For Ward 8 Kitchener City Council
About Me
Born in Kitchener and raised in the Tri-Cities, my family and I are proud to call Ward 8 home.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked in government learning how the decisions that affect our lives are really made. I’m a community leader who helps people navigate complex systems and find solutions to the issues we’re all facing.
I’m running for City Council because Ward 8 deserves a Councillor who listens, communicates, and gets things done.
I look forward to earning your vote on October 26, 2026.
Warmly,
A fresh voice with the experience to deliver.
Working for the Ward 8 We Deserve
Ward 8 has the potential to be one of Kitchener’s most vibrant and connected communities.
You pay your fair share of taxes but as we all know, there’s a shortage of amenities in our Ward.
You should be able to access diverse city programs, services, and infrastructure close to home.
As your City Councillor, I’ll champion smart investments that improve your quality of life today while planning responsibly for tomorrow.
My Priorities
Safer streets and intentional growth.
- Your voice should be at the forefront of all decision-making. Planned growth must be matched with infrastructure and services you can count on.
Community spaces that bring us together.
- Advocating for upgrades to your parks and green spaces. Community Centres that have programming for all stages of life.
- Lifting the voices of small and medium-sized businesses and championing policies that support growth.
A City Councillor you can talk to.
- A commitment that as your City Councillor, I will value hearing from you and prioritize consistent communication.
Together we can make Ward 8 the best place to live, work and play in our city.
I really want to hear from you. What are your priorities? What’s going well? What would you like to see improved?
Donate Today
Folks who would like to donate to Carly’s campaign for Kitchener City Council can send an e-transfer to carly@votecarly.ca.
A few important reminders about contributions:
- Donors must be an Ontario resident. Please include your address with the e-transfer.
- Donations can only be made by individuals.
- The maximum contribution to a single candidate is $1,200.
- Donations are not eligible for a tax receipt, as the City of Kitchener does not offer a rebate program.
Campaigns come together one step at a time, and these early donations will go directly toward the essentials that help Carly and her team connect with voters. This includes printing and delivering candidate cards to every home in Ward 8, producing lawn signs, and covering other day to day campaign expenses that make outreach possible. Thank you in advance for your support!
Where is Ward 8?
Kitchener’s Ward 8 borders Waterloo to the north, Conestoga Parkway to the south, Belmont Avenue to the east, and Fischer-Hallman Road to the west.
Ward 8 neighbourhoods are Victoria Hills, Forest Hill, Westmount and Belmont Village. Our Ward has busy commercial zones on Fischer-Hallman, Highland, and Westmount Roads.
The City of Kitchener has a handy tool to look up your Ward: https://app2.kitchener.ca/election/candidates.aspx
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