I’ve had the privilege of serving London as Mayor since 2022, following two terms as Ward 7 Councillor. I’m a father of four, a longtime Londoner, and I believe deeply in public service built on collaboration, responsibility, and respect.

Over more than a decade in municipal government, I’ve been fortunate to build a close and lasting relationship with London’s Muslim community. I’ve spent time in mosques, at Eid celebrations and around dinner tables, and I’ve stood alongside the community through some of the hardest moments our city has faced. Those relationships and friendships mean a great deal to me and my family.

I was proud when our Council adopted An Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia in collaboration with the NCCM, Hikma and local partners. I also remain committed to continuing the Mayoral Muslim Advisory Council which was one of the components of the plan.

My platform is focused on making life more affordable, building more homes, strengthening community safety, creating good jobs, investing in neighbourhoods and public spaces, and keeping City finances responsible and predictable.

My plan is to keep building a London where everyone can feel safe, respected, and able to succeed, because our city is strongest when we work together, reject division and ensure every community has a real voice in shaping our city’s future.

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I’m Susan Stevenson, Ward 4 Councillor and candidate for Mayor of London. My husband and I have called London home for 30 years, raised our family here, and operated a professional accounting practice.

My priorities include an end to public drug use, affordability, housing, safer neighbourhoods, and accountable government. I support responsible spending and partnerships that expand housing options and strengthen our economy.

Islamophobia, racism, and all forms of hate are unacceptable. No one should face threats, harassment, or exclusion because of their faith or identity. I will work with communities to confront discrimination, strengthen safety, and ensure dignity and respect are reflected in City Hall’s actions.

Mental health, addiction, and homelessness require stronger partnerships with healthcare providers and other governments. The city needs to change our policies to focus on recovery and measurable results.

I support safe and reliable public transit, meaningful opportunities for youth, and community participation in municipal decisions.

As Mayor, I will listen, show up, and report back on progress toward a safer, more affordable, and inclusive London.

I respectfully ask for your support. Learn more here:

votesusanstevenson.ca

Having served Ward 2 for two terms, I am proud of my record of getting results for the area.

Some candidates will tell you they are going to do things they simply cannot and are misleading you.

I will be honest with you.

The city council cannot fix healthcare or mental health services. Nor can we build schools or fix education challenges. Those are responsibilities of the Provincial Government.

We cannot fix the cost of living; interest rates, inflation, fuel prices, those are outside of our control—in fact those drive up costs at City Hall too!

My focus will continue to be a practical approach to the things City Hall can do:

• Keep property tax increases in the 3% range,
• Invest in transit services that get people to jobs,
• Make sure we have enough police on the streets to keep us safe,
• Have a variety of sports and activities in our community spaces for youth and seniors to be active,
• Continue to deliver clean safe drinking water and proper sewer infrastructure,
• Help with housing affordability by partnering with non-profits to build more units,
• Keep our roads repaired, and the snow plowed.

I invite you to learn more at: https://www.shawnlewis.ca/

As-salamu alaikum, My name is Zack Ramsey. I work as a construction worker by day and a community volunteer and organizer by night. Two initiatives that I’m very passionate about are tenant organizing, helping London tenants organize collectively to get repairs done and lower rent, and hosting Really Really Free Markets, which are like community thrift stores where all the items are free.

While I am agnostic, I find a lot of beauty in religion. I believe all humans are connected and that everyone deserves love, dignity, and compassion from one another. I’ve prayed at the London Muslim Mosque and Al-Taqwa Mosque to learn more and connect deeper with my muslim community.

My platform focuses on tackling the core issues we face rather than the symptoms: I want to put more money back into your pocket, reforest the forest city, improve our parks and sports fields, and build a resilient community that supports one another. The game of politics is rigged against municipalities meaning we must look for new solutions such as a city wide initiative to organize tenants and workers to demand better and expanding mutual aid to save Londoner’s money and bring people together.

I wish I could say more but I’m limited in my words.

My name is Leroy Osbourne, and I'm running for City Council in Ward 3. I grew up in a working-class family in Hamilton and have called London home for more than 20 years. I serve as a TVDSB trustee and was Vice-Chair of the City's Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee.

On housing, I want to open a path to homeownership for new Canadians, seniors and people starting out. I'm proposing Little Home communities on 99-year leased land so each home stays affordable for the next family.

I also want the City to partner with non-profits on mixed-income apartments. Renters there could have part of their rent set aside for up to 10 years, then use it as a down payment when they move on.

