Policy Explainers
Sam Sinjari's policies, explained in plain English
These reference pages separate Sam's stated proposals from the research used to explain how the underlying municipal issues work. Start with a policy area, then follow the individual questions for more detail.
Growth, Taxes & InfrastructureHow growth affects costs, development charges, debt, the tax base, and Sam's Growth Sequencing Map.Government Grants & Municipal FundingHow outside funding changes local budgets, matching costs, conditions, and long-term obligations.Infrastructure ResilienceMaintenance, water and wastewater capacity, redundancy, demand management, and long-term planning.Road & Pedestrian SafetyTraffic calming, sidewalks, crossings, intersection design, school zones, and the safety tools municipalities can evaluate.
Lakeshore issues, explained
Start with the reference pages below, then browse the latest articles as they publish.
Issues
Green Bin Program & Your Tax BillThe $150+ fee, explainedCounty Road 22 & Manning InterchangeRoads & the $60M overpassProperty Taxes (2026)The 1.76% budgetDevelopment ChargesDo new homes lower taxes?Responsible Growth60,000 by 2051Wastewater & InfrastructureStoney Point & the gapFlooding & ShorelineBelle River, Lighthouse CoveProtecting Public ParksThe Oakwood Park storyLarge-Scale GreenhousesFarmland & characterBelle River Marina & WaterfrontThe waterfront's futureJobs & Workforce HousingNextStar & affordabilityLakeshore by the NumbersKey 2026 figures
Sam's record
Record of Volunteer ServiceA decade of showing upEmpowering KindnessWeekly on AM800 since 2021Ontario Medal for Good CitizenshipThe province's second-highest honourWhy Kindness Belongs in GovernmentAn operating standardCommunity & Philanthropy RecordGiving, boards, recognitionRecognition & In the NewsAwards & media
Sam's plans & standards
Why a Full-Time MayorThe heart of the campaignThe Sam Sinjari StandardFive commitmentsCommunity Assets GuaranteeProtecting public landGrowth Sequencing MapGrowth tied to capacityCapital Projects DashboardTransparent tracking
How Lakeshore works
The Community Benefit FundHow municipal grants workConflict-of-Interest RulesThe registry, explainedClosed Session MeetingsWhat the law allowsAudited Financials & ReservesReading the booksWhat a CAO DoesAnd Lakeshore's timelinePublic & Professional RolesManaging the overlapMunicipal CompensationWho sets council payDevelopment DisputesThe Amy Croft areaThe West Beach PilotWaterfront access
Your community
Belle RiverWaterfront & marinaStoney PointWastewater & shorelineComberFarmland & rural roadsLighthouse CoveFlood & shorelinePuceGrowth & County Rd 22EmeryvilleCorridor & waterfrontWoodsleeFarmland & roadsSt. JoachimHeritage & farmlandMaidstoneRural, near the 401Ruscom StationRural hamletDeerbrookRural hamletStaplesRural hamlet
The 2026 election
Sam Sinjari for Mayor Insights
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