Ward 1 · Municipal election 2026
Listening. Leading.
Delivering results.
I’m committed to listening first, then working with this community to build a stronger, better-connected Ward 1, street by street.
Listening. Leading.
My story
Community-first leadership
Growing up in Barrie, I’ve watched these neighbourhoods change. As we’ve grown, new pressures have arrived, traffic on residential streets, aging infrastructure, and the rising cost of staying in the community we love.
My work has always come back to one thing: solving problems by getting the right people in the same room. Local government works best when it’s transparent and easy to reach, and I’m running to make sure your voice isn’t just heard, but is the reason decisions get made.
Priorities
What I'll work on first
Six commitments, drawn from what residents raise most often at the door. Each one has a costed plan behind it.
Traffic & road safety
The issue raised at more doors than any other. Traffic calming on residential streets, safer crossings at every school, and sidewalks that connect where people actually walk — with a published timeline for each.
Responsible growth
Development that respects the character of existing neighbourhoods while planning honestly for the people arriving next.
Affordable living
More housing options and steadier costs, so young families and seniors can afford to stay.
Parks & recreation
Protecting green space and investing in recreation that serves every age group.
Infrastructure
Prioritising essential repairs and long-term water, sewer and road upgrades.
Transparent government
Quarterly town halls, plain-language budget updates, and a straight answer about how every dollar is spent; published before the vote, not after it.
From the doorstep
What residents are saying
Brent was the first person to explain the waterfront plan in a way that made sense — and the first to ask what we thought of it before anything was decided.
Michael T. — Waterfront
Traffic on our street has become a real worry for families. We need someone who will listen, and then actually act.
Sarah J. — Mapleview
Finally, a candidate who talks about infrastructure before it breaks instead of after.
Elena R. — South Hill
The ward
Focused on Ward 1
Established streets, busy schools, and a shoreline that belongs to everyone. I’m here to protect what already works while making the investments this ward has been waiting on.
- Safe routes reviewed for every school catchment
- A maintenance schedule published for every park
- Public access protected along the full shoreline
Local schools
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Parks & green spaces
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Waterfront trail
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Growth corridors
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On the ground
In our community
Door to door, event to event. This campaign happens in person.
Updates
Latest from the campaign
Road safety
A costed plan for Mapleview Drive
Working with city engineers on traffic calming that residents actually asked for.
Community
What we heard at the Ward 1 town hall
Over 200 residents came out to talk about the waterfront. Here’s the full summary.
Environment
A four-year plan for our green spaces
Raising the tree canopy by 15% and rebuilding three neighbourhood parks.
Get involved
Five minutes or five hours
This campaign runs on neighbours. Pick whichever one fits your week.
Get in touch
Tell me what matters on your street
Email, call, or stop me on the sidewalk. I answer everything myself.
© 2026 Brent Bowser for Ward 1. Authorised by the Committee to Elect Brent Bowser.