On transit, I want on-demand minibuses connecting Stoney Creek, Cedar Hollow and Huron Heights to main bus routes. I'm also proposing a mental health village with treatment, job training and a path back into housing in one place.

As a trustee, I supported TVDSB's Anti-Islamophobia Strategy. On Council, I will support the City's Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia and make sure the City reports publicly on what's working and what needs to improve.

I am Bob Wright, Council Candidate for Ward 4. I am a resident of Ward 4. My key desire is to be a good representative for the residents of Ward 4 – someone that they can count on to respond to their concerns and help them with their problems. I grew up in East London where we had neighbours since I was a young boy who are members of the Islamic community originally hailing from South Asia via the Caribbean. My vision for London is a community that welcomes and celebrates all people regardless of race, religion or county of origin.

Salaam. My name is Corrine Rahman, and I am running for City Council in Ward 5. I am married to Adam, and together we are raising three children. We are active members of the Muslim community. At Council, I have advocated for more affordable housing, reliable transit, a safer community, and an inclusive city for all. I attend meetings of the Mayor’s Muslim Advisory Committee and represent our City at countless cultural and community events. Furthermore, I serve on the advisory board of the Halal Food Bank, actively collaborating with local Mosques, faith leaders and community members to address space, security, and resource needs.

A cornerstone of my efforts has been supporting youth programming. Every year, I present a Citizenship Award to a graduating student from each school in my Ward, recognizing their volunteerism and community participation. I also founded a Youth Team, engaging over 50 young leaders in local initiatives like political engagement, preparing food hampers, sorting donations and organizing neighbourhood clean-ups. I successfully advocated for adding youth positions to City Hall advisory committees. I’m committed to keeping our city affordable, safe and a great place to live and work. My full platform is available at Platform - Corrine Rahman.

My name is Abid Raza, and I am a candidate for Ward 5 City Council. I am a longtime London resident, small business owner, logistics professional, community volunteer, and Business & Management student.

My priorities are practical and community-focused: improving public safety, supporting affordable housing, strengthening local businesses, improving public transit, and ensuring City services remain accessible and responsible. I also want stronger support for newcomers, youth, families, and residents facing mental-health, addiction, and homelessness challenges.

I believe every Londoner should feel safe, respected, and included regardless of faith or background. I will support meaningful action against Islamophobia, racism, and discrimination while encouraging stronger communication between City Hall and London’s diverse communities.

If elected, I will work to bring residents’ concerns directly to City Hall and focus on practical solutions that make Ward 5 and London safer, more affordable, inclusive, and welcoming.

I’m a Business Association President, Real Estate Broker, and former broadcaster with 103.1 Fresh Radio.

Affordability is one of the biggest issues facing Londoners. City Hall cannot make life more expensive by repeating tax increases of 26.9% over four years. The City needs to live within its budget and not expect Londoners to pay for overspending. At the same time, we need more affordable housing and fewer barriers to building the homes our growing city needs.

We need much stronger action on homelessness. London should declare a state of emergency so the province steps up with the healthcare resources our city urgently needs, particularly mental health services and addiction supports.

Bus Rapid Transit is a welcome improvement, although I’m disappointed with the significant cost overruns. We now need to make sure the system delivers reliable service, meeting its target of 90% on-time performance.

There must be absolutely zero tolerance for Islamophobia or discrimination of any kind, full stop.

City Hall also needs stronger youth programming, support for newcomers, and far more community engagement and inclusion. My phone number and email are available at www.voteian.ca and will remain the same after the election, because accessibility should not end on election day.

Stephanie is a graduate of Western Law and has lived in London since 2011. She has practiced exclusively in civil litigation and has also served as a sessional instructor at Western Law and review council for civil matters at Western Law’s Community Legal Services. Stephanie has served as a panel member of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Chair of the London Transit Commission and a board member of St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

Stephanie’s four campaign priorities include keeping property taxes reasonable, improved customer service particularly with respect to transit and usable public spaces, responsible development, and improved collaboration among councillors to tackle city-wide issues such as the affordability crisis and homelessness. If elected, Stephanie hopes to pursue policies and initiatives that restore London to a vibrant, diverse community where all are welcome that is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

My name is Naomi Nadea, and I am a candidate for Ward 6. My priorities include affordable and accessible housing, responsible development, public safety, reliable public transit, accessibility, employment opportunities, and meaningful community engagement. I believe London should be a welcoming city where residents, newcomers, students, families, seniors, and visitors can participate fully in community life.

