Samina Alim
Candidate for Ward 8 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 1 time on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
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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.
Jobs
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Support results-oriented investment and responsible development that creates opportunity
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '04 Local economy & community character', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
Transportation
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Smoother traffic, safer streets and a real alternative to driving.
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '02 Roads, traffic & infrastructure', introduction. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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Better transit connections, with safe walking routes to stops
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '02 Roads, traffic & infrastructure', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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More crossings, sidewalks and traffic calming for pedestrians
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '02 Roads, traffic & infrastructure', fourth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
Encampments
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Coordinated action on homelessness and addiction
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '01 Safety & community well-being', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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Work with government and community partners to connect housing with voluntary treatment, counselling and transitional support
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '03 Housing, homelessness & addiction', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
Safety & policing
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Practical municipal action for safer neighbourhoods: prevention first, and a timely response when it's needed.
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '01 Safety & community well-being', introduction. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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Working with police for faster, more responsive service
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '01 Safety & community well-being', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
Housing
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Affordability varies from person to person. I support practical solutions that make stable housing more accessible and help people experiencing homelessness move into shelter, supportive or permanent homes.
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '03 Housing, homelessness & addiction', introduction. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
Infrastructure
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New development pays its fair share toward the roads and services growing neighbourhoods need
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '02 Roads, traffic & infrastructure', fifth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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“My policy and regulatory experts taught me that growth needs planning: roads, drainage, traffic, parks and services should keep pace with development,”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 28). Read October 7, 2026. news
General
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My priorities for Ward 8 are clear: safer neighbourhoods and responsive policing, emergency preparedness, roads and infrastructure planned alongside responsible growth, protecting parks, green spaces and farmland, manageable housing solutions, and support for local businesses.
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', introduction, first sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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Make sure growth doesn't come at the cost of our natural, agricultural and recreational spaces
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'My priorities for Ward 8', under '04 Local economy & community character', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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Residents should always be able to see what was promised, what was completed, what was spent and what still needs to be done, so our community has a clear picture of where things stand.
Source: saminaalim.ca, Home page, 'How I'll stay accountable', introduction. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. searched site
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This experience can translate into practical municipal oversight — setting clear objectives, tracking progress, asking where resources are going and helping ensure that commitments remain visible after a decision is made.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 8 candidate's career shaped by law, public policy and judicial work, September 28, 2026 (paragraph 9, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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“Safety, infrastructure and responsible growth, protecting green spaces and youth involvement and opportunities would be my priorities in particular and community in general,”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 26). Read October 7, 2026. news
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She highlighted accountability and said she wants to remain informed about provincial justice and mentorship policies that could support greater youth involvement at the municipal level.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 30). Read October 7, 2026. news reported
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
Samina Alim has not appeared on a Barrie ballot at any level before 2026, on the records we hold. Municipal records begin in 2003.
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 Samina Alim?
Samina Alim is a candidate for Ward 8 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 Samina Alim running for in Barrie?
Ward 8 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 Samina Alim an incumbent?
No. Samina Alim does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Samina Alim 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 Samina Alim's campaign?
The campaign published a campaign website, an email address 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 Samina Alim?
Voters who live in Ward 8 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.