Why Clarington needs

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The numbers, straight from the Municipality’s own audited financial statements.

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Why Clarington needs

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The numbers, straight from the Municipality’s own audited financial statements.

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Why Clarington needs

change

The numbers, straight from the Municipality’s own audited financial statements.

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Since 2021

+58%

Municipal salary costs up. $47.8M in 2021 to $75.4M in 2025.

Source 2021

Source 2025

+95%

Operating materials and supplies up. $11.8M to $23.0M.

Source 2021

Source 2025

+52%

Total operating spending up. $92.6M to $141.0M.

Source 2021

Source 2025

+74%

Recreation and culture spending up. $25.4M to $44.3M.

Source 2021

Source 2025

$129M

Debenture debt from $7.7 million to $129 million. Year-end 2021 to year-end 2025.

Source 2021

Source 2025

+24%

Property tax revenue up. $66.9M to $82.8M.

Source 2021

Source 2025

Figures are audited actuals for 2021 and 2025, from the Statement of Operations and segmented information. Percentages rounded to the nearest whole number.

2021 figures: 2022 Annual Financial Review, Municipality of Clarington

2025 figures: 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements, Municipality of Clarington

Clarington is at a crossroads

Clarington is reviewing its Official Plan. It will decide where future development goes and what kind of development is allowed.

Source: Official Plan review

In May 2022, Adrian Foster voted with the majority of Regional Council to open about 9,100 acres for development, far more than the roughly 5,200 acres regional planning staff recommended.

Region of Durham Council meeting, May 25, 2022

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As mayor, Tom will begin community consultation on Clarington’s future development right away.

As mayor, Tom will begin community consultation on Clarington’s future development right away.

Tom's campaign is built on neighbourhood conversations, door knocking, and showing Clarington where you stand.

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ELECTION DAY IS
OCTOBER 26th

Voting is easier than you think, and every vote matters. Clarington’s next Mayor will be decided by the people who show up. This year you can vote from home, by internet or telephone, from 10 a.m. on October 20 until 8 p.m. on October 26. It takes a few minutes. Here is exactly how it works and where to get help.

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Tom's campaign is built on neighbourhood conversations, door knocking, and showing Clarington where you stand.

VOLUNTEER ON THE Team

Request your lawn sign today and show your community that Clarington's next chapter has your support.

Request a Lawn Sign

Your contribution, at any level, helps Tom put his message in front of the neighbours who need to hear it.

Donate to the Campaign

ELECTION DAY IS
OCTOBER 26th

Voting is easier than you think, and every vote matters. Clarington’s next Mayor will be decided by the people who show up. This year you can vote from home, by internet or telephone, from 10 a.m. on October 20 until 8 p.m. on October 26. It takes a few minutes. Here is exactly how it works and where to get help.

See How to Vote

Tom's campaign is built on neighbourhood conversations, door knocking, and showing Clarington where you stand.

VOLUNTEER ON THE Team

Request your lawn sign today and show your community that Clarington's next chapter has your support.

Request a Lawn Sign

Your contribution, at any level, helps Tom put his message in front of the neighbours who need to hear it.

Donate to the Campaign

ELECTION DAY IS
OCTOBER 26th

Voting is easier than you think, and every vote matters. Clarington’s next Mayor will be decided by the people who show up. This year you can vote from home, by internet or telephone, from 10 a.m. on October 20 until 8 p.m. on October 26. It takes a few minutes. Here is exactly how it works and where to get help.

See How to Vote

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Quick Links

How To Vote

Learn About TOM

Videos

The Facts

Read The FISCAL Discipline Pillar

Read The COMMUNITY Safety PILLAR

Read The Responsible PLANNING & Growth PILLAR

READ The DELIVERING FOR CLARINGTON PILLAR

Contact The Campaign

Authorized by the Financial Agent for the Tom Dingwall Campaign | ©2026 All Rights Reserved | Intelligently Designed by Weir Media

Disciplined. Accountable. Ready.

Quick Links

How To Vote

Learn About TOM

Videos

The Facts

Read The FISCAL Discipline Pillar

Read The COMMUNITY Safety PILLAR

Read The Responsible PLANNING & Growth PILLAR

READ The DELIVERING FOR CLARINGTON PILLAR

Contact The Campaign

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Tom Dingwall Campaign | ©2026 All Rights Reserved
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