Brantford Ward 2 Candidates Debate Infrastructure and Housing

Candidates for Ward 2 of the City of Brantford council presented divergent platforms during a Q&A session focused on local infrastructure and public services. The candidates—Gino Caputo, Erica James, Mark Littell, Dave Malcolm, and Dave Wrobel—clashed over the best methods to address traffic congestion and road safety.

Proposed solutions for traffic varied by candidate. Gino Caputo advocated for traffic calming and the West Brant Arterial Road, while Mark Littell focused on the Oak Park Road extension. Other candidates suggested expanding the city's public transit fleet or prioritizing the repair of existing infrastructure over the construction of new roads.

Beyond transportation, the candidates identified crime, taxation, and fiscal management as primary concerns. When asked how to allocate a hypothetical $10 million grant, the group offered competing priorities. Proposals included funding hospital reserves, investing in supportive and affordable housing, and providing grants to local non-profit organizations.