Meet the candidates
Mayoral Candidates
With the Municipal Elections right around the corner (Early voting begins October 9th), it can become overwhelming to research so many candidates. Recognizing this hurdle, the Research Team at Pick It Up has synthesized the policies and stances of the Brampton Mayoral Candidates from an environmental and economic perspective. The following information should be utilized to identify candidates of interest. It is highly recommended to conduct independent research about candidates of interest outside this summarization.
Environment
Sandeep plans neighbourhood clean-ups and faster responses to litter and illegal dumping. In the future, he wants to protect the tree canopy and introduce green infrastructure such as green roofs and terraces to reduce urban heat. Furthermore, he supports creating opportunities for Indigenous-led environmental education, stewardship and cultural programming.
Economy
Sandeep supports more housing options, including duplexes, triplexes and low-rise housing. Furthermore, he wants to grow Brampton's revenue and commercial/economic base and review major City spending for value.
Artificial intelligence
Sandeep plans to address AI-related fraud, including deepfakes, voice cloning and AI-generated messages. He supports a Moratorium on large-scale data centres until research about long-term impacts is conducted.
Candidate
Nathaniel Peart
Environment
Nathaniel supports protecting natural areas, green spaces, and waterways. His response outlined support for tree replacement programs, and consultations with the Indigenous communities regarding relevant matters.
Economy
Nate supports creating more jobs in financial, technological and corporate sectors. He also wants more local employment to reduce commuting and supports investment in small businesses.
Artificial intelligence
Nate is currently indifferent towards data centres and supports the idea of first understanding resources required as well as the long-term impacts caused before approving major projects.
Environment
Wesley supports restoration of natural areas and improving trail connections and the involvement of Indigenous Communities early on in decision-making processes.
Economy
Wesley supports an increase in city-funded infrastructure that promotes private investment from businesses, the re-allocation of resources towards projects that provide clear value and transparency towards taxpayers regarding spending.
Artificial intelligence
Wesley currently supports a time-limited pause on new large data centre approvals in Brampton.
Environment
No clear sustainability connection was identified in Patrick's campaign. His past listed projects include the Etobicoke Creek Riverwalk for flood mitigation and the Brampton-Orangeville rail trail.
Economy
His campaign highlights major investments in healthcare, transit, recreation, public safety and infrastructure. Other projects include the second hospital, LRT extension, police division, cancer-care centre and downtown revitalization.
Artificial intelligence
Patrick has no stance written on his campaign main page concerning AI. Research identified transparency concerns surrounding the previous 'proof of concept' AI implementation program under his administration.
Environment
No clearly outlined environmental-safety policies were identified.
Economy
She supports affordable housing by reducing red tape and working with other levels of government, and community skills-training, mentorships and internships for youth.
Artificial intelligence
Jagruti had no stance regarding Artificial Intelligence on her campaign website or social media. Her posters were flagged as AI-content by Instagram.
Environment
Prabh supports parks, community spaces, infrastructure and improved transportation. No other detailed environmental stance was identified in the research.
Economy
He wants to attract new employers and investment while supporting existing businesses. He also supports entrepreneurs and wants to grow Brampton's commercial tax base.
Artificial intelligence
Prabh supports making Brampton competitive in technology, AI and advanced industries and connects AI to economic development and investment without any comments on its environmental impacts. His campaign posters were flagged as AI content by Instagram.
Candidate
Vidya Sagar Gautam
Environment
Vidya Sagar previously (2022) supported the Grow Green Plan, and emissions-reduction and renewable energy initiatives. Furthermore, he previously (2022) proposed planting at least 1 million trees and restoring Brampton's green canopy.
Economy
He supports local manufacturing, ethical procurement and the circular economy. Previously (2022) he proposed development along Brampton's east/west corridors and a $2 Brampton Transit fare.
Artificial intelligence
No clear 2026 AI policy was found.
Environment
Paul mentions improvement in land use and transit, however details of environmental impacts were not specified. No other environmental plans were mentioned.
Economy
He lists targeting the root cause of crime, the 2nd Hospital's construction timeline, Affordability, Finishing Projects, Standing against budget cuts, and Independent audit of projects as his top 7 priorities. He also plans to use over $800 million in already-collected, unspent City funds and promises $0 in new taxes.
Artificial intelligence
No clear 2026 AI policy was found. His campaign posters were flagged as AI content by Instagram.
Environment
No information was identified regarding environmental policies or past sustainability work.
Economy
No information was identified regarding economic policies.
Artificial intelligence
No information was identified regarding AI policies.
Candidate
Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu
Environment
No information was identified regarding environmental policies or past sustainability work.
Economy
No information was identified regarding economic policies.
Artificial intelligence
No information was identified regarding AI policies.
Candidate
Gurdeep Singh Dhothar
Environment
No information was identified regarding environmental policies or past sustainability work.
Economy
No information was identified regarding economic policies.
Artificial intelligence
No information was identified regarding AI policies.
Environment
No information was identified regarding environmental policies or past sustainability work.
Economy
No information was identified regarding economic policies.
Artificial intelligence
No information was identified regarding AI policies.
