KevalShah

The Problem: Brampton residents are frequently told property tax increases are 0%, yet final tax bills often reflect significant jumps due to shifts in regional levies and internal city spending.

Keval's Solution: I will push for a **Value for Money Audit** across all city departments. We must fix the spending problem at its root rather than asking for more from your wallet every year.

The Problem: Brampton sees more than 5 vehicles stolen every single day. Even more concerning is the growing fear around home invasions and the safety of families in their own homes.

Keval's Solution: We need more officers on the road patrolling our neighborhoods, rather than behind desks at headquarters. We need a redistribution of our $837M police budget to prioritize frontline safety.

The Problem: Our community builders are being taxed out of their own homes. Seniors on fixed incomes cannot keep up with the rising cost of living in Brampton.

Keval's Solution: I am proposing a Lower Or Full Property Tax Exemption for seniors (65+) for their principal residence, provided their total family income is below $50,000 pa. We must protect our seniors from displacement.

The Problem: The expansion of Peel Memorial was approved in 2021, but the project remains stagnant while wait times at Brampton Civic continue to be among the worst in Ontario.

Keval's Solution: I will demand construction start immediately with strict Turnaround Times (TATs) for all city-level approvals. We must hold provincial and hospital partners accountable for the 5-year delay.

The Problem: The City is planning to hire 58 new employees just to administer this program, creating an additional financial burden for Brampton residents. We need practical enforcement focused on real violations — not more bureaucracy and administrative layers.

Keval's Solution: I will fight to reform the RRL in its current form.

One-Time License Proposal: Rental licenses should not require yearly renewals unless there is a major change to the property or ownership. Annual renewals only create unnecessary paperwork and extra costs for small landlords while also increasing administrative work for the City.

A better approach would be a voluntary “Certified Safe” registry with a one-time registration that remains valid unless the property is deregistered due to violations. This encourages responsible landlords while reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

Complaint-based Enforcement : Focus on complaint-based enforcement of existing property standards and overcrowding rules to target actual violators.

Educate Before Fining: Landlords should be given a reasonable opportunity to correct tenant-related issues before facing penalties. A 30-day grace period for matters such as unauthorized subletting would encourage compliance, fairness, and cooperation instead of immediate punishment.

Standard Insurance: Remove the proposed $2 million liability insurance requirement and allow standard homeowner insurance policies with appropriate rental coverage instead. This will reduce unnecessary costs for landlords while still maintaining adequate protection and compliance.

The Problem: We are paying nearly $837 million annually for policing in our region, yet auto thefts and community safety continue to remain major concerns for residents. People deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods and confident that public funds are delivering effective results.

Keval's Solution: I will advocate for a comprehensive **Value for Money Audit** of the police budget. We must ensure that our dollars are stopping crime on the street rather than funding back-office growth.