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Practical
Bring firsthand construction, infrastructure, and small-business experience to the choices made at City Hall.
WARD 3 / OSHAWA
About Sam
Putting practical experience to work for Ward 3.
Born and raised in Durham Region, Sam Howes has called Ward 3 home since 2012. He is a licensed plumber, small-business owner, blue-collar tradesman, father, and taxpayer running to bring real-world experience to City Council.
Sam lives, works, and is raising his family in Oshawa’s Ward 3.
The story
A working-life perspective for City Hall.
Sam never planned on running for office. But after years of watching taxes climb while residents are expected to pay more for less, he knew complaining wasn't enough—if we want real change, people with practical experience need to step forward.
Sam’s career path began in Thunder Bay, where he studied aviation manufacturing before discovering his calling in the skilled trades. He earned his plumbing license in Oshawa, honed his craft, and launched his own business at the age of 28. Today, his company employs four local workers alongside himself.
Running a small business teaches you a fundamental truth: every dollar counts. Managing payroll, materials, and equipment while keeping customers happy requires fiscal responsibility, accountability, and real value.
Sam isn't running to blindly slash budgets. He is running to ensure Oshawa spends intelligently, challenges unnecessary expenses, and demands measurable results for every tax dollar collected. This campaign is also personal. Sam wants his son—and every child growing up in Ward 3—to have a realistic path to homeownership and a prosperous future in the community they call home.
What guides the work
Oshawa deserves a city councillor who asks tough questions, challenges waste, seeks smarter solutions, and insists on maximum value for every dollar spent. "That's the way it's always been done" is no longer an acceptable excuse for inefficiency.
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Responsible
Treat taxpayer money with the same care required to balance a budget, meet a payroll, and manage rising costs.
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Focused
Make affordability, fiscal responsibility, and a better future for Ward 3 families a clear priority.
For Ward 3
A campaign grounded in practical experience.
Sam knows what it means to work for every dollar — and believes City Hall should treat your money the same way.
Explore the prioritiesA direct campaign voice, centred on Ward 3.