Ward 3 · Brantford City Council · 2026 Municipal Election
Rod
Philpot
For City Council — Ward 3
My Six Pillars
Ward 3 deserves a councillor who is present, prepared, and clear about the decisions being made. These six pillars set out how I approach the role.
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A public process only works if people can understand it — and see how their input is reflected in the decisions being made.

The Six Pillars

These principles guide how I work, and how I'll serve Ward 3.

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Pillar One
Full-Time Commitment
This role deserves a full-time commitment.
If elected, I will step back from my consulting work to focus fully on the responsibilities of this role.
2
Pillar Two
Transparency
Clear, accessible communication about city decisions.
I make complex policy understandable — not just available — so residents know what's happening, and how they can take part.
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Pillar Three
Knowledge
Decisions grounded in understanding.
Shaped by policy training and applied experience in how decisions are communicated, interpreted, and acted on.
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Pillar Four
Community Focus
Present, involved, and connected.
I am already involved in local organizations and advisory work connected to civic decision-making. That work keeps me grounded in local priorities.
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Pillar Five
Civic Participation
Making it easier to take part.
Reducing barriers to participation by making information clearer and engagement processes easier to navigate.
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Pillar Six
Smarter Growth
Evidence-based, forward-looking decisions.
Focused on how today's choices shape tomorrow's Brantford through infrastructure, housing, and services.
Transparency in Action

Council Watch

Before the campaign began, the work was already happening. Every Council and Committee of the Whole meeting, summarized in plain language — so Ward 3 residents can follow what's being decided and why it matters.

Get Involved

Help bring Ward 3 forward.

There are three ways to support the campaign — every lawn sign, every volunteer hour, and every contribution makes a real difference.

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Request a Lawn Sign
Show your support in Ward 3. Fill out the short form and we'll be in touch to arrange delivery.
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Volunteer
We're looking for help with door knocking and neighbourhood literature drops. Sign up and a member of the team will follow up directly.
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Donate
Support the campaign by e-transfer through your bank. Donations must come from individual Ontario residents only — contributions from businesses or organizations cannot be accepted.
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These principles are already reflected in my work.

Through the volunteer City committee work, and my volunteer work with a Canadian maritime youth program, I stay connected to how decisions are experienced in practice, and how they shape the community over time.

Phone / Text 226-450-0032