Dave Weingarten
Candidate for Ward 9 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.
- 1 time on the record
- 0 times elected
Campaign contact
- Campaign website
- dave.weingarten@gmail.com
- 905-836-7659
Contact details are from the City's candidates list, except any marked inferred, searched or supplied; hover the mark to see where that detail came from. We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.
In their own words
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Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 8, 2026. Passages are capped at 60 words and listed newest first. Campaign pages are undated, so only the retrieval date is shown for them, and they sort by it. A candidate with nothing located on an issue is listed as such, with the date their sources were checked; a race is shown only once every candidate in it has been checked. See methodology.
Taxes
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Secondly, I will advocate for financial austerity, spending our tax dollars more wisely, and do everything within my control to keep our property taxes as low as possible. That means voting "NO" on wasteful initiatives and unnecessary projects that cost millions and raise our property taxes.
Source: daveweingarten.ca, Home page, paragraph 3, first two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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During a time when inflation has caused us all to tighten our belts, work harder, and sacrifice more, I believe that government should also be held to those same restraints, rather than spending our tax dollars freely and causing our property taxes to increase.
Source: daveweingarten.ca, Home page, paragraph 3, third sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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'Overall, I am an advocate for using our tax dollars to benefit Barrie residents. Not tourists. Not developers,' says Dave Weingarten
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (Feed summary (article page not archived)). Read September 11, 2026. news
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Councillors have the power to keep Barrie affordable by keeping property taxes as low as possible, and that’s what I intend to do. Property taxes barely increased in 2021.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 3, first two sentences). Read September 11, 2026. news
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“I was motivated by seeing the increases in our property taxes, and knowing that a great city like Barrie can do better for its residents,”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 9 election race gains momentum, July 7, 2026 (paragraph 11). Read September 10, 2026. news
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Weingarten , a Ward 9 resident and local videographer, said rising property taxes and affordability concerns motivated him to enter the race.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 9 election race gains momentum, July 7, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read September 10, 2026. news reported
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If elected, he said he would work with council to keep tax increases to a minimum while ensuring residents have a stronger voice on planning and development decisions.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 9 election race gains momentum, July 7, 2026 (paragraph 13). Read September 10, 2026. news reported
Encampments
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But I do believe in using the power we have to keep our public spaces safe and welcoming for families, and I will work with police services to do that.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 6, third sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
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If councillors work together, we can partner with the province to get funding for proper treatment and rehabilitation centres.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 7, first sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
Housing
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There are appropriate ways for Barrie to scale into a larger city, but not by over-developing our already congested downtown, and not by placing that financial burden on residents who are already struggling to get by.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 10, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
Major investments
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Before we spend hundreds of millions on projects that benefit the few, we need to ensure we’ve taken care of the residents who gave us that money.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 10, first sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
Infrastructure
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Road maintenance, traffic calming and snow removal are popular topics. They are, in fact, safety issues for residents — especially seniors and those with mobility issues.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 8, first two sentences). Read September 11, 2026. news
General
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First and foremost, if elected, I intend to listen to the residents of Ward 9. I will be accessible and transparent.
Source: daveweingarten.ca, Home page, paragraph 2, first two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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I'm not affiliated with any political party, and I intend to use the position of Barrie City Councillor to represent my constituents, and make Barrie a better place to live for all residents.
Source: daveweingarten.ca, Home page, under 'About me', last paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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If I’m elected, I am committing to be accessible and responsive. If you reach out to me, you will get an answer back.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 5, second and third sentences). Read September 11, 2026. news
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The residents of Barrie are the best barometer to determine what needs to be improved, and it’s time we start listening to them.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Councillors have power to keep Barrie affordable, says Ward 9 candidate, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 11, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. news
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“I also believe we deserve councillors who are easy to reach and will respond.”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 9 election race gains momentum, July 7, 2026 (paragraph 12). Read September 10, 2026. news
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Electoral record
Dave Weingarten has not appeared on a Barrie ballot at any level before 2026, on the records we hold. Municipal records begin in 2003.
Compiled from the public electoral record. If anything here is wrong, please tell us on the corrections page. Names are linked across elections only where we have confirmed by hand that the records refer to the same person; where we are unsure, they are kept separate.
Common questions
Who is Dave Weingarten?
Dave Weingarten is a candidate for Ward 9 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. This is their first Barrie municipal candidacy in the records this site holds, which run from 2003.
What is Dave Weingarten running for in Barrie?
Ward 9 councillor, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.
Is Dave Weingarten an incumbent?
No. Dave Weingarten does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Dave Weingarten run for office before?
Not in the records this site holds, which cover every Barrie municipal election since 2003 and federal and provincial races for Barrie-area ridings.
How do I contact Dave Weingarten's campaign?
The campaign published a campaign website, an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.
Who can vote for Dave Weingarten?
Voters who live in Ward 9 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.