WARD 3 / OSHAWA
The Ward 3 agenda
Sam Howes is running to bring a working-life perspective to City Hall: ask tough questions, look for better ways to deliver, and demand real value for Oshawa taxpayers.
A focused platform for affordability, fiscal responsibility, and a stronger future for Ward 3 families.
The approach
Oshawa residents are facing rising costs, housing pressure, and higher taxes. Sam believes municipal decisions should reflect those realities, with clear accountability for spending and outcomes.
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Protect services while challenging unnecessary costs and looking for practical ways to deliver better value.
Evaluate spending through the value it delivers for residents, not simply because it has always been done that way.
Use practical construction methods, durable materials, and responsible planning to pursue better results at a lower cost.
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Bring the discipline of a small-business owner to decisions about projects, budgets, and city services.
Ask the hard questions when project prices do not reflect a practical understanding of design, delivery, or long-term value.
Expect transparent decisions and measurable outcomes so residents can see how their money is being used.
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Ensuring those responsible for projects are held accountable at all levels
Quality results have less value if they are not delivered on time. Project delays cost taxpayers money and prolong disruptions to our daily routines.
Ensure contractors are completing their projects in the allocated time frames reducing their impact on other contractors and our Ward 3.
Keep the conversation moving
Sam is not a career politician. He is a tradesman, a business owner, a father, and a taxpayer ready to put practical experience to work for Ward 3.
Meet Sam