BarrieVotes.ca 2026 municipal election

Speed cameras

Barrie ran automated speed enforcement for just under two years. Council voted 9–2 in September 2025 to wind the program down by year-end; before that end date arrived, the Province banned speed cameras outright, and Barrie's came down with the ban on November 14, 2025. The program is over, and what remains is an election-season argument about what it was for and what replaces it.

What happened to Barrie's speed cameras?

Sources: Speed Limits & Enforcement (City program page, as of 2026-08-09), City of Barrie. Original document. The City's own record of the ended ASE program: authorization (motion 22-G-131), cameras live December 1, 2023, the end date of November 14, 2025, the no-refunds statement, and the full camera-location history with serial numbers and Certificates of Accuracy. A live page, updated in place. Retrieved August 9, 2026. General Committee Minutes, May 28, 2025, City of Barrie — General Committee, dated May 28, 2025. Original document. 25-G-129: "That the City of Barrie Automated Speed Enforcement camera program become permanent. (DEV023-25)". Staff report DEV023-25 itself could not be downloaded. Retrieved October 7, 2026. City Council Minutes, June 4, 2025, City of Barrie — City Council, dated June 4, 2025. Original document. Adopts Section "B" of the General Committee Report of May 28, 2025, including 25-G-129. 25-A-065: after the March 28-30, 2025 ice storm, asks the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025 (S.O. 2025, c. 11) — status page, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, dated November 3, 2025. Original document. Royal Assent November 3, 2025. Schedule 5 repeals Highway Traffic Act Part XIV.1, the authority for automated speed enforcement, in force the later of November 14, 2025 and Royal Assent — hence the province-wide end date of November 14, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2026.

How much money did the speed cameras make, and where did it go?

The City has published no end-of-program accounting. What is on the record:

The FOI totals are the outlet's reporting of City records rather than a City publication; no staff report states them, and this page will switch to the City's own accounting if one appears.

Sources: Service Areas — Tax Rate (2026 Business Plan & Operating Budget), City of Barrie. Original document. "Barrie's speed cameras issued $9M worth of tickets over two years" (BarrieToday, syndicated to OrilliaMatters), BarrieToday / Village Media, dated December 23, 2025. Original document. Speed Limits & Enforcement (City program page, as of 2026-08-09), City of Barrie. Original document. The City's own record of the ended ASE program: authorization (motion 22-G-131), cameras live December 1, 2023, the end date of November 14, 2025, the no-refunds statement, and the full camera-location history with serial numbers and Certificates of Accuracy. A live page, updated in place. All retrieved August 9, 2026.

Why do speed cameras belong in a 2026 election?

Two framings of the same program ran through council debate and the coverage: a road-safety tool that slowed drivers in school zones, and a revenue tool that taxed drivers who live on arterial roads. The figures above support arguments in both directions, which is exactly why the question is political. What candidates now differ on is what replaces it: red-light cameras are being prepared by council's own direction (on September 16, 2026 council passed the by-law that lets red-light tickets go through administrative penalties rather than the courts, though the City Clerk said the program itself has no timeline yet), the traffic-calming reserve holds ASE money, and any future speed camera would need the Province to reverse a ban it enacted months before this election.

Source: Red-light cameras still on front burner for Barrie council, BarrieToday (Bob Bruton), dated September 17, 2026. Original document. Council passed a by-law on September 16, 2026 so that red-light charges can go through administrative penalties rather than the courts once a program exists; the City Clerk said there is no timeline yet for the program. Staff anticipated about four months to set up agreements before installation. Retrieved October 7, 2026.

The full recorded-vote record for this term, including this vote, is at council votes.

What the candidates have said

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.

Mayor

Alex Nuttall

  • Invest $3 million in traffic calming measures to help keep children safe near parks, schools and in neighbourhoods.

    Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Safer neighbourhoods', item 01 '$3 million for traffic calming'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site

  • If re-elected, I will invest $3 million over the next council term to put more traffic-calming measures in place across Barrie,

    Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election, September 17, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read October 7, 2026. news

  • We need to make sure we have enforcement in place, so we'll continue to work with Barrie police on that.

