Compare: Ward 1 Councillor

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Ward 1 Councillor: Carol Davidson, Catherine Dell'Erba and Raymond Dodaro
Issue	Carol Davidson Incumbent · first term on council	Catherine Dell'Erba	Raymond Dodaro
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	“Protecting taxpayers through careful budget review and responsible financial decisions.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Not supportive of reducing development charges that shift costs to existing residents.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 4 votes Set the 2024 tax increase target at up to 3%, not counting the asset sustainability levy Approve the rest of the 2024 budget strategy Reopen Council's September 2024 decision on the committee for the 2025 capital budget Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects Carol Davidson's full council record	“I will vote against further City tax hikes and demand better value for every tax dollar.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Review City spending, challenge wasteful or unnecessary expenses and demand measurable value for every tax dollar.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Housing and development
Housing and development	No statement on housing and development on Carol Davidson's campaign site. Council record on this issue: 9 votes Approve revised Official Plan and zoning changes for a Sabella Ridge Estates development on Yonge Street Approve Official Plan and zoning changes for a Metroview Developments project and assign it servicing capacity Send the Official Plan update and secondary plan report back to staff Ask staff to report on a full secondary plan for Bathurst Street and Highway 7 Approve a revised Official Plan update timeline and a $2.04M project for two secondary plans along Highway 7 Tell the Ontario Land Tribunal that Council does not support the Parkway Hotels redevelopment applications at Highway 7 and Leslie Street Defer City development charges on non-luxury rental buildings to match York Region (rentals kept at least 40 years), with 5% of units at affordable rents for 20 years Receive the staff report on deferring development charges for non-luxury rental buildings Send the development charge deferral motion back to staff for more analysis, with a report by September 16 Carol Davidson's full council record	“Demand that new development contribute appropriately to roads, services and infrastructure.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Community safety
Community safety	No statement on community safety on Carol Davidson's campaign site. Council record on this issue: 1 vote Pay York Regional Police for up to five more CCTV cameras, about $20,000 each Carol Davidson's full council record	“I will advocate for additional frontline York Regional Police officers and greater neighbourhood visibility.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I oppose supervised drug-consumption and injection sites in Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	“Traffic calming, road safety improvements, school zone safety, and advocacy for safer neighbourhoods.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026	“I will support better street lighting, complete sidewalk connections and safe walking routes through our neighbourhoods, parks and public spaces.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Advocate for road widening and intersection improvements where warranted.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Push to complete the missing sidewalk connections along Yonge Street in Oak Ridges.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	“Protecting Lake Wilcox, the Oak Ridges Moraine, and local wildlife and natural habitats.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 1 vote Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects Carol Davidson's full council record	“Support responsible growth that protects Lake Wilcox, green spaces and the character of Oak Ridges.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Transit
Transit	No statement on transit on Carol Davidson's campaign site.	“Advocate for faster GO Transit service” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
City services
City services	No position on city services found. Carol Davidson's site describes past council work on it: “Presented the idea for seasonal pickleball courts at the Gormley GO station.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 8 votes End recycling pickup at super mailboxes in January 2026 instead of 2027 Receive the staff report on changes to Blue Box recycling Keep recycling pickup at City buildings from January 2026 Keep recycling pickup for downtown businesses in the business improvement area Charge downtown businesses in the business improvement area a $365 waste fee in 2026 End recycling pickup at super mailboxes on 1 January 2027 End recycling pickup for places of worship, non-profits and daycares from January 2026 End all garbage and recycling pickup for industrial and commercial properties outside the business improvement area from January 2026 Carol Davidson's full council record	No statement on city services on Catherine Dell'Erba's campaign site. Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	“Weekly e-newsletters, social media updates, and direct resident engagement.” Carol Davidson campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 1 vote Move the City's corporate communications away from X (Twitter) Carol Davidson's full council record	“Ensure City hiring is based on merit, qualifications and experience.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	No statement on other topics on Carol Davidson's campaign site.	“Fast-track cell/internet tower approvals” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I will advocate for the display of Canadian flags at City-owned facilities, community gateways and appropriate public locations.” Catherine Dell'Erba campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Raymond Dodaro has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Campaign site
Campaign site	caroldavidson.ca Carol Davidson (opens in a new tab)	catherinedellerba.ca Catherine Dell'Erba (opens in a new tab)	No campaign website found

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