2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Ward 7 - Lucas Alves

With the upcoming 2026 Municipal elections happening on Monday, October 26th, Modern Mississauga Media has reached out to all candidates inviting them to answer the same questions so voters can familiarize themselves with them.

With the 2022 Mississauga election having a paltry 21.84% voter turnout, this series is to educate the community and hopefully increase voter turnout for 2026.
Low voter turnout means that the voices of a few make decisions for all.

Candidate’s were also asked to provide at least four images and their answers are unedited.

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1. Why are you running for Ward 7 councillor?
I’m running in Ward 7 because our community deserves a councillor who is present, responsive and focused on delivering real results for residents.

Ward 7 is at the centre of significant change, from LRT construction and increasing development pressure to concerns about affordability, traffic and public safety. These challenges require more than promises; they require strong advocacy, responsible decision-making and someone who knows how to get things done.

As a husband, father, Vice-Chair of the Peel District School Board, and someone with experience working across government and community organizations, I have the experience in bringing people together, navigating complex systems and delivering results. I know how government works, how to manage public dollars responsibly, and most importantly, how to make sure residents’ voices are heard.

I want to help Ward 7 grow in a way that is safe, affordable and respectful of the people who already call this community home. I’m ready to get to work on day one, listening to residents, advocating for our community and delivering results for Ward 7.

2. What makes you stand out over other candidates?
I bring practical governance experience and a strong understanding of how government works. At the Peel District School Board, I have helped oversee a budget of approximately $2.2 billion while advocating for students, families and responsible financial decision-making.

I have also worked with elected officials and community organizations at different levels of government. That experience has taught me how to move issues forward while remaining accessible and accountable to the people I serve.

Most importantly, I am already doing the work. I am knocking on doors, listening to residents and building a campaign grounded in the everyday concerns of Ward 7.

3. What are your key campaign priorities?
My key priorities are:

* Improving public safety through better neighbourhood policing, safer streets, stronger property standards enforcement and practical improvements such as lighting and traffic calming
* Addressing the disruption caused by LRT construction and demanding clearer timelines, better coordination and meaningful support for affected local businesses
* Protecting affordability by finding efficiencies, pursuing a fairer share of regional costs and working toward freezing the City portion of property taxes
* Managing development responsibly so that new housing is supported by appropriate roads, transit, schools, parks and community services. Growth must be thoughtful and cannot come at the expense of existing neighbourhoods.

4. What budget item is the most important for Mississauga?
Public safety is my clearest budget priority. That includes policing and enforcement, but it also means investing in safer road design, adequate lighting, community-based prevention and appropriate responses to mental health, homelessness and other complex challenges.

Responsible budgeting is not simply about spending more. It is about directing resources toward measurable outcomes, reviewing how shared regional costs are allocated and ensuring residents receive good value for every tax dollar being spent.

5. What are your three favourite aspects of Mississauga?
First, the people. I grew up in Mississauga, and some of my earliest memories are connected to my parents’ business, Applewood Meats & Grill, which they operated in Applewood Plaza for nearly 20 years. I watched customers become familiar faces and familiar faces become friends. That experience taught me that Mississauga’s greatest strength has always been the people who build lives, raise families and look out for one another here.

Second, I love our neighbourhoods and community spaces. Having worked with the City of Mississauga, I gained a deeper appreciation for everything that goes into maintaining the parks, libraries, roads, recreation facilities and services residents use every day. These may not always make headlines, but they are what make a city feel like a community.

Finally, I love the sense of possibility Mississauga represents. This is where my parents built their business, where I grew up, where I began my career in public service and where my wife and I are now raising our daughter. Mississauga has given my family a great deal, and I want to help ensure the next generation has the same opportunity to build a good life here.

Mississauga helped shape who I am. I am running because I want to help shape what comes next.

6. How will you be actively supporting our locally owned businesses if elected?
Locally owned businesses create jobs, strengthen neighbourhoods and give communities like Cooksville their identity. Supporting them requires more than attending ribbon cuttings.

I would advocate for simpler municipal processes, eliminating the red tape where needed, better access to City procurement opportunities and regular engagement with local businesses and BIAs. I would also push the City and Metrolinx for clearer construction timelines, improved access and signage, and meaningful assistance for businesses that can demonstrate financial harm caused by prolonged infrastructure work.

I would establish an ongoing Ward 7 small-business roundtable so owners have a direct and consistent channel to City Hall.

7. What does Mississauga currently excel at?
Mississauga excels at bringing together people from different cultures and backgrounds while maintaining strong neighbourhood identities. We also provide excellent parks, recreation facilities, libraries and community programming.

The city has become a major economic centre with a strong employment base and connections to the broader region. Our challenge now is ensuring that our infrastructure, housing and public services keep pace with that success.

8. How would you communicate with residents and what communication standards will you be setting and following?
Residents should not have to chase their councillor for an answer. My office would acknowledge inquiries within two business days and provide either a substantive response or a clear update on next steps within five business days. Urgent public-safety matters would be triaged immediately.

I would communicate through regular email updates, social media, community meetings and town halls, neighbourhood visits and scheduled office hours within Ward 7. I would also continue to regularly knock on doors after the election, not only during campaigns.

Communication should be clear and honest. When an issue cannot be resolved immediately, residents deserve to know why, who is responsible and what is being done next.

9. How do you plan to actively involve and include residents in decisions?
Public consultation must begin before decisions are effectively finalized. I would hold neighbourhood town halls and create issue-specific resident tables dealing with matters such as safety, development, transportation and local business.

Engagement must also extend beyond the people who regularly attend City meetings. That means proactively reaching renters, homeowners, seniors, young people, newcomers, business owners and residents who may require multilingual or accessible ways to participate.

After consultations, my office would report back on what we heard, what changed as a result and where disagreement remains. Residents may not agree with every decision, but they should be able to see how their input was considered.

10. Please provide your campaign website.
votealves.ca