    Source: As quoted in Barrie 360, Nuttall pledges $3M for Barrie traffic calming if re-elected mayor, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 13, second quotation (photo caption and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. news

No published statement on this issue located for 3 candidates. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Tanya Saari. No campaign website on the City's list: Kay Sayer, Russell Tighe. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting any of them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 1

Shaughna Ainsworth

  • 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

  • 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

Brent Bowser

  • The issue raised at more doors than any other. Traffic calming on residential streets, safer crossings at every school, and sidewalks that connect where people actually walk, with a published timeline for each.

    Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Home page, 'Priorities', under 'Traffic & road safety'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

  • Use the evidence to determine the appropriate response, whether that’s speed cushions, bollards, improved crossings, signage, enforcement or another traffic-calming measure.

    Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Traffic calming post, under 'My Approach: Identify. Measure. Fix. Report.', 'FIX'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

  • As a councillor, I wouldn’t promise to put a speed cushion on a particular street before the engineering work and traffic data support it.

    Source: brentbowser4ward1.com, Traffic calming post, under 'Safer Streets Without Making Empty Promises', first line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site

Pauline Stevenson

  • Traffic calming measures work, but there are not enough options available for our neighbourhoods. Measures are distributed sparingly and often only after mounting complaints from concerned citizens.

    Source: stevenson4ward1.ca, Home page, priority 03 'Safe Neighbourhoods', second paragraph, first two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

  • We must change this approach by proactively investing in and implementing measures where they are needed.

    Source: stevenson4ward1.ca, Home page, priority 03 'Safe Neighbourhoods', second paragraph, third sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

No published statement on this issue located for 3 candidates. Campaign website did not answer when checked (October 7, 2026): Stefano Agostino. No campaign website on the City's list: Christian Cadera. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Hafiz Rahman. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting any of them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 2

No published statement on this issue located for 5 candidates. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Frank Casera, Shanicka Edwards, Craig Nixon, Ajmal Noushahi. No campaign website on the City's list: Tracy Strohm. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting any of them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 3

Bryan Jones

  • Jones, a prosecutor, said residents have told him traffic safety – specifically around local schools – is a major concern.

    Source: As reported by CompassNews, Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie, October 1, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read October 7, 2026. news reported

  • As I continue speaking with people across the ward, I’ve heard that traffic safety, particularly around our schools, is a major concern for our community. Through my experience as a prosecutor, I can effectively champion the installation of red-light cameras around our schools to help keep our kids safe.

    Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Candidates vie for newly redrawn Ward 3 council seat in Barrie, October 1, 2026 (paragraph 6, quoted words). Read October 7, 2026. news

No published statement on this issue located for 3 candidates. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Amy Courser, Ben Hughes, Ryan Rijo. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting any of them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 4

Iradat Ahmad

  • Speeding on residential streets, with Hurst Drive raised more than anywhere else in the ward.

    Source: ahmad4ward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITY 03 Traffic calming', first line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

  • Real traffic calming on the streets residents keep flagging.

    Source: ahmad4ward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITY 03 Traffic calming', second line. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

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  • 'I ran a road-safety and driver-training business for years. Speeding on residential streets is a solvable problem,' says Iradat Ahmad

    Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Road safety, speeding among top issues in newly redrawn Ward 4, September 10, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. news

  • Street design, enforcement where it is actually needed, and a council that treats it as a safety issue rather than a complaint can make a difference

    Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Road safety, speeding among top issues in newly redrawn Ward 4, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 10, third sentence of the quotation). Read September 11, 2026. news

Lori Galeazza

  • Our main roads have become a racetrack. Let's take back the speed, with year-round, 24-hour reduced limits in our community safety zones, so no family loses a loved one to a speeding car again.

    Source: lorigaleazza.ca, Home page, 'What She Stands For', item 02 Slowing Traffic. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

Patrick Harriott-Stewart

Arif Khan

  • Separately, I will establish measurable police-enforcement targets that deliver the return on investment residents expect, without the need to hire additional officers.

    Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 02 'Roads, Speeding & Traffic Planning', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site

  • Traffic calming, better crosswalks, and complete street networks so you can walk to school, transit, and parks with confidence.

    Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 01 'Safer local streets'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. No campaign website on the City's list: Matthew Corbett. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 5

Robert Thomson

  • Installation of permanent speed humps to improve neighbourhood road safety

    Source: thomsonward5.ca, Accomplishments page, 'Delivering Results for Ward 5', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

  • I’ve also worked to advance traffic-calming measures to address neighbourhood safety concerns and improve quality of life.

    Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Thomson looks to draw on experience in re-election bid, September 1, 2026 (paragraph 8, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Duarte Da Silva. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 6

No published statement on this issue located for 3 candidates. No campaign website on the City's list: Nasar George Nader. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Nigussie Nigussie, Christel Pena. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting any of them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 7

Gary Harvey

  • Several new crosswalks have been added, the speed limit on the south end of Marsellus Drive was lowered to 40 km/h and additional traffic-calming measures have been added to our streets — all because residents have asked for this.

    Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read October 7, 2026. news

  • Expanded Community Safety Zone and traffic calming

    Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. No campaign website on the City's list: Michael Lewis. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 8

Jim Harris

  • Traffic and road safety are also prominent concerns, including speeding, cut-through traffic and other neighbourhood safety issues.

    Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 13, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news context

  • I would advocate that Ward 8 be the first area in Barrie to pilot Speed Camera Enforcement.

    Source: votejimforward8.ca, Blog post 'Speeding in Our Neighborhoods', paragraph 2, last sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

    The record shows: Barrie's speed-camera program ended November 14, 2025 after a 9–2 council vote to wind it down, and the Province then banned municipal speed cameras outright. What happened to the cameras.

  • I agree we can certainly benefit from more traffic calming methods - particularly speed bumps, and would support residents request for such.

    Source: votejimforward8.ca, Blog post 'Speeding in Our Neighborhoods', paragraph 2, sentence 2. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

Amanda Fellows

  • Her main issue is traffic and road safety, which she said has been the most consistent concern she has heard while speaking with residents.

    Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 19, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news reported

  • Fellows said the city should take a more proactive approach to traffic calming instead of waiting long periods of time.

    Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 21). Read October 7, 2026. news reported

  • “People are talking about speeding on residential streets, roads that are carrying more traffic as the city grows, and places where residents simply don’t feel safe walking or crossing, such as in school zones. I’d like to see us be more proactive about that.”

    Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 23). Read October 7, 2026. news

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Samina Alim. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 9

Norm Costello

Sergio Morales

Asmar Naveed

  • Traffic safety and speeding continue to be important neighbourhood concerns. I'll follow the implementation of these measures and post updates here as work progresses.

    Source: asmarforward9.com, 'What's Happening in Ward 9' page, '2026 Traffic Calming Measures' entry, 'What this means' paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. Campaign website read, nothing located on this issue (October 7, 2026): Dave Weingarten. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

Ward 10

Bryn Hamilton

  • Continue addressing speeding, cut-through traffic and difficult intersections while expanding practical traffic-safety measures where they’re needed.

    Source: brynforbarrie.ca, Home page, 'My Commitment', under 'Safer Roads & Neighbourhoods'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

  • Expanded use of speed cushions and radar feedback signs

    Source: brynforbarrie.ca, Home page, 'Delivering Results For Ward 10', under 'Safer Neighbourhoods', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

Georgy Kapustin

  • Strengthen road safety through active enforcement. Intersections with repeated collisions, unsafe turns, blocked crossings, or rush-hour conflicts, and roads where speeding is common, should receive active monitoring, visible police presence, and enforcement.

    Source: georgyk.com, Priorities page, under 'Safe Streets, Real Support', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site

No published statement on this issue located for one candidate. No campaign website on the City's list: William Cadeau. Indexed news coverage checked October 7, 2026: none quoting them on this issue. Social media posts not yet checked.

School board trustees

None of the 19 trustee candidates across 7 races has a located statement on this issue; trustees do not decide it. Their statements are on the education page, and each candidate's own page says what was checked.

Common questions

Does Barrie have speed cameras?

Not any more. Council voted 9–2 in September 2025 to wind the program down by year-end; before that date arrived, the Province banned speed cameras outright, and Barrie's came down with the ban on November 14, 2025.

How much money did Barrie's speed cameras make?

Figures obtained under freedom-of-information law and reported by BarrieToday: 99,841 tickets from December 2023 through the end of October 2025, totalling $9,037,066 in fines issued — with about 70% of fines actually paid and almost $1.7 million transferred to the traffic-calming reserve. The City has published no end-of-program accounting.

Are Barrie speed camera tickets still valid?

Yes. The City's page states that tickets already issued remain valid and refunds will not be issued.

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