Inform Your Vote
Ward 1 Councillor Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election Share Their Insights
Jeffrey Halsall
Kate Hepworth
Keri Parfitt
Aanya Shahi
Tom Sweeney
Q & As
1. If elected to Council, what would be your top priority, and how will you address it?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
2. How have your education, skills and experiences prepared you for the role of Councillor?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
3. How does the use of Strong Mayor Powers impact the role of Council? How will you move your priorities forward in a Strong Mayor environment?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
4. How will you balance the needs of your own ward(s) with the needs of the Town as a whole?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
5. How will you balance maintaining affordable property taxes while investing in the services and infrastructure residents rely on?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
6. How will you manage growth while protecting Caledon’s agricultural lands, natural environment and water table?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
7. How will you keep residents informed and engaged, ensuring transparency and accountability at Town Hall?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
8. What is one challenge facing Caledon that you believe deserves more attention? How will you move this forward?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
9. How will residents know whether you have been successful at the end of your four-year term?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney:
10. Is there anything else that you would like voters to know about you or your priorities for Caledon?
Jeffrey Halsall:
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Kate Hepworth:
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Keri Parfitt:
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Aanya Shahi:
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Tom Sweeney: