Ward 3 · Ajax, Ontario · 2026 Municipal Election

🗳️ Vote: October 19 at 10 a.m. – October 26 at 8 p.m.
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I'm running because I care about our community.

Real work. Real results. Ward 3.

Ward 3 is more than where I live — it's where my family calls home. I'm not running because I'm a politician. I'm running because I believe our community deserves someone who will listen, work hard, and always put residents first.

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🎓 College professor and techie, mentoring students

👨‍👧 Father, raising his daughter in Ajax

🏠 Resident and homeowner in Ward 3

Why I'm Running

A professor, a father, and your neighbour in Ward 3.

Bhanu holding his daughter at the AJAX sign in Ajax, Ontario

Home is where the heart is — right here in Ajax.

I'm a college professor and a techie at heart — I've taught and mentored students in the tech field, helping them build the skills and confidence to launch their own careers. I've also worked with major companies as a technology professional, so I know what it takes to get real work done, not just talk about it.

But most of all, I'm a father, raising my daughter right here in Ajax. Like many of you, I've watched our neighbourhood grow, used our parks, and talked with neighbours about the challenges we face every day.

I'm running because I believe good leadership starts with listening. I want to bring that same spirit of teaching, mentorship, and empowering others to Ward 3 — showing up, working hard, and speaking up for residents every day.

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College professor

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Techie at heart

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Proud father, raising his daughter here

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100% Ward 3 resident

My Priorities for Ward 3

What I'll work on for Ward 3

Ward 3 doesn't need empty promises. It needs someone willing to show up, work hard, and speak up for residents every day.

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Safer Streets Start with Real Data

Identify Ward 3's worst intersections using actual collision and traffic data, and get them fixed first
Prioritize traffic-calming where the numbers show it's needed most
School crossings that get built, not just studied

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Our Waterfront and Neighbourhood Parks Deserve Better

Protect and improve our 6 km waterfront
Keep the remaining shoreline priorities moving from plan to implementation
Fix the basics: bins, lighting and clean toilets
Push for increased bylaw enforcement patrols during evening hours in parks
Push to deliver planned waterfront improvements
Make our waterfront a reason to visit, not just pass through

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Spend Like It's Your Own Money

Property taxes provide 78.6% of the Town's operating revenue. Residents deserve to know they're getting value for every dollar.

No new spending without a plan for the infrastructure it needs
Grow non-tax revenue before asking taxpayers for more
Make full use of grants, development charges and other funding. 75% of the 2026 capital budget is funded from external sources
Every capital dollar has to earn its place

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You Shouldn't Have to Chase Your Councillor

12 Ward 3 updates every year, one every month in writing, not just at election time
Direct WhatsApp line, always open and always answered
Regular office hours, not just Council meetings

On The Trail

Where to find me

See the Ward 3 boundaries and catch me at an upcoming community event.

Ward 3 Map

Not sure if you live in Ward 3? Check the map boundaries below.

Upcoming Events

Oct 12

Coffee with Bhanu

10:00 AM • Local Cafe (TBD)

Oct 15

Neighbourhood Canvassing

4:30 PM • Ward 3 Streets

Oct 19–26

🗳️ VOTE OCTOBER 19–26

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Get Involved

Ward 3 wins with more hands on deck

Whether you have an hour or a weekend, there's a way to help.

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Volunteer

Canvass, help at events, or make calls to neighbours in Ward 3.

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Put up a lawn sign

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Share your priorities

Tell me what matters most to you in Ward 3 — this platform will keep evolving.

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