Ward 5, 2026

“I want Londoners to feel their City is finally addressing the issues that matter to them. After knocking on doors across 85% of the ward, I’ve heard consistent concerns about service delivery, traffic, property taxes, construction, growth, downtown safety, and the lack of support for people experiencing homelessness. Some challenges require strong advocacy beyond City Hall, but the things within our control — service delivery, traffic, and taxes — are where I’ll keep pushing solutions. I’ll continue voting to keep property taxes low, look for savings and efficiencies, support cumulative neighbourhood traffic studies, and growth that doesn’t overwhelm our neighbourhoods. By 2030, residents should see real improvements — in their neighbourhoods, on their roads, and throughout our community.”

“I’ve been known for bringing motions to the table and for pushing for change. I’ve been an active and involved decisionmaker on Ward and City-wide issues. My focus is on practical solutions and I’ve been able to gain consensus through my approach of presenting fact driven information to Council. Headlines from media coverage of my work: [City Politician Seeks to Ease Process for Traffic-Calming Requests](https://lfpress.com/news/city-politician-seeks-to-ease-process-for-traffic-calming-requests/) [Politicians Move to Close 'Loophole' After Elmdale Project Sparks Concern](https://lfpress.com/news/politicians-move-to-close-loophole-after-elmdale-project-sparks-concern/) [How Well Did London Clear Snow This Winter? 2 Councillors Want a Review](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/how-well-did-london-clear-snow-this-winter-2-councillors-want-a-review-1.7504862) [Group of London Councillors Look to Amend Parking Rules on Residential Streets, New Builds](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/parking-limits-9.7088706) [Sprawling Concerns: On London's Edges, How Many Homes is Too Many?](https://lfpress.com/news/sprawling-concerns-on-londons-edges-how-many-homes-is-too-many/) [2025 City Budget Update: Police Budget Intact, Grants Cut](https://lfpress.com/news/in-budget-talks-city-politicians-find-947k-to-save-60-winter-shelter-beds/) [After Decades, City Politicians Take Over Running London Transit](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/after-decades-city-politicians-take-over-running-london-transit-1.7493274) [City Council Addresses Hope for London's First New Public High School Since '72](https://lfpress.com/news/city-council-addresses-hope-for-londons-first-new-public-high-school-since-72/)”

“I get asked about healthcare- funding for doctors, hospitals, beds etc. We can advocate for better care for our community through established Council positions but we are not the funder. We raise these issues with the Minister of Health and we maintain frequent communication with local members of Provincial Parliament.”

“I want to be known for being responsive to residents on the issues that matter to them. Working on the things that improve our experience in the Ward and in our neighbourhoods. The argument against this is that sometimes these are not governance issues, but that is the tension that exists in the Councillor role. You serve the people of London in a governance and service role.”

“I show up, I’m prepared, I listen and I take action. I have a record of service that is visible in this community. You can learn more about my priorities at corrinerahman.ca and about my voting record at: https://opencouncil.xyz/councillors/current/c-rahman”

“The one change I most want to see by 2030 is a safer London, especially in our neighborhoods, parks, and business areas. I want residents to see fewer people living chronically on the streets, more people connected to supportive housing and mental health and addiction services, and public spaces where families and businesses feel safe. To do that, I would be willing to delay or reduce lower priority spending. Council can’t fund everything at once, so I would prioritize safety, housing, and essential services where people see real results.”

“In my business experience, I’ve often had to work with people who didn’t agree with my original proposal, including suppliers, customers, and partners. I learned that just repeating my position doesn’t solve the problem. What works is listening carefully, narrowing the ask to what matters most, and being willing to compromise on less important pieces. That approach has helped me reach agreements even when we started far apart. I think that same approach is needed on council, where no one gets everything they want, but you can still move forward by finding common ground.”

