Hikma Community Survey - Hikma Public Affairs Council

London Muslim Community Municipal Election Survey

Answer anonymously about your priorities, concerns, experiences, and voting intentions for the City of London municipal election.
Screening Questions
Do you currently live in London, Ontario?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Do you identify as Muslim?
Are you eligible to vote in the City of London municipal elections? (Check your eligibility here: https://www.ontario.ca/document/2026-voters-guide-ontario-municipal-council-and-school-board-elections/eligibility-vote#section-0)
Priorities

How important are the following issues to you when deciding who to support in the municipal election?

Rows	1 = Not Important	2	3	4	5 = Extremely Important
Affordable housing
Cost of living
Public transit
Healthcare access
Mental health services
Community safety
Hate crimes and Islamophobia
Employment opportunities
Youth programs
Homelessness
Education
Environmental sustainability & climate resilience
Infrastructure
Support for newcomers
Police accountability
Property taxes & municipal affordability
Food security
Humanitarian support & global solidarity

How concerned are you about the following?

Rows	Not concerned	Slightly concerned	Moderately concerned	Very concerned
Islamophobia
Anti-Muslim hate crimes
Online hate
Discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in schools
Discrimination in healthcare
Discrimination in community spaces (parks, libraries, community centers, etc.)
Lack of Muslim representation in public institutions
Access to halal food in public institutions
Religious accommodations
Safety around mosques/Islamic centres or gatherings
Media representation
Barriers facing newcomers

Experiences
Have you personally experienced discrimination because you are Muslim in the past two years?
If yes, where did this happen?

Other
Civic Engagement
How likely are you to vote in the upcoming municipal election?
Why did you choose that answer?
If you are unlikely to vote, what barriers or reasons may prevent you from participating?
What is preventing Muslims from engaging more in municipal politics?

Other
Trust and Relationship to Policy-Makers

How much do you trust each of the following to represent the interests of London's Muslim community?

If yes, how beneficial do you think Hikma's advocacy is in the following areas?

Rows	1 = Not beneficial	2	3	4	5 = Very beneficial
Representing the London Muslim community
Advocating on behalf of community members who have faced discrimination
Responding to local issues
Responding to global issues

London Muslim Community Municipal Election Survey