Kitchener Mayor
2026 Ontario Municipal Elections - October 26, 2026
Kitchener is a city in Southwestern Ontario within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Known for its technology sector and historical German heritage, it is bisected by the Grand River. The mayor is elected at-large to lead the council and represent its diverse population.
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David Alton is a community planner and facilitator whose grassroots leadership has shaped Waterloo Region housing policy. They bring healing, transformative approaches to community dialogue and change
Community planner and facilitator with experience in housing, homelessness, engagement, non-profit leadership, climate organizing, mediation, and municipal policy.
Make Kitchener more affordable and humane by centring human rights, lowering cost-of-living pressures, and ensuring everyone can not only survive, but thrive.
I am a 43 year old father of 2 looking to make Kitchener a more vibrant and creative City.
I am a 3rd generation entrepreneur and have owned and operated numerous businesses. I have always kept one foot in the hospitality/events industry as it is a passion and a social outlet of mine.
Transparent governance. I am a strong believer that a transparent government is a strong government that encourages efficiency and innovation. This is vital for not only our municipality but democracy
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David Alton is a community planner and facilitator whose grassroots leadership has shaped Waterloo Region housing policy. They bring healing, transformative approaches to community dialogue and change
I am a 43 year old father of 2 looking to make Kitchener a more vibrant and creative City.
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