FOR MAYOR
Marianne Alto
The sitting mayor is asking Victoria for a second term. Her 2026 launch emphasizes housing, safety and community wellbeing.
LOCAL POLITICS. YOUR CALL.
The signs don’t say much.
Let’s try the policies.
Agree or disagree with ideas local candidates have put forward. See who shares your views—and where you part ways.
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Set issue importance
What matters most to you?
0 skips an issue. Higher priorities appear first and break ties between candidates with the same number of agreements.
Housing & development
Homes, affordability, zoning and development approvals.
Taxes & city spending
Property taxes, budgets and municipal financial decisions.
Public safety
Community safety, policing and emergency response.
Homelessness & social services
Shelter, supportive housing and access to community services.
Transportation
Walking, cycling, transit, roads and accessibility.
Infrastructure & public space
Parks, recreation facilities, utilities and public places.
Climate & environment
Emissions, trees, biodiversity and climate resilience.
Local economy & governance
Local business, public participation and municipal accountability.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Council should make housing permits faster and simpler.
This concerns the approval process, rather than approval of every proposed development.
Based on published positions. Evidence found for 2 of 8 candidates in this race.
Where did this question come from?
I turned these published positions into a statement you can agree or disagree with. Candidates haven’t taken this quiz themselves.
Mike HarrisSupports this direction
Set measurable permit targets, reduce avoidable approval delays and assess housing policy against affordability and homes delivered.
Check the sourceBruce McGuiganSupports this direction
Publish permit targets and processing times; support market, non-profit, co-op and family rentals, preserve affordable homes and use public land for lasting public value.
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SIGNS
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Who’s running?
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29 candidates · alphabetical by surnameCompare 2–4 for the same office
FOR MAYOR
Lyall Atkinson
A returning mayoral candidate and small-business owner. The 2026 material located so far focuses on taxes, spending and downtown conditions.
FOR COUNCIL
Wendy Bowkett
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Jeremy Caradonna
An incumbent Victoria councillor seeking a second term.
FOR COUNCIL
Herb Collins
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Melissa Cseszko
A Victoria-born downtown small-business owner, according to her campaign.
FOR COUNCIL
Matt Dell
An incumbent Victoria councillor seeking re-election in 2026.
FOR COUNCIL
Shona Dion
A North Jubilee Neighbourhood Association member, former Victoria Labour Council table officer and benefit-plan trustee, according to her campaign.
FOR COUNCIL
Steve Filipovic
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Jerry Garcia
Describes more than 40 years as an engineer, executive, entrepreneur, project manager, educator and volunteer.
FOR COUNCIL
Marg Gardiner
A Victoria councillor with science and public-administration qualifications and 16 years on the James Bay Neighbourhood Association board, according to her campaign.
FOR MAYOR
Darren Gervais-Harrison
A Victoria mayoral candidate with little publicly accessible campaign material so far.
FOR COUNCIL
Peter Rose Gibbs
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Martin Girard
Describes his background as advocacy for marginalized residents and civil rights in Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Stephen Hammond
A Victoria councillor since 2022 with a background in law and professional speaking, according to his campaign.
FOR MAYOR
Christopher Hanna
A 2022 council candidate now running for mayor. His earlier candidate-submitted bio is available; a detailed 2026 platform is not yet verified.
FOR COUNCIL
James Harasymow
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR MAYOR
Mike Harris
A business and housing-sector candidate campaigning on safety, permit speed and a review of City Hall spending.
FOR COUNCIL
Jason Heit
A longtime Greater Victoria resident, business owner, coach and sports executive, according to his campaign.
FOR MAYOR
David Johnston
A returning mayoral candidate whose detailed current platform has not been found.
FOR COUNCIL
Susan Kim
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR COUNCIL
Bella Lee
A lifelong Victoria resident, renter and community campaigner, according to her campaign.
FOR COUNCIL
Krista Loughton
Listed as a 2026 council candidate by the City of Victoria.
FOR MAYOR
Bruce McGuigan
A nonprofit and community-services leader making a second mayoral run, with an unusually detailed 2026 platform.
FOR COUNCIL
Arthur McInnis
A law professor, former international construction lawyer and former tribunal member, according to his campaign.
FOR MAYOR
Gregoor Miller
A Victoria mayoral candidate for whom little public background or current policy material could be verified.
FOR COUNCIL
Karen Rothe
Describes experience in provincial emergency planning, search-and-rescue funding and regional growth planning.
FOR COUNCIL
Jack Sandor
A Red Seal electrician with leadership experience in housing and transit advocacy organizations, according to his campaign.
FOR COUNCIL
Dave Thompson
An incumbent Victoria councillor seeking re-election.
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