WARD 6 · OAKVILLE · 2026
Candidate for Town Councillor · Ward 6
People over politics.
Practical, accessible leadership focused on responsible growth, safer streets, fiscal accountability, green space and a Town Hall that listens.
ABOUT SMITA
More than 20 years of leadership experience have shaped a simple belief: strong leadership begins with listening, builds trust through action and stays accountable to the people it serves.
WHY I AM RUNNING
Ward 6 is where families build their lives, neighbours form connections, businesses serve the community and people create a sense of home. The decisions made at Town Hall affect those everyday experiences.
I am running because I believe residents should feel heard before decisions are made. Local leadership should bring people together, understand the human impact of an issue and turn community concerns into practical action.
“For me, leadership has always been about people first — listening, connecting and turning what we hear into meaningful action.”
MY VISION FOR WARD 6
Make Town Hall easier to reach and create meaningful ways for residents to participate.
Support growth that respects neighbourhoods and is matched by infrastructure and services.
Focus on safer streets, community spaces and the everyday quality of life residents value.
MY BACKGROUND
Community service has been an important part of my life and leadership. I have had the opportunity to support local charities, not-for-profit organizations and social-impact initiatives. Those experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for the people and organizations that strengthen our communities every day.
I have served as a Board Member with the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, supporting an organization that helps strengthen healthcare in the community. I also serve as Ontario Co-Chair of the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce, where I help build business relationships, economic ties and connections across government, industry and community.
These experiences have reinforced something I value deeply: a strong community depends on more than economic growth. It also depends on strong local organizations, accessible services, social infrastructure and meaningful partnerships between residents, businesses, government and the not-for-profit sector.
Professionally, I bring more than 20 years of experience across business, technology, marketing, not-for-profit and social-impact organizations. As a global MarTech and AI leader, I have led diverse teams, managed complex transformation initiatives and worked across different cultures and perspectives to turn ideas into practical outcomes.
I am an engineer and a Chartered Marketer. The experience I value most, however, is learning how to listen, bring people together, work through complexity and stay focused on the people affected by the decisions we make.
That combination of community service, social-impact experience, economic perspective and hands-on leadership is what I hope to bring to Ward 6.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation
Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Supporting charities, community organizations and purpose-led work.
Business, technology, marketing, MarTech and AI.
Priorities That Matter
Local leadership should make the connection between the issue you experience and the action taken at Town Hall. These are the priorities residents are raising — and the practical approach I will bring to each one.
Ward 6 is changing. New homes and new neighbours can strengthen our community, but growth has to be matched by the infrastructure and services that make neighbourhoods work.
Growth puts pressure on local roads, intersections and everyday travel. Transportation planning has to keep pace so families can get where they need to go without sacrificing neighbourhood safety.
Residents deserve to understand where their money goes and whether it is delivering value. Fiscal responsibility is not about doing less — it is about making disciplined choices and protecting the services people rely on.
Parks, trails and green spaces are not extras. They are part of our quality of life and part of what makes neighbourhoods healthy, connected and worth protecting as Oakville grows.
Your Voice
A platform should not be a one-way conversation. Tell me what you are experiencing in your neighbourhood. I will use these submissions to identify recurring concerns, shape campaign conversations and keep Ward 6 priorities grounded in what residents are actually raising.
Choose as many issues as apply, then tell me what is happening.
Ward 6 Priority Pulse
Vote on the issues you want your next councillor focused on. This pulse is designed to complement — not replace — deeper resident conversations. If your concern is not listed, raise it and help shape what Ward 6 talks about next.
Know Your Ward
Ward 6 includes established residential neighbourhoods around Upper Middle Road, commercial areas, parks and green spaces, and growing areas north of Dundas Street. Use the Town of Oakville’s official interactive map to confirm ward boundaries and property-level details.
Official boundary & address lookup
Raised by Ward 6 Residents
Tell me what is happening on your street or in your neighbourhood. Submissions go privately to the campaign first. Issues can be reviewed, grouped and, where appropriate, added to the Ward 6 issues map later.
Ward 6 · How Town Hall Works
A useful campaign site should help residents understand where municipal decisions are actually made. A Town Councillor can influence local policy, budgets and service priorities — and can also advocate when an issue belongs to another level of government.
Use the Town of Oakville official election resource and Ward 6 map for the most accurate boundary and property information.
Open Ward 6 MapHOW TO VOTE
Everything you need to cast your vote on October 26, 2026, or during advance voting.
Voting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Confirm your voting location with the Town of Oakville before you go.
Vote early at designated advance voting locations if Election Day does not work for you.
A second advance voting window gives residents another opportunity to vote before Election Day.
The fastest way to avoid delays is to confirm your voter information before you arrive. If you have recently moved, turned 18, or changed your information, take a moment to check your details.
Check or update voter information →Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Advance voting is also available before Election Day. Voting locations are confirmed by the Town of Oakville.
You will need identification that shows your name and Oakville address. Examples can include government-issued identification and certain documents showing your name and address.
Always confirm the current official list of acceptable identification before voting.
You are eligible to vote in Oakville's municipal election if, on voting day, you meet the applicable requirements under Ontario municipal election law.
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If you need help finding the right official information, you can contact the campaign.
GET INVOLVED
Every conversation, lawn sign, event and shared message makes a difference. Election Day is October 26, 2026.
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