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Arvind Choudhary, a local resident and software development manager, is now the fourth candidate vying to be Oakville’s next mayor.

In my time as your mayor, we have been guided by the precautionary principle, and that means acting now and not waiting. A data centre could happen anywhere in Town.

Sad day, no,

spread the homes over more land so no tower has to stand so tall.

The Municipal Act gives the Province full power over us. It can create us. It can merge us. It can overrule us. That is why maintaining good relationships has always looked to me like the best way to do the job.

whether it's 40 storeys or 60 storeys, I don't think you can tell from the ground what the height is.

You don't negotiate in public. Unions don't. Businesses don't.

And a new rule I will apply from day one: this town does not sign a confidentiality agreement that prevents residents from knowing what is being proposed for their own neighbourhood.

stand against uncontrolled Midtown overdevelopment.

I also take a clear planning lesson from this experience: height, density, infrastructure and liveability must be considered together.

We Don’t Want to Stop Growth. We Want to Get It Right.

There was too much secrecy in this process and, candidly, too much blind faith in it on my part and on the part of others. I should have pushed harder earlier.

Sean was the only Mayoral candidate who voted against provincially-mandated mega- growth, including at Mid-Town (around the Oakville GO)

We asked the vote be taken in public for even a little transparency.

I know the province will change its mind,

I would push back on the Ontario growth targets, which are out of date.

Growth on our terms means density where the town has planned and built for it, not shoebox towers dropped onto established streets.

More options for seniors, young people, families, and workers — without sacrificing Oakville's character.

No more growth without a real plan for roads, transit, parks, parking, schools, stormwater, and community services.

We need growth that creates opportunities, not just higher prices.

I will keep property taxes at or below inflation by controlling spending and growing non-tax revenues.

For 20 years, our tax increases have matched inflation on average. For the last eight years, our tax increases have run below inflation on average.

If someone takes me out to lunch as your mayor, you should know about it,

Traffic is a warning sign that our infrastructure is falling behind,

If I know the houses will be built here, why do I not think in advance about the schools, the roads, the traffic system, the smart traffic lights?

Growth is coming. The question is whether we're building complete communities, or asking residents to live with congestion, overcrowded schools, and infrastructure that arrives years too late.

Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah, Christmas, Lunar New Year, Vaisakhi: a town proud of all its traditions doesn’t water any of them down.

Oakville is built on diversity, resilience, and heart — a place where everyone deserves to feel seen and heard.

is a local Liberal party board member

I don’t take orders from a political party head office

I'm running because so many people told me proven mayoral experience leadership matters now.

restoring public trust, enhancing community safety and ensuring that the town’s growth serves its residents rather than special interest groups.

Reactive mode is just damage control. Proactive mode makes sure there’s not going to be any damage.

That deal was so great they now want you to sign a petition to cancel it,

I’m running because I believe Oakville deserves steady, collaborative leadership focused on real results,

We could continue down the path we’re on or we could choose a better way forward,

What you’ve heard is true – I’m not a career politician,

They were in the room for the decisions,

But every community reaches moments when it benefits from renewed energy and sharpened focus – continuing the good work while bringing fresh urgency to the challenges ahead.

In a nutshell, what I’m offering is change without a learning curve.

The next mayor of Oakville needs to be collaborator-in-chief,

Staying safe hasn’t made us a leader. Strong, principled leadership knows when it’s time to get out of the middle lane.

We need to bring humility to the mayor’s office. We’ve spent the last 20 years pushing voices away. We’ve got to start bringing them back.