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Alex Don for Ward 5

A New Generation of Leadership
A New Generation
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Alex Don for Ward 5

A New Generation of Leadership

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Committed to Burlington. Ready to Lead.

Committed in Burlington. Ready to Lead.

I am an internationally trained lawyer with experience advising major pension funds and institutional investors on complex legal and financial decisions.

The seeds of my career were planted in Burlington and cultivated through experiences beyond it. I served as a Legislative Page at Queen’s Park, trained on Bay Street in the heart of Canada’s financial district and worked in New York City. Now marriage, a growing family and service aspirations beckon me back home where I hope to help shape the next chapter of our community’s future.

Burlington is home: I studied at Assumption Catholic High School, worked as a lifeguard at the local YMCA and bagged groceries for Mr. Denninger at his Guelph Line store. I understand first-hand what Burlington has to offer including excellent schools, robust municipal services, safety and a unique community feel.

As I start my own family, I feel deep commitment to public service and to preserving what makes Burlington and our neighbourhoods special. Ensuring that future generations can enjoy the same quality of life here is a responsibility I am proud to embrace. I want to bring a forward-looking perspective to City Council, focused on fiscal responsibility, safe communities and long-term planning in a rapidly changing world.

Meet Alex

Meet Alex

Committed in Burlington.
Ready to Lead.

I am an internationally trained lawyer with experience advising major pension funds and institutional investors on complex legal and financial decisions.

The seeds of my career were planted in Burlington and cultivated through experiences beyond it. I served as a Legislative Page at Queen’s Park, trained on Bay Street in the heart of Canada’s financial district and worked in New York City. Now marriage, a growing family and service aspirations beckon me back home where I hope to help shape the next chapter of our community’s future.

Burlington is home: I studied at Assumption Catholic High School, worked as a lifeguard at the local YMCA and bagged groceries for Mr. Denninger at his Guelph Line store. I understand first-hand what Burlington has to offer including excellent schools, robust municipal services, safety and a unique community feel.

As I start my own family, I feel deep commitment to public service and to preserving what makes Burlington and our neighbourhoods special. Ensuring that future generations can enjoy the same quality of life here is a responsibility I am proud to embrace. I want to bring a forward-looking perspective to City Council, focused on fiscal responsibility, safe communities and long-term planning in a rapidly changing world.

Priorities

Priorities

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Fiscal Responsibility 

I propose fresh and cooperative leadership on budget formation, tax dollar allocation and strategic use of city assets and resources. Drawing on my experience working on Wall Street and Bay Street, including as senior counsel to a world-leading asset management, I will focus on better outcomes for Burlington. I promise transformative efficiency, transparency and smarter budget decisions – ensuring predictable property taxes and best-in-class decision-making with our tax dollars.

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Preserving Our Neighbourhoods

Preserve what has made our communities an envy for others.
I want thoughtful and well-planned growth, not chaos in high-rise development and traffic congestion, as we increasingly become a drive-through city for commuters. I want to address past mistakes and assess how we can undo some of the damage done to our waterfront and downtown core. 

My main areas of focus will be: the Orchard, which deserves special consideration, with traffic and crime posing serious challenges; the Appleby Village which requires careful foresight to control development; and South Burlington traditional home enclaves, which require thoughtful planning, not just infill conversions to semis, triplexes and quads.

Preserve what has made our communities an envy for others. I want thoughtful and well-planned growth, not chaos in high-rise development and traffic congestion, as we increasingly become a drive-through city for commuters. I want to address past mistakes and assess how we can undo some of the damage done to our waterfront and downtown core. 

My main areas of focus will be: the Orchard, which deserves special consideration, with traffic and crime posing serious challenges; the Appleby Village which requires careful foresight to control development; and South Burlington traditional home enclaves, which require thoughtful planning, not just infill conversions to semis, triplexes and quads.

Preserve what has made our communities an envy for others. I want thoughtful and well-planned growth, not chaos in high-rise development and traffic congestion, as we increasingly become a drive-through city for commuters. I want to address past mistakes and assess how we can undo some of the damage done
to our waterfront and downtown core. 

My main areas of focus will be: the Orchard, which deserves special consideration, with traffic and crime posing serious challenges; the Appleby Village which requires careful foresight to control development; and South Burlington traditional home enclaves, which require thoughtful planning, not just infill conversions to semis, triplexes and quads.

Community Safety

Safer streets start with prevention, partnership and fresh thinking. I will work closely with the residents and Halton Regional Police Service to expand pro-active safety measures. I want safer streets with dedicated community officers and more traffic calming for certain streets. 

Community Safety

Safer streets start with prevention, partnership and fresh thinking. I will work closely with the residents and Halton Regional Police Service to expand proactive safety measures. I want safer streets with dedicated community officers and more traffic calming for certain streets. 

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Available and Energetic Voice

At 33, I bring a long-term perspective to public service. My vision extends far beyond getting elected because Burlington is my home. Having recently started a family, I am invested in ensuring that future generations can enjoy the same quality of life, strong neighbourhoods, and sense of community that made Burlington such a special place to grow up. I want for my son to experience the Burlington that I love.

I am encouraged that many other candidates share these values. Burlington's challenges and opportunities require fresh thinking, collaboration, and a collective commitment to building a stronger future together.

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