry Vrbanovic given third term by Kitchener residents, Global News, October 24, 2022.
Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Kitchener
(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
- WRDSB Kitchener Public School Trustee Candidates Meeting – Oct 15, 2022, Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association, October 15, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- In their words: Candidates for Waterloo region public school board trustees give top reasons for running, CBC, October 23, 2022.
- GroundUpWR endorsement summary, GroundUpWR, October 14, 2022.
- Black Parent Council KW Endorsements, Black Parent Council KW, October 8, 2022.
- Vote Against Woke Endorsements (WRDSB), Vote Against Woke, October 4, 2022.
- Campaign for Life Coalition Endorsements, Campaign for Life Coalition, October 1, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Know Your WRDSB Trustees website/candidate classification, Know your Waterloo Region school board trustees, September 23, 2022.
- Here are just a few of the candidates that we support., ReallocateWR, September 22, 2022.
- Kitchener Endorsements, Know your Waterloo Region school board trustees, September 13, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- ‘The culture wars will continue in the years to come’ at Waterloo Region’s public board, Waterloo Region Record, October 27, 2022.
- Longtime school board trustee resigns ahead of election, calls out political division on Waterloo Region board, Waterloo Region Record, October 20, 2022.
- Local campaigns under investigation for violating Elections Act, Cambridge Today, October 20, 2022.
- 'The latest battleground in culture wars': School board trustee vote taking a political tone, CTV Kitchener, October 19, 2022.
- Website grouping school board trustee beliefs by political stances under investigation, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- Politics front and centre in contentious school board election, Cambridge Today, October 17, 2022.
- ‘The Waterloo public board is really at the centre of the current culture war in Canadian education systems’, Waterloo Region Record, October 15, 2022.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
- Complaint suggests website seeking to sway local trustee race, CityNews, October 14, 2022.
- Why a Waterloo, Ont., school board has emerged as a battleground for ideological politics, The Globe and Mail, October 14, 2022.
- WRDSB 'weaponizing' code of conduct to quiet criticism: Trustee, CTV Kitchener, October 4, 2022.
- 2SLGBTQ+ month a time for celebration and action in Cambridge, Cambridge Today, October 3, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- WRDSB, Reddit, October 25, 2022.
- WRDSB candidates, Reddit, October 24, 2022.
- The far-right is trying to stack school boards. Vote for schools that are safe for all kids (/r/kitchener), Reddit, October 13, 2022.
- The far-right is trying to stack school boards. Vote for schools that are safe for all kids (/r/waterloo), Reddit, October 13, 2022.
- WRDS Trustees summary - those that support "parental values" are in green (ie, banning LGBT books, fighting against imaginary CRT in elementary school); those that support acknowledging LGBT people exist in yellow. Please vote, Reddit, October 11, 2022.
- Election Day is Near!, Citified, October 7, 2022.
- If you're voting in the election, you should know why many School Board candidates are campaigning about "age-appropriate" content in schools (and what they mean by that), Reddit, September 16, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Jeff Musgrave, Waterloo Region District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 18, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Joanne Weston, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 8, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Meena Waseem, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Laurie Tremble, Waterloo Region District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Tara Ross, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Natasha Rolleman, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Mike Ramsay, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Maedith Radlein, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Christina Meekison, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: David Kuhn, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Julia Dunham, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Claus Dérisma, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Barb Chrysler, Waterloo Region District School Board candidate , Waterloo Region Record, October 7, 2022.
- Ahmed Kassad - Speaking Moistly - School Board Trustee Series, CanadaPoli, September 28, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Fresh faces ready to join Waterloo Region District School Board, Cambridge Today, October 25, 2022.
- Voters elect six new faces to WRDSB trustee positions, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Public school board election results are in, and current chair is ready for productive ‘disagreements’, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Waterloo Region District School Board chair Scott Piatkowski among re-elected trustees, CBC, October 24, 2022.
Waterloo Catholic District School Board (English Catholic) - Kitchener/Wilmot
(Elect 4; vote for up to 4)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
-
WCDSB Kitchener Catholic School Trustee Candidates Meeting,
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association,
October 18, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- In their words: Waterloo region's Catholic school board trustee candidates on their reasons for running, CBC, October 23, 2022.
- Vote Against Woke Endorsements (WCDSB), Vote Against Woke, October 4, 2022.
- Campaign for Life Coalition Endorsements, Campaign for Life Coalition, October 1, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Hadembes Yebetit, Waterloo Catholic District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Renée Kraft, Waterloo Catholic District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Simone Beaucage, Waterloo Catholic District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- KITCHENER VOTES: Wendy Ashby, Waterloo Catholic District School Board candidate, Waterloo Region Record, October 6, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Tracey Weiler, Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 27, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Simone Beaucage, Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Dariusz Grabka, Waterloo District Catholic School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Wendy Ashby, Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Renée Kraft, Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Kathy Doherty-Masters, Waterloo Catholic District School Board Trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Julie Molenaar, Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Nearly full slate of new WCDSB trustees elected, some results still suspended, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Many new faces elected to Waterloo Catholic District School Board and more to come next month, CBC, October 24, 2022.
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public)
(Elect 1)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud (French Catholic)
(Elect 1)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Éric Sanderson, Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, October 5, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Gilles Roy, candidate for French separate board, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.