I support strengthening relationships between the City and diverse communities, including London's Muslim community, and ensuring residents have meaningful opportunities to participate in municipal decision-making. I also support initiatives that promote community safety and address discrimination and Islamophobia while encouraging respectful dialogue and understanding.

I am running for London City Council because I believe the city should be affordable, safe and welcoming to everyone.

For London's Muslim community, I want to focus on concrete municipal action against Islamophobia: examining a street-harassment bylaw to address hateful verbal abuse in public spaces, expanding funding for community-led anti-Islamophobia initiatives, and strengthening ties between London Police and the Muslim community.

I have the same commitment towards affordability and public transit. I support making London a Living Wage Employer and I want to close renoviction bylaw loopholes that let landlords displace tenants. Ward 7 has been left out of London's rapid transit plans despite leading the city in housing growth, so I plan to push for a dedicated transit corridor.

I also support the City's role co-leading the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, and want to see it properly resourced. I want Muslim Londoners to have more than symbolic recognition from City Hall. They should have a meaningful voice in municipal decision-making and see tangible improvements in their safety, economic security and access to services.

I’m Waseem Kazzah, and I’m running for Ward 7 City Councillor because I want to bring practical solutions, strong financial oversight, and a fresh perspective to City Hall.

On housing and affordability, I will push to speed up housing approvals, support more affordable and missing-middle housing, and make better use of existing infrastructure. As a Chartered Professional Accountant, CPA, and former City budget analyst, I will scrutinize spending and work to ensure residents receive better value for every tax dollar.

On community safety and Islamophobia, I will work directly with Muslim communities, London Police, and community organizations to improve hate incident reporting, prevention, education, and accountability. No Londoner should feel unsafe because of their faith or identity.

On healthcare and mental health, I will advocate for London’s fair share of provincial funding while supporting City partnerships that expand supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and access to mental health and addiction services.

On public transit, I will push for more frequent and reliable service in Ward 7 with better connections to hospitals, schools, workplaces, and community services.

Having come to Canada as a refugee, I know how important it is to feel that you belong. I want City Hall to listen to every community and make sure London remains a city where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

London has been my home for more than 20 years, and I am running for City Council in Ward 8 because I believe our community deserves experienced, accountable, and results-focused leadership.

My name is Osam Ali. I hold a PhD in Software Engineering from Western University and have built my career across education, healthcare, technology, and community service, including more than 18 years of experience in healthcare.

My campaign is focused on the issues residents feel every day:

inappropriate rising property taxes, the homelessness and housing crises, neighbourhood safety, inclusiveness, equity, transportation, city services, affordability, and local economic growth. I believe these challenges require practical solutions, careful use of public resources, and decisions grounded in evidence and community needs.

I am committed to listening to residents, strengthening accountability at City Hall, and bringing a thoughtful, professional, and community-focused voice to Council so Ward 8 is heard and effectively represented.

A Platform for Community, Dignity, and Action

• Affordable Housing & Food Security: Mandate 20% affordable housing in all new developments for low-income residents. Partner with grocers to rescue safe, near-expiration food for families in need.
• Youth Opportunity: Launch free tutoring at libraries and after-school programs for newcomers and low-income youth. Fund extracurricular activities so no child is excluded by financial barriers.
• Smarter, Safer Transit: Overhaul transit routes, including a direct Ward 8-to-University bus. Install pedestrian crosswalks and ensure winter-safe bus stops cleared of snowbanks.
• Mental Health & Addiction: Push the province, hospitals, and post-secondary institutions for expanded mental health services. Build a rehabilitation center to support our unhoused population.
• Safety & Inclusion: Enforce zero tolerance for violence or threats against religious groups. Embed education on Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-racism into schools and cultural events.
• Transparency & Engagement: Host monthly Ward meetings and community activities. Maintain total accountability through regular newsletters and social media updates.

I am Tammy Abi-Khalil, and I am running for Ward 9 Councillor to make City Hall more responsive, practical and accountable to every resident.

My public service experience includes working in a federal constituency office, where I helped residents navigate government programs and services, including immigration cases. I worked directly with newcomers, connecting them with resources and making complex processes easier to understand. My background also includes supporting seniors and children with special needs and operating our family restoration business.

My priorities include responsible spending and greater financial transparency so residents can clearly see where their tax dollars are going and what results they are receiving. I am also focused on housing affordability, reliable transportation, safer public spaces, accessible city services and protecting established neighbourhoods.

I do not support development for growth’s sake. Projects must fit the neighbourhood and account for infrastructure, traffic, flooding, green space and taxpayer costs. I will push back when proposals place unreasonable burdens on residents.

