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Dear Fellow Ward 2 Residents Municipal Elections 2026

Following eight years as your local Councillor, I will be seeking a seat on Halton Regional Council on October 26th as Regional Councillor, Ward 2, replacing current Ward 2 Regional Councillor Rick Malboeuf, who announced his retirement on May 11th.

I am seeking your support to be elected as your representative at Halton Council so that I can address what I see as three major issues affecting Milton at the Region:

One

The need to ensure that its services, specifically housing, policing and public health/social services, are delivered fairly, relative to the other municipalities in Halton;

Two

The necessity that it widen existing and/or construct new regional arterial roads in a timely fashion that effectively supports Milton’s growing transportation requirements; and

Three

The requirement that it allocate water and sewer capacity, including pumping station support and water quality, in a timely way that corresponds with Milton’s growth plans out to 2051.

Considerable Regional Experience 

ADVOCATE

I am Halton Region’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority, currently serving the authority as Chairman. The GRCA is the largest CA in Ontario and the oldest in North America. I am co-leading the amalgamation of the GRCA with three other CAs;

CHAMPION

Over the last eight years, I have occasionally worked with Councillor Malboeuf and senior Region of Halton staff on matters affecting Ward 2 residents;

LEADER

When Halton Region recently proposed an official plan that was detrimental to Milton’s future, I proposed a Made-In-Milton solution that was supported by Milton Council, Town staff and, ultimately, the Government of Ontario. It led to Milton increasing local control over long-term planning and Halton Region losing that control;

STEWARD

I served for nine years on the Region of Halton’s Joint Municipal=Regional Waste Management Committee and two years on its earlier Citizens Committee on Waste Management, which led to the establishment of the current landfill site. I also served for two years on Halton Region’s Citizens Task Force on Property Tax Reform.

There are three reasons why Ward 2 residents should consider me as their representative on Halton Regional Council:

Neighbour

I am the only candidate who lives in Ward 2. I understand the challenges faced by my fellow Miltonians because I live here. I was also born and raised here — and raised my family here;

Volunteer

I have a long history of volunteer leadership with many local community organizations, so I fully appreciate the daily challenges faced by my fellow Miltonians; and

Experience

I have significant experience with the Town and the Region as an elected representative. I work well with staff and get things done, having helped almost 1,000 Miltonians over the last eight years with their municipal concerns.

As always, I will continue to regularly propose innovative ideas that become workable solutions for improving municipal services, make local government more accountable and reduce the financial burden on hard-working property taxpayers and, in particular, young families and seniors.
 
Over the last eight years, I have maintained this informative website and published and distributed a newsletter twice-annually to all Ward 2 homeowners at my cost — about $10,000 annually. I have not taken an increase in my stipend since I was first elected in 2018. This will continue if I am re-elected. To ensure you receive your copy, please subscribe here get the Challinor Report electronically.
 
The next four years are critical to Milton’s future housing and transportation/recreation/cultural infrastructure growth as well as to laying the groundwork for its general quality of life over the next 25 years. Milton needs — and I will bring — proven experience, proven leadership and proven fiscal responsibility around the tables at Milton Council and Halton Regional Council.
 
I would appreciate your support on October 26th so that, together, we can build on Milton’s reputation as a great place to live, work and play.
 
Sincerely,
John Challinor II
Councillor Town of Milton

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Promises Made.  
Promises Kept.

1. Requested and secured a Service Delivery Review, which has saved the Town several hundred thousand dollars in operating costs and has also created a long-term plan for improved service to taxpayers;
2. Worked with Milton Council and Town staff on long-range planning for our community, most notably a Made-In-Milton solution in response to the proposed Region of Halton Official Plan;
3. Requested that Milton Transit consider alternate service delivery offerings like taxicabs or Uber or Lyft, for example. Small vans offering door-to-door transit service were piloted in 2021 and became a permanent offering in 2022;
4. Encourage and support development, maintenance and replacement of key municipal infrastructure (like parks) in all neighbourhoods in Milton so that no-one gets left behind;
5. Funded and distributed a twice-annual newsletter to all residents of Ward 2, which had never been done before by any local councillor in the 165-year history of the municipality;
6. Engaged directly and regularly with Toronto International Airport Authority on flight path plans over Milton;
7. Worked with Milton Council and Town staff to develop and implement policies to protect historic neighbourhoods from unsympathetic, infill growth;
8, Requested Town staff to implement a comprehensive and ongoing road safety campaign, which has now been partially been put in place;
9. Worked with Milton Council and Town staff to develop a proactive stance on bylaw enforcement. Much improvement has been made, but more work needs to be done;
10. Recommended to Milton Council to keep tax hikes at the rate of inflation through motions I brought forward each year at the beginning of budget deliberations.
 
