Brent Bowser

• 1 time on the record
• 0 times elected

Campaign contact

• Campaign website
• brent@brentbowser4ward1.com
• 705-805-7738
• Instagram: brentbowser4ward1 supplied

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In their own words

Transportation

• Start with the problem, not a predetermined solution. Use traffic data, collision history and resident feedback to identify problem areas, then prioritize improvements based on safety, impact and cost.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Traffic congestion', My approach. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

• Review traffic flow and signal timing at Ward 1's busiest intersections

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Traffic congestion', How I'll advocate, first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

• Identify and prioritize school-zone safety improvements, including crossings, sidewalks, signage and traffic-calming measures where needed

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Traffic congestion', How I'll advocate, second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

Taxes

• Clear budget updates, accessible town halls and straightforward reporting on how your tax dollars are spent and what Ward 1 is getting in return.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Home page, 'Priorities', under 'Accountable City Hall'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• Every tax dollar should have a purpose. Understand the need, consider the long-term cost, measure the results, and make sure residents are getting real value from the money the City spends.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Taxes & City Spending', My approach. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

• Ask the hard questions about City spending. Understand the business case, long-term costs and expected payback before committing taxpayer dollars, then measure whether the investment actually delivers what residents were promised.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Taxes & City Spending', How I'll advocate. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

Encampments

• We also need to approach homelessness, addiction and encampments seriously.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Ward 1 what-residents-need-to-know post, under 'Public Safety and Public Spaces', second line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• Public safety also means dealing thoughtfully with difficult issues such as homelessness, encampments, drug use and discarded drug paraphernalia.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Who-is-running post, under 'Public Safety', second line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• I believe we need compassion for people who need help while also recognizing that our public spaces need to remain safe and accessible for everyone.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Who-is-running post, under 'Public Safety', third line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

Safety & policing

• Residents should be able to safely enjoy their streets, parks, trails and other public spaces.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Ward 1 what-residents-need-to-know post, under 'Public Safety and Public Spaces', first line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• If a relatively simple and affordable improvement could make it easier for someone to communicate their location during an emergency, I think it’s worth investigating.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Rail Trail markers post, under 'Maybe the Best Answer Is Both', last line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

Housing

• More housing options and steadier costs, so young families and seniors can afford to stay.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Home page, 'Priorities', under 'Housing & affordability'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• Barrie needs rental housing. We also need rental properties to be safe, properly maintained and respectful of the neighbourhoods they’re part of.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Rental properties post, opening section, fifth line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• I am open to looking at additional measures if we identify a gap in the current system, including whether some form of proactive rental-property inspection would improve conditions. But I don’t want to introduce another program simply because another municipality has one.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Rental properties post, under 'Where Do We Go From Here?'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

Infrastructure

• Push for clear infrastructure and service-capacity planning alongside major growth, so residents can see what improvements are needed, when they are required and how they will be funded.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, first 'Responsible growth' block, How I'll advocate, first paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

• As Ward 1 grows, City services and infrastructure need to keep pace. Plan for the real impact of development, identify gaps early, and make sure roads, transit, public services and infrastructure can support the people who call the community home.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, second 'Responsible growth' block, My approach. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

• Push for a fix-it-first approach that prioritizes preventative maintenance before avoidable problems become costly repairs.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, 'Infrastructure & maintenance', How I'll advocate, third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

Fire and emergency

• Would location markers help Police, Fire and Paramedics respond to emergencies on the trail?

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Post "Could kilometre markers make Barrie's Rail Trail safer in an emergency?", question heading. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• The next step should be asking Barrie Fire, Barrie Police, City staff and other emergency responders what system would be most useful to them.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Post "Could kilometre markers make Barrie's Rail Trail safer in an emergency?", body. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

Speed cameras

• The issue raised at more doors than any other. Traffic calming on residential streets, safer crossings at every school, and sidewalks that connect where people actually walk, with a published timeline for each.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Home page, 'Priorities', under 'Traffic & road safety'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• Use the evidence to determine the appropriate response, whether that’s speed cushions, bollards, improved crossings, signage, enforcement or another traffic-calming measure.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Traffic calming post, under 'My Approach: Identify. Measure. Fix. Report.', 'FIX'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• As a councillor, I wouldn’t promise to put a speed cushion on a particular street before the engineering work and traffic data support it.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Traffic calming post, under 'Safer Streets Without Making Empty Promises', first line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

General

• I want priorities and commitments to be publicly tracked so residents can see whether they’re Not Started, In Progress, Completed or Delayed .

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Ward 1 what-residents-need-to-know post, under 'What Should Ward 1 Expect From Its Next Councillor?'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

• Make it easier for residents to understand major development proposals, provide input early in the process and know how their concerns were considered before Council makes a decision.

  Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Priorities page, first 'Responsible growth' block, How I'll advocate, second paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

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Electoral record

Brent Bowser has not appeared on a Barrie ballot at any level before 2026, on the records we hold. Municipal records begin in 2003.

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