I firmly oppose Islamophobia and all forms of hatred and discrimination. Every Londoner, regardless of faith, culture or background, should feel safe, respected and included.

I will listen, engage throughout Ward 9 and represent every resident fairly.

I'm Matt Millar, a third-generation farmer and an IT specialist, and I've lived in Ward 9 my whole life.

I'm running for council in Ward 9 because City Hall keeps raising property taxes faster than most families' paycheques grow, and I won't vote for another increase during my term, for any reason. And I drafted the proposed Pay Accountable to City Taxpayers (PACT) bylaw to tie City Council pay to our property taxes.

I want to make it faster and cheaper to build housing here, so families aren't priced out of their own neighbourhoods.

I believe every law-abiding Londoner deserves to be safe and protected, especially in the place they call home.

My website ward9.online is where you can learn more about me or ask me questions on the record, and I'm always glad to hear from residents directly.

I’m Juman Al-Jumaili, a candidate for City Council in Ward 10. I grew up in London and hold a BA in Criminology as well as a Master of Public Administration in Local Government. I have spent several years working directly with residents, including newcomer families and people navigating difficult circumstances.

My priorities include responsible municipal spending and meaningful public consultation that includes residents from all backgrounds.

London’s Muslim community has already experienced the devastating consequences of Islamophobia through the 2021 attack that killed four members of the Afzaal family.

In response, London adopted an Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia that includes community engagement, a Muslim Community Liaison Advisor, and the Mayor’s Muslim Advisory Circle. I believe this work should remain an ongoing responsibility, with clear accountability and meaningful input from Muslim Londoners.

I also believe City services should be accessible and welcoming, particularly for newcomers and residents who face language or other barriers. Having worked directly with newcomers, I understand how important it is for municipal systems and services to be accessible to everyone.

I’m Alex Moore, and I’m running for City Council in Ward 10. Affordability and housing are big concerns for me, along with community safety and better mental health and addiction supports. I want London to grow, but I also want us to protect what people value about their neighbourhoods and make sure London remains a place where people can afford to live.

I believe every Londoner should feel safe, welcome and valued, regardless of their faith, culture, background or identity. That means standing against hate and discrimination, including Islamophobia, and listening when people tell us where we need to do better. No one should feel like an outsider here.

Young people are another priority for me. I’ve spent more than 20 years coaching martial arts, and I’ve seen how much good mentors, recreation, community programs and a sense of belonging can matter. Good public transit connects people to school, work and services, and getting it right also means fewer cars competing for space on our roads.

Most importantly, I believe a councillor needs to be accessible. If you contact me, you should get a response, an opportunity to talk about what matters to you, and follow-up afterward.

I'm the current Ward 11 City Councillor and I am running for re-election for a second term. My background is in the environmental nonprofit sector, and I enjoy board games, coffee, soccer and hanging out with friends and family.

My top three priorities are housing & homelessness, affordable & safer communities, and environmental action. To me, the solution for all three is creating a resilient city that addresses these intersecting issues.

For example, building inwards and upwards along transit routes is one solution to many issues. It offers more housing, economic growth, and a larger tax base, along with reducing emissions and creating a city that people can navigate more easily. It also reduces urban sprawl, which is costly, bad for the environment, and creates long-term maintenance issues. Integrated solutions that address multiple issues at the same time are the most affordable option for residents.

I want London to be a city that works for everyone. A city that’s easy to navigate; that residents can afford; with good jobs; that is vibrant with arts, music and culture; and is resilient to the oncoming climate crisis. I want to live in a city with a successful downtown and walkable neighbourhoods.

I believe that great cities are built by great neighbourhoods, and London has amazing neighbourhoods that need to continue thriving. Overall, I want all London residents to be proud to live in a city that feels safe and welcoming.

My name is Harinder Kumar, and I am running to represent Ward 11 as City Councillor. My campaign is built on six key promises to make London safer, more affordable, and sustainable:

1. Better & Functional Roads: Implement planned road construction timelines and leverage AI-pothole detection for real-time maintenance.
2. Vacancy Tax on Empty Homes & Apartments: Bring empty housing back into the rental market to increase supply and lower rental prices for families.
3. Making London More Affordable: Create a City-operated grocery store in partnership with professional providers to offer essential groceries at up to 30% lower prices for low-income families.
4. Predictable Taxes & Fiscal Discipline: Maintain predictable property-tax increases (3–4% range) while ensuring strong financial discipline and maintaining critical infrastructure.
5. Environment & Climate Resilience: Protect London’s natural heritage assets, green spaces, and invest in sustainable green infrastructure.
6. Safe Parks & Public Spaces: Work toward safe parks, sidewalks, and bike lanes; support a coordinated approach to address harmful public drug use through outreach, treatment, and enforcement; and restore funding for Neighbourhood Watch groups.

