Nigussie Nigussie

• 2 times on the record
• 1 time elected

Campaign contact

• Campaign website
• nigussie@votenigussie.ca
• 705-970-2464
• Facebook: Nigussie Nigussie

In their own words

Transportation

• $150,000 for a new pedestrian crosswalk at Mapleton Avenue and Batteaux Street, improving safety for families, students, and seniors.

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, 'Why I Am Seeking Re-Election' page, investments list, bullet 4. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

• $3.8M invested in pedestrian safety

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, Results page, under 'Safer Streets', bullet 1. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

• On my request, Council approved a second day of free transit for seniors , helping older adults stay connected to community services, recreation programs, medical appointments, and social activities while reducing transportation costs.

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, Results page, under 'Responsible Leadership', paragraph after the bullets. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Taxes

• 0 % increase in operational budget (4 years)

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, Results page, under 'Responsible Leadership', bullet 1. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Housing

• 176 -unit affordable housing project approved

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, Results page, under 'Housing & Growth', bullet 1. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Infrastructure

• In addition, I helped secure nearly $100 million in housing and infrastructure funding that benefits our city and supports the long-term growth and sustainability of our community.

  Source: www.votenigussie.ca, 'Why I Am Seeking Re-Election' page, paragraph after the investments list. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

• My focus is to manage that growth the right way, by staying ahead with smart infrastructure, making sure our roads, services, and neighbourhoods are built to support growth. Keep people safe, and avoid higher costs down the road, while supporting families and seniors and ensuring our community remains safe, accessible, and well-served.

  Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Race begins for Barrie’s 2026 municipal election, May 4, 2026 (paragraph 9 (second quotation attributed to Nigussie)). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage

Climate and flooding

• $1.17 million for flood mitigation near the Bear Creek Wetlands and Marta Crescent.

  Source: votenigussie.ca, Meet Nigussie page, list of results. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

General

• Looking ahead, my priorities remain clear: safer neighbourhoods, responsible growth, stronger infrastructure, housing affordability, support for seniors and families, protection of our natural spaces and responsible stewardship of taxpayers’ dollars.

  Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 6 incumbent says approach rests on 'finding practical solutions', September 20, 2026 (paragraph 10, counting the editor's note). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

• As councillor, my approach has been simple: listen, advocate and deliver. I introduced my annual resident outreach program to strengthen direct engagement with residents and ensure Ward 6 voices are heard at city hall.

  Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 6 incumbent says approach rests on 'finding practical solutions', September 20, 2026 (paragraph 6, counting the editor's note). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.

On the City's list of council members

The terms the City of Barrie's own list of council members, 1837 to 2022, shows Nigussie Nigussie serving, with the office and any note as the City prints them, and the milestones of each council: events from the City's history and notes, dated. The full list is on Barrie's mayors and councils.

• 2022–2026 Councillor, Ward 6, as “Nigussie Nigussie”

Source: City of Barrie, Members of Barrie Councils, 1837 to 2022 (updated November 2022).

Boards and committees

• 2023 Barrie Public Library Board Member, 2023
  2 sources

  • Member, council member seat (appointment record). Source: Barrie Public Library Board, Board of Trustees, October 9, 2026.
  • Member, council member seat — February 23, 2023 (appointment record). Source: Barrie Public Library Board, Barrie Public Library Board minutes board-minutes-23-01, February 23, 2023.
• 2023 Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Board Council representative, 2023; replaced, 2023
  2 sources

  • Council representative, councillor seat — March 8, 2023 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, March 8, 2023.
  • Replaced, councillor seat — March 8, 2023 to October 25, 2023 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, October 18, 2023.
• 2022 County of Simcoe Human Services Committee Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.
• 2026 Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee Member, 2026
  2 sources

  • Member, councillor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Infrastructure & Community Investment Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
  • Member, councillor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 1, 2023.
• Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee Chair, councillor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee | City of Barrie, April 16, 2025.
• Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair, councillor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Seniors & Accessibility Advisory Committee | City of Barrie, October 20, 2024.
• 2022–2024 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health Member, 2022–2024
  3 sources

  • Member, council member seat (appointment record). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health, Board of Health Members, October 9, 2026.
  • Member, council member seat — 2022 (shown serving). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, SMDHU Annual Report 2022, 2022.
  • Member, council member seat — February 2024 (appointment record). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health, Board of Health Members, February 25, 2024.

Electoral record

In full

Each contest Nigussie Nigussie was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.

2022: Ward 6 councillor

Expenses

What Nigussie Nigussie's disclosed spending went to, from the public record, reclassified into the same spending-type buckets on both sides — see council expenses and campaign finance for how every member and candidate compares.

Coverage

• October 5, 2026 Barrie Election profile Bayshore Broadcasting
• September 20, 2026 Ward 6 incumbent says approach rests on 'finding practical solutions' barrietoday.com
• June 20, 2024 Barrie library officials bite back on council's spending restrictions barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
• September 28, 2023 Vilification and Voices: Barrie Council Faces Public Outcry over Policies Deemed ‘War on Homeless’ Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
• May 10, 2023 Barrie City Council Meeting Sparks Resident Outrage over Proposed 405 Essa Road Development Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
• February 8, 2023 How Barrie City Council’s Majority Unable to Ask Meaningful Questions, and the Police Failed to Answer Important Queries? Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
• December 14, 2022 Reshuffling of the deck could be coming to city committees barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
• November 21, 2022 Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton

Recorded council votes

Every recorded vote in the council minutes that names Nigussie Nigussie, from the City's own meeting records. Recorded votes are the exception, not the rule — read the note under the table before reading anything into the count.

Meeting attendance

How often the City's minutes list Nigussie Nigussie as present, by body and council term. Only meetings whose minutes print an attendance list count, and only those listing Nigussie Nigussie as a member: present, absent or excused. A member who arrived late or left early is counted present, as the minutes count them.