 
 
 

Public Endorsments

Rob Musclow

I have lived in Milton for over 35 years and have had the privilege of knowing John as a long serving Councillor who has dedicated his time and support to the Milton community. He has always addressed my queries and concerns and takes the time to respond with a fact-based explanation and any results from the outcome. An example was my concern regarding traffic flow and traffic light co-ordination on Thompson at the intersections of Childs, Nipissing, and Drew Centre.  John investigated the situation & subsequently an advanced left-turn signal was activated at Childs and Thompson.  This was a result of John’s undertaking. John has always put the needs of his constituents and the Town of Milton first. He is fiscally responsible, has a strong business sense and always communicates in a clear and concise manner. I strongly endorse John for re-election. He is someone that I trust to address the challenges and changes of our town as it continues to grow and evolve. John’s commitment and council experience, over many years, has established him as a respected Councillor who will best represent us as we move forward. I will be voting for John Challinor on Oct 24, 2022

Rob Musclow

Abhisek Bansal

Thank you John for doing all the great work. We need more people like you on the council to get things done. All the best.

Abhisek Bansal

Owen Gray

John. Thanks for all you have done for the people of Milton and residents of Ward 2! You are a true Champion for Miltonian’s new and old. Your experience, knowledge of our town and direction cannot be matched!

Owen Gray

Eddie Loeprich

You are a long time, lifetime Miltonian and have ALWAYS had this towns best interests at heart and at the forefront of your platform. You will always have my vote JC! Best of luck!

Eddie Loeprich

Anthony Vizzini

I would like to give a shout out to John John B. Challinor II, Town Councillor, Ward 2, for his prompt reply and follow-up to a traffic light matter at James Snow Parkway and Trudeau Drive that we raised. Very impressed with his professionalism . Thank you kindly

Anthony Vizzini

Steven Seeds

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank John Challinor for the work he has done to ensure Milton’s by-laws are applied equally in Dorset Park. Having lived in Dorset Park for 46 years, there have been occasions when we have had to contact our councillor to have by-laws enforced. John is the only councillor who has acted upon complaints and resolved issues. I hope he is victorious in the upcoming elections.

Steven Seeds

Jim Laidlaw

John Challinor is one of the most community-minded people I have ever met. He has a genuine desire to serve the public and has demonstrated this through countless hours of community service with various organizations over the years as well as through his many years on Council. John always takes the time to thoroughly understand the many complex issues that the Town faces, listen to his constituents and then tirelessly work for the greater good of Milton.

Jim Laidlaw

Jim Cassidy

The absolute best choice-John cares passionately about Milton-he always has.

Jim Cassidy

The Honourable Lisa Raitt P.C.

In the 15 years I have known him, John has been a fiscally responsible, reliable and respected leader in the Milton community. For his many years of exemplary service to our country, I was proud to present John the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.  His  experience and understanding of the issues in Milton would make him an excellent councillor for our town.  I encourage you to read his biography and platform and consider voting for John Challinor II for Ward 2.

The Honourable Lisa Raitt P.C.
Former, Member of Parliament, Milton

Rick Malboeuf

Over the many years I have served with John on Milton Council, I have always found him to be hard-working, committed to serving the needs of Milton taxpayers and ensuring the constituents of Ward 2 are effectively represented. As we recover from the pandemic and with important, long-term planning decisions coming locally, John’s experience and voice is needed now more than ever. We need John back on Milton Council and that is why I will be voting for John on October 24th.

Rick Malboeuf
Regional Councillor, Ward 2, Town of Milton

Antonella Commodaro

Thank-you so much for everything you have done to help me. You took the time to make things happen for me and I will always remain grateful. Thank-you for truly caring about the people of Milton. Wish you continued best!

Antonella Commodaro

Parm Gill

It has been a pleasure working with John over the past few years. John is a strong advocate for the residents of Milton and really understands the issues faced by residents and local businesses.

Parm Gill
Member of Provincial Parliament, Milton, Government of Ontario

Tiger Jeet Singh, Jr.

John Challinor has been an advisor, friend and mentor to our family for almost 25 years. In recognition of my father’s athletic leadership and philanthropy, John recommended to Halton Board of Education that one of its Milton schools be named for him. That has created the opportunity for our family to mentor many young Miltonians, which is helping to create a more inclusive environment across our growing community. John also assisted in the development of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation, our family foundation, which is helping children in a number of Ontario hospitals have a better Christmas. John has a long history of getting things done in our community for all the right reasons. Milton needs John back on Milton Council.

Tiger Jeet Singh, Jr.

Christine and Ken Marvell

We have lived here in Milton for 43 years and have had several municipal representatives over the last 4 decades. John is an outstanding Councillor. He has responded to our concerns immediately, contacted  the pertinent municipal departments on our behalf and replied promptly in writing. We wish you every success in the upcoming election.

Christine and Ken Marvell

Anne Ptolemy

John was always the one we called when we needed to address a concern. We have never known a councillor who was so approachable and who followed up with such diligence — even when he represented another ward. He never let us down. He investigated and came back to us and our neighbours with a clear picture of the situation. It was always documented so well. He went to bat for the neighbourhood and succeeded in keeping our woodlot on the Town’s radar — and protecting it for future enjoyment of the new trail walkers. His experience, now that the town has grown, is needed more than ever. It has become apparent that a person with John’s knowledge is necessary to help move us smoothly forward to be the community we hope to be in the years to come.

Anne Ptolemy
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