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Ward 10 Councillor

3 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.

Candidates

William Cadeau

Background
Barrie resident for more than 10 years. Canadian military veteran who served as Army medical staff at several base hospitals and unit medical stations; now works locally in Barrie. First run for office in Barrie; no earlier Barrie ballot appearances on record since 2003.
Ward-specific priorities
Improving roads and public services; supporting local businesses; safe and clean neighbourhoods.
Public record
Not yet reviewed.
Contact
Profile sources: City of Barrie [S001]; BarrieVotes.ca [S158]; BarrieToday [S159]

Bryn Hamilton

Incumbent
Background
Barrie resident for 46 years. Hospital director and owner of a small business in downtown Barrie, with a master's-level education and more than a decade in not-for-profit governance. Ward 10 councillor since 2022 (52.3%), under the previous ward boundaries. Chairs the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee; member of the Executive Committee.
Ward-specific priorities
Speeding, cut-through traffic and difficult intersections; reducing the impact of the Mapleview Drive closure; more snow-removal funding for the hardest-hit neighbourhoods; the South Barrie Recreation Centre and Library.
Public record
Not yet reviewed.
Contact
Profile sources: City of Barrie [S001]; BarrieVotes.ca [S160]; Campaign [S161]; BarrieToday [S162]

Georgy Kapustin

Background
Has an honours bachelor of commerce in accounting and more than 15 years in information technology, focused on quality assurance; also drives for Uber in Barrie. First run for office in Barrie; no earlier Barrie ballot appearances on record since 2003.
Ward-specific priorities
A second exit at Barrie South GO Station; added turn lanes at major intersections; designated employment areas so Barrie isn't a bedroom community for Toronto.
Public record
Not yet reviewed.
Contact
Profile sources: City of Barrie [S001]; BarrieVotes.ca [S163]; Campaign [S164]; BarrieToday [S166]

Compare positions

Each issue lists every candidate in the same alphabetical order.

Property taxes and budget

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
Council must be thoughtful about every tax dollar; cites city reserves up 25% and debt down 25% over four years.
Sources: BarrieToday [S162]; Campaign [S161]
Georgy Kapustin
No stated position found.

Housing affordability

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
Cites 779 new affordable housing units approved.
Source: Campaign [S161]
Context: The City reports its Housing Community Improvement Plan has supported 248 affordable housing units since 2020. We found no City count of affordable units approved.
Source: City of Barrie [S016]
Georgy Kapustin
Needs new housing, but growth shouldn't just meet development numbers; proposes rental licensing to hold landlords accountable.
Sources: BarrieToday [S166]; Campaign [S164]

Homelessness and encampments

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
Cites reclaiming parks and public spaces through a stronger encampment response, paired with connecting people to supports.
Source: Campaign [S161]
Georgy Kapustin
Review how concentrating homelessness and crisis services downtown affects safety; publicly funded programs should show measurable results.
Sources: Campaign [S164]; BarrieToday [S166]

Public safety and policing

William Cadeau
Promote safe and clean neighbourhoods.
Source: BarrieToday [S159]
Bryn Hamilton
Keep tackling speeding, cut-through traffic and difficult intersections; cites speed cushions, radar signs and the new Fire Station No. 6.
Source: Campaign [S161]
Georgy Kapustin
Supports a stronger visible police presence and active road-safety enforcement.
Source: BarrieToday [S166]

Transit and roads

William Cadeau
Improve roads and public services.
Source: BarrieToday [S159]
Bryn Hamilton
Did not support the full closure of Mapleview Drive and worked to shorten it; cites free transit for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Source: Campaign [S161]
Georgy Kapustin
Says Barrie needs about 35 more buses; proposes direct rapid routes, better connections between neighbourhoods, employment areas and GO stations, a second exit at Barrie South GO and more turn lanes.
Sources: Campaign (Georgy Kapustin) [S165]; Campaign [S164]; BarrieToday [S166]

Strong-mayor powers

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
No stated position found.
Georgy Kapustin
No stated position found.

Growth and development

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
Growth must produce safe, functional neighbourhoods, with roads, parks, schools and infrastructure, while standing up for existing neighbourhoods.
Sources: BarrieToday [S162]; Campaign [S161]
Georgy Kapustin
Look at the full impact of development before deciding, and match approvals to service capacity.
Sources: BarrieToday [S166]; Campaign [S164]; Campaign [S167]

Addiction and public drug use

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
No stated position found.
Georgy Kapustin
People in crisis need real pathways into shelter, treatment, recovery, employment and stability.
Source: Campaign [S164]

Jobs and economic development

William Cadeau
Support local businesses.
Source: BarrieToday [S159]
Bryn Hamilton
No stated position found.
Georgy Kapustin
Support small businesses and designated employment areas so people can build careers closer to home.
Sources: BarrieToday [S166]; Campaign [S164]

E-bikes and e-scooters

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
No stated position found.
Georgy Kapustin
No stated position found.

Transparency and council accountability

William Cadeau
Says effective leadership rests on honesty, accountability and making sure every resident's voice is heard.
Source: BarrieToday [S159]
Bryn Hamilton
Lists accessible leadership as a priority: responding to residents, showing up in neighbourhoods, asking difficult questions and following issues through.
Source: BarrieToday [S162]
Georgy Kapustin
Require transparency on long-term infrastructure costs.
Source: Campaign [S164]

Parks, green space and environment

William Cadeau
No stated position found.
Bryn Hamilton
Growth must bring adequate parks along with roads, parking and snow storage.
Source: BarrieToday [S162]
Georgy Kapustin
Parks must be considered before development is approved; residents need safe, usable streets, parks and public spaces.
Source: Campaign [S164]