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Ever wondered how much it actually costs to run a successful municipal campaign in Burlington?

We break down the 2022 campaign finance filings for successful incumbents—and highlights a striking pattern:

📌 Key Takeaways:

The Development Connection: A significant portion of major contributions ($1,000+) to key councillors came from individuals connected to the real estate development industry—including executive teams, employees, and non-resident developers.

Out-of-Town Donors: Multiple candidates received large donations from individuals living outside of Burlington.

Why it matters: While large contributions don't automatically buy influence, they demonstrate how heavily invested the development industry is in local elections.

If residents want to see real political change, it takes more than just speaking up—it requires active involvement and financial support for candidates whose values align with the community.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.focusburlington.ca/campaigndonations2022/

Our Question: Many residents are concerned about the rising cost of living, including property taxes. How would you balance keeping taxes affordable while maintaining the services and infrastructure residents expect? What would guide your decisions?

Here’s what candidates had to say:

📖 Read more and join the conversation.

👉 https://www.focusburlington.ca/slicingthepie/

Here are some key numbers showing how things have changed for Burlington over the last four years. Burlington’s municipal election starts with internet voting from October 14th to October 23rd and ends with in-person voting on October 26th. Municipal elections take place every four years, have a look at the last four.

https://www.focusburlington.ca/opionion-burlington-by-the-numbers/

From confusing tax calculations to surprise project updates, why does local and federal communication often leave us with more questions than answers? 🤔

https://www.focusburlington.ca/timeforrealtrust/

It’s time for all of us to be represented. Step 1 - vote!

https://www.focusburlington.ca/opinion-another-reason-to-get-out-and-vote-2026/

The municipal election is taking place on October 26th, 2026. We have many incumbents asking for our vote and flooding social media with photo ops. Does experience outweigh accomplishment?

https://www.focusburlington.ca/eexperience-accomplishment/

https://www.focusburlington.ca/mpacchange/

#BurlingtonON #BurlON

After Halton spent $29 million fighting CN Rail in Milton, is Burlington headed for another fight?

https://www.focusburlington.ca/cnrail/

City spends $785,280.37 on external legal expenses. The developer is calling for the release of all documents. The Millcroft saga continues.

Should the public be allowed to provide input on a $785,280.37 expenditure and should all the documents be released?

https://www.focusburlington.ca/millcroftgreens/

The federal government is stepping in with plans to purchase hundreds of unsold condos in Vancouver and convert them into rental housing. Is this a good idea?

https://www.focusburlington.ca/developerbailout/

Burlington's line on our tax bill might rise by 5% to 7.3% in 2027. Do you agree that Burlington remains below average when comparing the tax burdens of similar properties across the GTHA?

https://www.focusburlington.ca/firstlook2027/

https://www.focusburlington.ca/cartheft/