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Duarte Da Silva

Candidate for Ward 5 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.

Campaign contact

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We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.

In their own words

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Compiled in a research batch dated October 15, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 15, 2026.
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  • He also wants the city to carefully consider proposed development, including plans involving 49 Miller Dr. and weigh potential economic benefits against the interests of existing and future Ward 5 residents.

    Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 5 race pits experience against change, September 4, 2026 (paragraph 21). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported

  • While growth is certainly important in attracting the right business development opportunities for Ward 5 and Barrie at large, it should never be at the expense of the quality of life of Barrie

    Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 5 race pits experience against change, September 4, 2026 (paragraph 23). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

  • The idea that we cannot responsibly develop Barrie while protecting our lands and the interests of citizens is simply false. It’s all about transparency and robust public consultation, in partnership with people-centric developers.

    Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 5 race pits experience against change, September 4, 2026 (paragraph 24). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

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  • With AI reshaping the job market and a housing crisis in full effect, we need leadership that can adapt to changing times and technology.

    Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 5 hopeful looks to bring 'new era of politics' to council, September 14, 2026 (paragraph 11, third sentence, counting the editor's note). Read October 15, 2026. Media coverage

  • Accessibility: A councillor who is easy to reach and quick to answer.

    Source: duarteforward5.ca, Home page, 'The Major 5 in Ward 5', fifth bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

  • With AI coming for the job market, and the housing crisis in full effect, we need leadership that can adapt to changing times, and changing technologies.

    Source: duarteforward5.ca, Home page, 'About Duarte', paragraph 4, last sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

  • I will be honest, I'm not an expert in city planning or traffic engineering or municipal budgets, and I don't think you need me to pretend I am. What I've spent my career learning is how to sit down with people, actually listen to what they know, and connect that knowledge to the people who can act on it.

    Source: duarteforward5.ca, Home page, 'About Duarte', paragraph 3. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.

Electoral record

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

Coverage

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Common questions

Who is Duarte Da Silva?

Duarte Da Silva is a candidate for Ward 5 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. This is their first Barrie municipal candidacy in the records this site holds, which run from 2003.

What is Duarte Da Silva running for in Barrie?

Ward 5 councillor, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.

Is Duarte Da Silva an incumbent?

No. Duarte Da Silva does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.

Has Duarte Da Silva run for office before?

Not in the records this site holds, which cover every Barrie municipal election since 2003 and federal and provincial races for Barrie-area ridings.

How do I contact Duarte Da Silva's campaign?

The campaign published a campaign website, an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.

Who can vote for Duarte Da Silva?

Voters who live in Ward 5 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.

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