Brampton

Sandeep Somal

Executive Director/Head Coach Project Skate Hockey Club
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  • Founded a community-driven hockey non-profit, where he currently works called Project Skate Hockey Club
  • Previously worked at Moyo Health and Community Services, GS Petroleum, Trillium Health Partners, and PerfectMind

Sandeep Somal’s Priority Issues

Keeping Brampton affordable for families:

Reduce pressure on property taxes by growing city revenue through development, investment, and efficiency Improve value for money in city spending Reduce waste and duplication in municipal operations Focus on essential services that directly impact residents

Responsible and transparent city spending:

Improve transparency in city budgeting and decision-making Focus spending on high-impact, essential services Reduce inefficiencies in operations and procurement Ensure accountability for major city projects

Smarter housing and growth:

Speed up housing approvals while maintaining proper standards Reduce delays in planning and development processes Support a mix of housing options for different income levels Encourage responsible growth in appropriate areas

Faster and more efficient city services:

Streamline development and permit approval processes Reduce unnecessary administrative delays Improve coordination between departments Expand digital and online service options for residents

Safer, cleaner, and better maintained neighbourhoods:

Improve maintenance of parks, roads, and public spaces Strengthen by-law enforcement where needed Invest in community-led safety and prevention initiatives Ensure consistent standards across all neighbourhoods

Stronger support for youth and families:

Expand access to affordable youth recreation and sports programs Support partnerships with community organizations to increase programming capacity Improve access to community centres and public spaces Ensure cost is not a barrier for children to participate in local activities

Source: sandeepsomalformayor.ca

Sandeep’s Answers: Muslims & Islamophobia

How will you strengthen relationships and trust between police services and Muslim communities?

How will you work with mosques, Islamic schools, and Muslim organizations to improve community safety and emergency preparedness?

What steps will you take to address Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination?

How will you ensure Muslim residents and community organizations have a meaningful voice in municipal decision-making?

How will you support Muslim organizations that provide community services, settlement support, youth programming, food assistance, and other essential services?

How can the city provide a more nuanced approach to zoning for religious institutions (such as mosques) given their practices, cultures and needs differ?

What do you think is the greatest problem the ward is facing, and how do you plan to address it?