It’s been an honour to be your voice at city hall for the past 8 years advocating and getting things done for the things that matter to you and your families. I have lived in Ward 12 for 18 years and raised my 3 children here. This is where I have volunteered with various organizations, alongside you, to make our community a better place to live.

I will continue advocating for responsive policing, safe community spaces, increased park maintenance, environmental stewardship, reliable and efficient public transit and affordable housing. Londoners deserve a community where they feel safe, where people can raise their families without fear and feel pride in our neighbourhoods.

On behalf of City Council, it has been my honour to attend many cultural gatherings to offer words of welcome, share a meal and deepen connections with you. As your city councillor, I enjoy hosting not only ward meetings, but also community swims, skating and a pancake lunch to bring residents together... and if re-elected I will continue working together to make our community a better place to live.

I'm Schelley Bisson. I have lived downtown in Ward 13 for eleven years and I run a business here. I do not need a briefing note to know when Dundas or Richmond feels wrong after dark. Cost of living, housing pressure, and street safety are not themes I borrowed for an election. They are what I live when I open the door.

If elected, I will work for a core where people in crisis can reach housing, treatment, and mental-health help — and where residents, workers, newcomers, youth, and families can use the sidewalk without fear. Hate and Islamophobia have no place in London. Neighbours who are Muslim, new to Canada, or raising kids downtown deserve the same safety and respect as everyone else: equal protection when someone is threatened, and blocks that stay clean, lit, and usable.

I will back housing people can actually move into, buses that show up for shift work, and chances for young people — with budgets and results you can check. Announcements are not results. One councillor does not run the health system or the province. I will say what City Hall controls, press the partners who hold the rest, and report back to Ward 13 every month in plain language.

Compassion and a usable street. Both.

I’m Andrew Crook, a husband, father, business owner and candidate for Ward 13, Downtown London. My campaign is built around a simple idea: citizens should feel seen, informed and invited to participate in their city.

My priorities are restoring a safe and vibrant downtown, improving housing affordability, supporting local business, strengthening public transit and making City Hall more accountable for results through clear objectives, open books and a strong City Council.

Every Londoner should be able to live, work, worship and raise a family without fear of harassment or discrimination. I support consistent enforcement of the law and practical community partnerships that improve safety for everyone.

Healthcare and mental-health capacity are primarily provincial responsibilities, but Council must advocate strongly for the services London needs.

I also believe parents should be respected as the primary partners in decisions affecting their children, and that youth programs should strengthen families, opportunity and belonging.

Newcomers should be welcomed into civic life and encouraged to participate, build businesses and become part of London’s future.

Platform Overview

• I will work to create and support a culturally inclusive, connected, and competitive downtown that supports all of London. Our downtown is strongest when there is opportunity from all walks of life to contribute to our great city.
• I will work to create and protect housing that is affordable by facilitating new units along the full spectrum of housing affordability, including rental units that meet the needs of all Londoners.
• I will work to ensure all Londoners can feel safe in our community and support our neighbours and family members in crisis. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and treated with dignity. As a supporter to London’s Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia, I am unequivocal in my belief that violence or hate has no place in our city.
• I will work to strengthen the voice of ward 13 residents, small businesses, and communities so that we can shape our streets, parks, buildings, services and the character of the places we call home towards a place where everyone is accepted and respected.
• I will work to make sure City Hall earns the trust from Londoners that we need to build the city all Londoners deserve.

"My name is Sarah Lehman, and I'm running to be the next City Councillor for Ward 14. I've spent much of my career working in community and frontline organizations, and I'm running because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, participate and belong in London. My priorities include addressing housing and homelessness, improving reliable and accessible public transit, making life more affordable, and building safe, inclusive communities.

I believe community safety must include standing firmly against Islamophobia, racism and hate. Everyone should be able to practise their faith, raise their family and participate in community life without fear. That also means listening to Muslim Londoners and working with community organizations when developing policies that affect them. I also want London to be a city where newcomers feel welcomed, young people see a future for themselves, and residents can meaningfully participate in decisions at City Hall. As a Councillor, I will be accessible, listen to the communities I represent and speak up when people are being left out."