Richard Carpenter
Running for Mayor of Brantford
A three-decade councillor running on experience, fiscal responsibility, and open, accountable government.
Background
Ward 4 councillor and one of Brantford's longest-serving politicians; first elected in 1994 after public-service experience with the Brantford Public Utilities Commission. Strong background in seniors' services, healthcare, municipal committees and the Police Services Board.
Where they stand
Each position pairs what they say with what they did.
Environment
Parks & natural areas
What they did:
Explicitly supports preserving parks, trails and natural areas.
Housing
Affordable housing + supports
What they did:
Supports affordable housing and services for vulnerable residents.
Land use
Sustainable growth
What they did:
Supports sustainable, long-term growth balanced with community values and environmental responsibility.
Policing
Police Services Board oversight
What they did:
Supports public safety + Police Services Board oversight.
Public funds
Fiscal responsibility
What they did:
Strong fiscal responsibility/value for money.
Transit
Infrastructure over transit specifics
What they did:
Supports infrastructure investment, but less specific on transit.
Transparency
Open & accountable government
What they did:
Major theme: open & accountable government.
What they are promising
Their own platform, in their own words. Not checked against their record.
Experienced leadership, community trust, healthcare/new hospital, safer neighbourhoods, green space, responsible spending, regional relationships and transparent government. His platform repeatedly emphasizes practical decision-making, taxpayer value and open/accountable City Hall.
