Hafiz Rahman
Candidate for Ward 1 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 2 times on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
- Campaign website
- hafizbarrie1@gmail.com
- 705-500-0028
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In their own words
Verbatim, attributed, dated. Every passage below is copied exactly from an archived copy of its source — a campaign website, a news article, or the candidate's own social media post — and links to it. Nothing is paraphrased by this site and no for-or-against label is applied: read the words, follow the link. Passages from news coverage say whether they are the candidate quoted, the reporter's reported speech, or the reporter's characterisation.
Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 8, 2026. Passages are capped at 60 words and listed newest first. Campaign pages are undated, so only the retrieval date is shown for them, and they sort by it. A candidate with nothing located on an issue is listed as such, with the date their sources were checked; a race is shown only once every candidate in it has been checked. See methodology.
Encampments
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Homelessness is more than a housing issue—it is often connected to mental health, addiction, unemployment, and a lack of support.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, 'My Priorities for Ward 1', under 'Helping People Experiencing Homelessness', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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My goal is to partner with community organizations, employers, and government programs to help individuals access rehabilitation services, receive job training, earn basic workplace certifications, and find stable employment.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Helping People Experiencing Homelessness Rebuild Their Lives', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Housing
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I want to advocate for supportive housing initiatives that provide people with a safe place to live while connecting them with mental health services, nutritious meals, life-skills programs, and community support.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Supporting Mental Health with Stable Housing', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Infrastructure
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I will work to identify damaged sidewalks, uneven pavement, and areas that create safety hazards.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Improving Sidewalks and Community Safety', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Investing in repairs and maintenance will make Ward 1 safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate for all residents.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Improving Sidewalks and Community Safety', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Health care
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Too many individuals receive mental health treatment, are discharged from hospital once they are medically stable, and then have nowhere safe to go.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Supporting Mental Health with Stable Housing', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
General
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My goal is to be a councillor who listens to residents, is accessible and works honestly on the issues that matter to our community.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 1 candidate believes in 'giving back to the community', September 24, 2026 (paragraph 8, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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I want to establish a dedicated leash-free dog park that provides a safe, clean, and welcoming space for pets and their owners.
Source: votehafiz.net, Home page, under 'Creating a Leash-Free Dog Park', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
Ran, not elected Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ward 1 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2022 | Ward 4 councillor recorded as “MD Hafizur Rahman” | 68 | 2.2% | Not elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Hafiz Rahman was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2022: Ward 4 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Courser Elected | 1,134 | 37.3% |
| Tim Abel | 770 | 25.3% |
| Robert Newman | 329 | 10.8% |
| Dieter Mueller | 257 | 8.4% |
| Ajmal Noushahi | 207 | 6.8% |
| Donald McLaurin | 185 | 6.1% |
| Michael Lewis | 92 | 3.0% |
| MD Hafizur Rahman | 68 | 2.2% |
Compiled from the public electoral record. If anything here is wrong, please tell us on the corrections page. Names are linked across elections only where we have confirmed by hand that the records refer to the same person; where we are unsure, they are kept separate.
Common questions
Who is Hafiz Rahman?
Hafiz Rahman is a candidate for Ward 1 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election, and previously ran in Barrie in 2022.
What is Hafiz Rahman running for in Barrie?
Ward 1 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 Hafiz Rahman an incumbent?
No. Hafiz Rahman does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Hafiz Rahman run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2022. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Hafiz Rahman'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 Hafiz Rahman?
Voters who live in Ward 1 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.