Tracy Strohm
Candidate for Ward 2 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 2 times on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
- tstrohm@rogers.com
- 705-305-3426
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.
Encampments
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Our street people need a washroom. I have done some research; portable, indestructible units are available for $50,000.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 6, second and third sentences). Read October 7, 2026. news
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We need to work with all levels of government to advocate for long-term housing and care for our addicted populations and the unhoused.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 6, last sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Shelters were meant to be a Band-Aid; Band-Aids become toxic if worn too long.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Strohm also called for a more comprehensive approach to homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges, including supervised modular washrooms downtown, expanded supportive housing and additional treatment programs.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 2 race heats up, June 24, 2026 (paragraph 22). Read September 10, 2026. news reported
Housing
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Many of the developers are sitting on projects, leaving land vacant and continuing to flip their properties to increase the profits. Each time they are flipped, concessions are requested.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 8, first two sentences). Read October 7, 2026. news
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We need to put limits and fines on holding lands for too long.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 8, third sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Strohm has been critical of past development decisions in the downtown core and said the city needs stronger policies to ensure that approved projects move forward in a timely manner.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 2 race heats up, June 24, 2026 (paragraph 18). Read September 10, 2026. news reported
Major investments
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Tracy Strohm, another Ward 2 candidate, said redeveloping the former Barrie Central site represents a major opportunity for the city and downtown.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions, July 18, 2026 (paragraph 20). Read September 11, 2026. news reported
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My initial reaction to having the Barrie Central property developed is what a great opportunity for the city and especially the downtown,
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions, July 18, 2026 (paragraph 21, quoted words). Read September 11, 2026. news
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I have received calls from residents with noise concerns. With modern sound technology this concern can be minimized.
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 2 candidates back new stadium, but raise questions, July 18, 2026 (paragraph 23, quoted words). Read September 11, 2026. news
Infrastructure
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Our sewers and storm sewers have limited capacities. We keep adding large buildings and have not repaired or replaced many of these components.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 9, second and third sentences). Read October 7, 2026. news
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We will either have to pay now or pay a great deal more when they fail.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 9, last sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
General
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Our downtown and surrounding areas are continuing to degrade. We will not fix this in four years, but we can begin.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Change needed to fix downtown Barrie, says Ward 2 candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 3, first two sentences). Read October 7, 2026. news
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I’m running to work with, and for, the citizens of Barrie to plan and begin the revitalization of our downtown and surrounding residential areas,
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 2 race heats up, June 24, 2026 (paragraph 17, quoted words). Read September 10, 2026. news
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Apart from Kennedy’s and the Barrie Farmers’ Market, we now live in a food desert downtown – an area where many people must drive to obtain basic necessities.
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 2 race heats up, June 24, 2026 (paragraph 21, quoted words). Read September 10, 2026. news
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
Ran, not elected Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ward 2 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2022 | Ward 2 councillor | 502 | 13.1% | Not elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Tracy Strohm was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2022: Ward 2 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Nixon Elected | 1,418 | 37.1% |
| Shanicka Edwards | 1,044 | 27.3% |
| Greg Peach | 607 | 15.9% |
| Tracy Strohm | 502 | 13.1% |
| Bob Ossowski | 184 | 4.8% |
| Tif Arshi | 70 | 1.8% |
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 Tracy Strohm?
Tracy Strohm is a candidate for Ward 2 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election, and previously ran in Barrie in 2022.
What is Tracy Strohm running for in Barrie?
Ward 2 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 Tracy Strohm an incumbent?
No. Tracy Strohm does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Tracy Strohm 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 Tracy Strohm's campaign?
The campaign published 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 Tracy Strohm?
Voters who live in Ward 2 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.