Frank Casera

Candidate for Ward 2 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.

Unofficial result: 543 votes (13.90%), 1,233 votes behind Craig Nixon, third of five, count complete. All the results.

1 time on the record
0 times elected

Campaign contact

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In their own words

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Jobs

At the same time, we shouldn't be afraid to build something new. Responsible economic development can create new opportunities, give people more reasons to visit Barrie and contribute to a city that continues to evolve while maintaining its sense of place.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Pride page, paragraph beginning 'At the same time'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
We should make it easier for businesses to operate, grow and invest here by creating safe, welcoming places to do business and making thoughtful decisions about how our city develops.

Investment matters too. Responsible development creates jobs, expands the tax base and helps provide the resources a growing city needs to invest in infrastructure and services.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'Local businesses are an important part'; Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'Investment matters too'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Transportation

Transit needs the same practical thinking. Investment should improve the service residents actually experience like frequency, reliability, maintenance and accessibility.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'Transit needs the same practical thinking'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Taxes

Every dollar the City spends represents someone's hard work. Keeping property taxes as low as reasonably possible matters because people need to be able to afford to live, work and invest in Barrie.

That means looking at each investment on its merits, making better use of development charges and other funding opportunities, and being willing to ask difficult questions about how public money is spent.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'Every dollar the City spends'; Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'We need to ask whether the services'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Encampments

That requires compassion, but compassion can't mean normalizing unacceptable behaviour. We need to understand the challenges people are facing and do a better job at connecting them with the right support, programs and services we fund to deliver meaningful results.

Housing, mental health, addiction and homelessness are complex challenges. They don't have simple municipal solutions, and many of the tools and resources needed to address them sit with the County, Province and Federal governments.

We can enforce laws while creating pathways to treatment, recovery and stability. We can invest in housing and support services while being responsible with the taxpayer dollars that fund them.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'That requires compassion'; Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'Housing, mental health, addiction and homelessness'; Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'We can support people who are struggling'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

Safety & policing

That means enforcing the laws already in place and making sure our Police Service has the resources and support it needs to do its job. It also means recognizing where policing isn't the right answer and connecting people struggling with mental health, addiction or other challenges to the services equipped to help them.

Businesses should be able to operate without fear. Residents should be able to walk through their neighbourhoods and downtown without encountering behaviour that makes them feel unsafe.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'Everyone should be able to enjoy'; Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'Families should be able to enjoy parks'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Housing

Once they're gone, they're gone. Protecting them means making thoughtful decisions about how and where our city grows and realizing what we might lose as well as what we might gain.

Growth should build on what makes our communities special and not simply add more density them.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Pride page, paragraph beginning 'The unique places'; Pride page, paragraph after 'That means thoughtful planning'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
We need to be thoughtful about how we manage change, make good decisions and make sure our success works for everyone.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 2 candidate running on 'show up or hush up' principle, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 11, second quoted sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
We can make better use of planning and zoning tools to encourage housing, consider partnerships that create more accessible and affordable options, and support effective programs where they can make a measurable difference.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Dignity page, paragraph beginning 'We can use the tools we have'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Infrastructure

That means investing in roads, transit and the infrastructure beneath our streets, while finding smarter and more sustainable ways to pay for it. Development should contribute appropriately to the infrastructure needed to support new growth, while the City continues to pursue provincial and federal funding and carefully manages the infrastructure we already have.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Prosperity page, paragraph beginning 'A successful city needs infrastructure'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

General

If someone asks for a sign, I communicate my position against choosing not to use them, and encourage them to display my virtual lawn sign on their social page.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Election signs easy targets in Barrie campaign, October 8, 2026 (second quotation after 'Casera also does not put out election signs.'). Read October 15, 2026. Media coverage
I’m not running to tell people I have all the answers, nor do I believe everything is broken

My goal is to bring a fresh perspective, ask better questions, work collaboratively and make sure we deliver results for the people who call Barrie home.

Casera says his approach to municipal leadership will be grounded in listening, collaboration and accountability rather than political rhetoric or party politics.

We don’t need to choose between protecting what we love about Barrie and embracing what’s next,

His campaign, ‘Build Barrie Better’, is guided by three core values; dignity means a Barrie where people can live with security, safety and hope.

Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 2 candidate running on 'show up or hush up' principle, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 8, first quoted sentence; paragraph 14, second quoted sentence; paragraph 7; paragraph 11, first quoted sentence; paragraph 9, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
A successful downtown should feel safe, active and welcoming. A place people want to visit, work, live and invest in, day or night.

Source: buildbarriebetter.com, Pride page, paragraph beginning 'The same is true of our downtown'. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.

Electoral record

Candidacies on record for Frank Casera, all levels of government
Year	Contest	Votes	Share	Result
2026	Ward 2 councillor	543	13.9%	Not elected unofficial

Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results.

See all election results for the full documents.

In full

Each contest Frank Casera was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.

2026: Ward 2 councillor

Ward 2 councillor, 2026
Candidate	Votes	Share
Craig Nixon Elected Incumbent	1,776	45.5%
Shanicka Edwards	973	24.9%
Frank Casera	543	13.9%
Tracy Strohm	377	9.7%
Ajmal Noushahi	237	6.1%

Coverage

Reporting that names Frank Casera, from this site's media index, newest first.

The index is not complete; a story missing here may be one it has not reached yet.

October 26, 2026 Nixon plans to stay the course with Ward 2 heading into new term BarrieToday · By Kevin Lamb
October 26, 2026 Nuttall wins second term as Barrie mayor, incumbent city councillors re-elected Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
October 8, 2026 Election signs easy targets in Barrie campaign BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
October 5, 2026 Barrie Election profile Bayshore Broadcasting
September 25, 2026 Ward 2 candidate running on 'show up or hush up' principle BarrieToday · Written by the candidate, Frank Casera
August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election BarrieToday
August 4, 2026 Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the unofficial list of candidates in Barrie and Simcoe County Simcoe.com · By John Edwards

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 Frank Casera?

Frank Casera was a candidate for Ward 2 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election, and previously ran in Barrie in 2026.

What did Frank Casera run for in Barrie in 2026?

Ward 2 councillor, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day was October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opened October 16. See everyone who ran in this race.

Is Frank Casera an incumbent?

No. Frank Casera does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.

Has Frank Casera run for office before?

Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2026. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.

How do I contact Frank Casera'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 Frank Casera?

Voters who live in Ward 2 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.