Vote Monday, October 26, 2026Online voting is open October 14 to 23

ElectMark CARRWard 3 Councillor

Experience.Accountability.Results.

A Proven Voice for Burlington.

Mark Carr, candidate for Ward 3 Councillor, outside Mountainside Recreation Centre in Burlington

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About Mark Carr

Thirty years serving this community.

I'm Mark Carr, a retired Burlington business owner who spent more than 30 years serving my community through my business and volunteer work. I raised my family in Ward 3 and I am ready to put my experience to work for the community I have proudly called home for decades. I previously served on City Council, where I brought practical leadership and a commitment to responsible decision-making at City Hall. As a past member of council, I am looking to step back in to help again.

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The next generation of Ward 3.

Experience

  • Former Burlington City Councillor
  • Chair, Planning & Development Committee
  • Chair, Budget & Strategic Planning Committee
  • Executive Director of not-for-profit organizations
  • Successful Burlington business owner
  • Host of The Issue on YourTV
  • Campaign Manager for five successful provincial and federal campaigns
  • Moderator of municipal, provincial and mayoral debates

Education & Awards

  • Honours Graduate, Humber College
  • Conflict Management, University of Waterloo
  • Ontario Public Service Award
  • Government of Canada Medal of Volunteerism

Community Involvement

  • Community Cares Halton
  • Community Conflict Resolution Services Halton
  • Millcroft Against Development
  • Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation
  • Smart Commute
  • Bereaved Families of Ontario

The Platform

Five things Ward 3 needs from its councillor.

Respect for Your Tax Dollars

Every department accountable for what it spends, measured against what residents actually get.

  • Introduce value-for-money audits by independent auditors so departments and boards are accountable to taxpayers for program effectiveness.
  • Review the City department by department to ensure the highest level of service at the lowest price to taxpayers.
  • Spend and tax is outdated for Burlington. The City must live within its means, like every household does.
  • City property taxes have increased nearly 50% since 2021. Families deserve better value for their tax dollars.

Safer Neighbourhoods

More visible policing, slower traffic on residential streets, and signals that keep Burlington moving.

  • Halton Police add to their complement in 2026 to reduce crime and help slow speeding on Burlington streets.
  • Increased police presence in school zones, paired with improved traffic calming.
  • Create more Community Safety Zones to bring speeds down.
  • Better traffic signal coordination across Burlington to keep traffic moving.
  • Targeted enforcement where the speeding problems actually are.

Responsible Growth

Burlington is heading toward 265,000 residents by 2051. Controlled growth is how the city absorbs it.

  • Burlington has grown to roughly 186,948 residents (2021 census), and about 265,000 people are expected to call Burlington home by 2051.
  • Controlled growth is the right approach. The development industry can appeal any Council decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which makes the final call.
  • Infrastructure and storm water management are critical to stopping flooding in Brant Hills, Palmer, Mountainside and the rural communities.
  • No housing developments north of Dundas Street (Highway 5).
  • Protect neighbourhood character. Infrastructure before development.

Housing

More housing options and a different housing stock, without collapsing the value of the homes people already own.

  • Housing has to be addressed by municipal, provincial and federal governments together by developing a different housing stock, including fourplexes among a range of options.
  • Make it easier to allow basement apartments in existing homes.
  • Insist on rental apartments as part of any new development being planned.
  • Halton Region is investing $16.5 million to create 46 new affordable units.
  • Those units will be available to residents on the HATCH waitlist, offered at or below 65 percent of CMHC's average market rent.

Listening to You

A councillor residents can actually reach, in person and online, between elections and not just during them.

  • Facilitate community ratepayer groups in Mountainside, Brant Hills, Palmer, Kilbride and the rural area.
  • Hold town hall meetings and regular coffee meetings to hear from residents directly.
  • Regular podcasts and open line shows on municipal and regional issues.
  • Working with neighbourhood associations across Ward 3.

Voting Information

Vote October 26th, 2026

Advance Polls

There are three in-person advance voting locations, and Burlington electors can vote at any one of the three, regardless of their ward. Advance voting takes place Saturday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

  • Skyway Community Centre

    129 Kenwood Ave.

  • Burlington Seniors' Centre

    2285 New St.

  • Tansley Woods Community Centre

    1996 Itabashi Way

Online Voting

The City is also offering online voting from October 14 to 23, 2026.

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City of Burlington ward boundary map, supplied by the campaign. Confirm your ward on the City of Burlington election page.

Election Day Ward 3 Voting Locations

  • 01

    Conservation Halton Administration Building

    2596 Britannia Rd.

  • 02

    Brant Hills Community Centre

    2255 Brant St.

  • 03

    Mountainside Recreation Centre

    2205 Mount Forest Dr.

  • 04

    Calvary Baptist Church Burlington

    2458 St. Frances Dr.

Voting locations and hours are set by the City of Burlington. Confirm your location and eligibility on the City of Burlington election page before you go.

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A strong campaign is built by people who believe in their community and are willing to lend a hand. Click the volunteer button and join Team Carr — whether you can knock on doors, deliver literature, put up signs, make phone calls, help at events, or simply give us a little of your time, we'd be glad to have you with us.

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