“One example is immigration status and work permits. I would tell residents clearly that London City Council can’t issue work permits or change immigration rules. Those decisions are made mostly by the federal government. That doesn’t mean I would just say, that’s not our job and walk away. I would help people connect with the right federal or provincial offices, raise concerns when higher-level decisions are affecting London, and focus locally on what the city can do, like transit, housing, and access to local services.”

“I want to be known for improving community safety while also addressing homelessness, mental health, and addictions. The difficult part is balancing real compassion for people in crisis with the very real need for safe streets and public spaces. The strongest argument against my own position is that enforcement alone can just push vulnerable people from one place to another without solving the root problem. I take that seriously. That’s why I support a balanced approach: Supportive housing, health services, outreach, and prevention, along with reasonable enforcement when there is violence, theft, or genuine danger.”

“Before this campaign, I was already helping people in the community in practical ways. One recent example was in August 2026, when I helped distribute around 1700 free slices of pizza downtown to people experiencing homelessness and others in need. To me, community service means being present, listening, and helping where you can. That same practical mindset is how I would serve as a councillor.”

“I want North London to have noticeably better transit service than it does now. Honestly, I’m not that worried about being able to point to one new bus route or one route with improved frequency and say, “I did that,” because that’s not really how decisions work on Council. I just want Londoners to be able to get around the city, with or without a car.”

“I work for Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Canada, an environmental non-profit that focuses on advocating for evidence-based climate solutions. This means that I often find myself walking into a room to meet with an elected representative who is unlikely to agree with what I am proposing. Through this work, I have learned a lot about finding common ground where that common ground is hard to find. Establishing trust is key. So is listening actively and acknowledging legitimate concerns. Back in 2016, I successfully arranged a meeting on Parliament Hill between the Conservative Environment Caucus and CCL Canada. I did this through numerous conversations with Conservative MPs who did not agree with the policies I was advocating for, but who saw that I was willing to have respectful and productive discussions about how to achieve our common goals.”

“While I’ve been knocking on doors, many residents have spoken about the importance of access to treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. I don’t hesitate to say that healthcare is a provincial responsibility, because it is. However, there is a very significant advocacy role that the city can play. Cities across Ontario can make a very strong statement by acting as a united front and advocating for adequate funding for addictions treatment and mental health care from the province. There is also much that we can do as a city to help support individuals experiencing mental illness or substance use disorder, including providing reliable and predictable support to the non-profit organizations providing outreach and front-line services to unhoused individuals.”

“I want London to get on track to meet the targets set out in our Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP). I feel torn because Londoners are struggling, and climate change can feel abstract, while issues such as being able to afford rent or groceries are very concrete and immediate. We need to address all of the very real challenges that Londoners are facing, and climate change is one of them. We’re already seeing flooding, smoke days, and extreme heat. I think it’s important to remember that addressing one challenge can mean addressing many challenges. Some of the actions in our CEAP involve infrastructure improvements. That’s job creation. Investing in transit and active transportation gives people options for less expensive ways to get around. Building inwards and upwards helps to make more efficient use of property taxes. Elected representatives can and need to work to address all the challenges facing Londoners.”

“I’m proud of the work I’ve done in getting young Londoners involved with the political process. One example is a Community Engaged Learning project I did with a group of Health Sciences students at Western back in 2016. We met with then-MPs Irene Mathyssen and Kate Young as community “lobbyists” (advocates) and they shared their research on the health impacts of climate change with the MPs. Write-ups on the project can be found on the Western Gazette’s website and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada’s website. (Just a few points of clarification on these two write-ups: I wasn’t married at the time so I had a different last name, I did not write the title of the CCL Canada blog post, and Gen Z didn’t have a widely-used generation nickname yet.) https://westerngazette.ca/news/community-engaged-learning-real-world-opportunities-in-the-classroom/article_0c862bfc-b025-11e6-b941-77c5c17f698e.html https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/blog-millennials-lobby-for-climate-action-in-london-on/”