Shaughna Ainsworth
Candidate for Ward 1 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 2 times on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
- Campaign website
- ainsworthward1@gmail.com
- 705-817-1966
Contact details are from the City's candidates list, except any marked inferred, searched or supplied; hover the mark to see where that detail came from. We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.
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.
Taxes
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Every dollar matters. I am committed to making thoughtful, responsible decisions that respect taxpayers and invest wisely in the services and infrastructure our community depends on.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '03 Protecting Your Tax Dollars', intro paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Good government isn't about spending more, it's about spending smarter.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '03 Protecting Your Tax Dollars', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Residents deserve a council that spends wisely, plans carefully and puts community needs first.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '03 Protecting Your Tax Dollars', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I will always work to keep property taxes as low as possible and ensure taxpayers receive value for every tax dollar spent.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 6, after the 'Tax dollars:' label). Read September 11, 2026. news
Encampments
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Advocate for compassionate, practical solutions that support those experiencing homelessness while keeping our public spaces safe, accessible and welcoming for everyone.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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My goal is to become a member of Barrie's Homelessness Task Force.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', fourth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I advocate for practical solutions to homelessness that balance compassion with accountability. I believe there must be greater provincial investment in mental health and addiction services including treatment to accomplish any meaningful and lasting remedy.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 10, after the 'Homelessness:' label). Read September 11, 2026. news
Safety & policing
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Ward 1 residents deserve to feel safe on their streets. I will advocate for practical solutions that improve community safety while ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', intro paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I am a strong supporter of all emergency services and everything they do to help our residents and keep our community safe.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', last bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Working with residents and city staff to address traffic safety, lighting, and community security across Ward 1.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Home page, 'What I'm Working For', item '01 Safer Neighbourhoods'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I am a strong supporter of all emergency service providers and everything they do to keep us safe.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 9, first sentence after the 'Safe neighbourhoods:' label). Read September 11, 2026. news
Housing
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Barrie is growing fast — but growth must work for existing residents, not just developers. I will work to ensure new development respects the character of Ward 1 and delivers the infrastructure our community needs.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '02 Responsible Growth', intro paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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To be honest, I am not a cheerleader for the ‘bigger the better’ crowd, but I understand progress and opportunity and sometimes even need never stops knocking. I do stand firmly, however, that growth must pay for itself, and costs cannot be factored into the existing home tax levy.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 7, after the 'Responsible growth:' label). Read September 11, 2026. news
Annexation
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It is my desire to be involved with Barrie's Growth Management Program and Boundary Adjustment Team.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '02 Responsible Growth', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Infrastructure
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Road revitalization is still needed on local roads.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '05 Keeping Ward 1 Beautiful and Ensuring the Revitalization of Local Roads', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Ward 1 deserves neighbourhoods that are safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. I will work to ensure our roads, parks and public spaces receive the attention and investment they need.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '05 Keeping Ward 1 Beautiful and Ensuring the Revitalization of Local Roads', closing paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Require infrastructure investment that protects a neighbourhoods character and green space
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '02 Responsible Growth', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Fire and emergency
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I am a strong supporter of all emergency services and everything they do to help our residents and keep our community safe.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', last bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Speed cameras
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Traffic calming measures on high-speed residential streets
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '01 Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I believe and will always advocate for traffic controls, as well as dedicated regular maintenance of local sidewalks, roadways, parks and lighting because they are important to providing safe welcoming neighbourhoods.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 9, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
General
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I want to be a strong advocate for you, our Ward and the City — in that order.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Experience page, paragraph 3, second sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site
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Residents deserve a councillor who listens, communicates clearly, and shows up.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '04 Accountable Leadership', intro line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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The care and maintenance of The North Shore Trail, Johnson's Beach and neighbourhood parks.
Source: ainsworth4ward1.ca, Platform page, section '05 Keeping Ward 1 Beautiful and Ensuring the Revitalization of Local Roads', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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'If you put your trust in me, I promise to always do the work and never make an uninformed decision,' says candidate for Barrie city council
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. news
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People deserve representation that listens, communicates clearly and shows up for them.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 8, after the 'Accountable leadership:' label). Read September 11, 2026. news
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I will work to protect and enhance the places that make Barrie and Ward 1 a community we’re proud to call home.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ainsworth running on safety, accountability in Ward 1, August 25, 2026 (paragraph 11, last sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
Ran, not elected Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
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| 2026 | Ward 1 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2018 | Ward 1 councillor | 852 | 26.0% | Not elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Shaughna Ainsworth was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2018: Ward 1 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
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| Clare Riepma Elected | 974 | 29.7% |
| Shaughna Ainsworth | 852 | 26.0% |
| Ryan Cardwell | 514 | 15.7% |
| Ann-Marie Kungl | 370 | 11.3% |
| Dusko Jankov | 186 | 5.7% |
| Graham Allary | 176 | 5.4% |
| Avery Konda | 113 | 3.4% |
| Erin Hennigar | 61 | 1.9% |
| Cole Walsh | 33 | 1.0% |
Expenses
What Shaughna Ainsworth'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.
Compliance & Legal Voter Outreach & Data Conference & Travel Meals & Appreciation Events & Sponsorships Advertising & Media Print & Communications Office & Administration Corporate (phone/tablet) Other / miscellaneous
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 Shaughna Ainsworth?
Shaughna Ainsworth is a candidate for Ward 1 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election, and previously ran in Barrie in 2018.
What is Shaughna Ainsworth 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 Shaughna Ainsworth an incumbent?
No. Shaughna Ainsworth does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Shaughna Ainsworth run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2018. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Shaughna Ainsworth'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 Shaughna Ainsworth?
Voters who live in Ward 1 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.