Campaign News

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October 7, 2026

East Gwillimbury's Professional Fire Fighters Endorse Brian Johns for Mayor

The East Gwillimbury Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 4985, has endorsed Brian Johns for Mayor of East Gwillimbury in the 2026 municipal election.

October 5, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Growing Fire and Emergency Services to Elevate Current Service Levels and to Keep Pace With East Gwillimbury

Brian Johns announced a commitment to the modernization and expansion of the Town's current fire and emergency services, including sustained investment in staffing, facilities, and equipment as the community grows.

September 28, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Making Your Tax Dollars Work Harder

Brian Johns announced a plan to make municipal government more effective and accountable, built around multi-year financial planning, shared services with neighbouring municipalities, and regular consultation with residents on how their tax dollars are spent.

September 21, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Revitalizing East Gwillimbury's Village Cores

Brian Johns announced a commitment to phased, sustainable revitalization of the Town's village cores in Sharon, Holland Landing, Queensville, and Mount Albert, with specific priorities for each community.

September 14, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Safer Streets and Stronger Community Safety Partnerships in East Gwillimbury

Brian Johns announced a plan to make the Town's streets safer and its neighbourhoods more secure, built around re-establishing the Town's Traffic Safety Committee, investing in traffic calming, and strengthening the community's partnership with York Regional Police.

September 8, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Relentless Advocacy for a High School in East Gwillimbury

Brian Johns set out a plan to advance a public high school in East Gwillimbury, the only municipality in York Region without one.

August 31, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Protecting East Gwillimbury's History and Growing its Cultural Life

Brian Johns announced a commitment to preserve the Town's local heritage and invest in its cultural life, pairing a plan for a stand-alone East Gwillimbury Museum with new support for public art and community theatre.

August 24, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to a Long-Term Vision for Revitalizing Sharon's Civic Centre Site

Brian Johns announced a commitment to champion a phased, community-driven revitalization of the Sharon Precinct Lands, the heritage and community hub at the heart of Sharon Village.

August 17, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Strengthening the Town's Partnership With Sharon Museum and Gardens and Planning for East Gwillimbury's Heritage

Brian Johns announced a commitment to strengthen and formalize the Town's relationship with Sharon Museum and Gardens (SMG), and to plan responsibly for the preservation of East Gwillimbury's local history.

August 10, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Growth Done Right: Protecting Neighbourhoods While Delivering the Housing East Gwillimbury Needs

Brian Johns announced a housing plan built on a simple principle: growth must be planned, not reactive, and it must protect the established neighbourhoods residents already call home.

August 4, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Growing East Gwillimbury's Economy, Creating More Jobs, and Helping Small Businesses Thrive

Brian Johns announced a plan to strengthen the local economy by attracting and expanding businesses, creating jobs, accelerating the Town's employment lands, and cutting the red tape that slows investment.

July 27, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Delivering the East Gwillimbury Hospital: "The Announcement is the Start, Not the Finish Line"

Brian Johns announced a commitment to lead a sustained, community-driven effort to see Southlake Health's second acute care hospital built in East Gwillimbury, and to make sure the community is ready to support it.

July 20, 2026

Brian Johns Commits To Adopting Ontario Federation of Agriculture Guidelines in Full to Support East Gwillimbury Farmers

Brian Johns announced a commitment to protect and strengthen farming in East Gwillimbury by adopting, in full, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Guidelines and Municipal Checklist for Supporting Local Farmers.

July 13, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Protecting Green Space and Connecting East Gwillimbury's Trail Network

Brian Johns announced a commitment to protect the Town's existing green space while expanding and connecting its trail network, giving residents of all ages and abilities safe ways to walk, cycle, and move through their communities.

July 6, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Free Trees, Rain Barrel Subsidies, and Community Gardens Across East Gwillimbury

Brian Johns announced a practical environmental plan focused on growing the Town's urban forest, conserving water, and activating community gardens in neighbourhoods across the municipality.

June 30, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Fee Relief for Non-Profits, Legion Support, and a Mount Albert Sport Day Partnership

Brian Johns announced a plan to strengthen community organizations, service clubs, and non-profits by treating them as valued partners in building a stronger, more connected community.

June 22, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Exploring Public-Private Partnerships to Deliver Community Infrastructure and Protect Taxpayers

Brian Johns announced a commitment to actively explore Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) as a way to deliver community infrastructure, attract investment, and reduce pressure on the municipal tax base.

June 15, 2026

Brian Johns Announces Year-Round Sport Infrastructure Proposal with Support from Community Sport Organizations

Brian Johns announced a series of commitments to modernize East Gwillimbury's sports and recreation infrastructure, with statements of support from several community sporting organizations.

June 8, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Driveway Basketball, Street Hockey, and Municipal Tobogganing

Brian Johns announced a series of commitments to give East Gwillimbury children the freedom to play safely in their own neighbourhoods — starting with removing unnecessary restrictions on basketball nets, road hockey, and winter tobogganing.

June 1, 2026

Brian Johns Commits to Freeze Fees for Seniors

Brian Johns has announced a series of commitments to make East Gwillimbury a community where seniors can afford to live well, stay connected, and age in place with dignity.

May 25, 2026

Brian Johns Commits To Reviving Community Celebrations and Honouring East Gwillimbury's Traditions

Brian Johns announced a series of commitments to reconnect East Gwillimbury through celebration, recognition, and stronger partnerships with the residents and groups who make the town what it is.

May 19, 2026

Brian Johns Announces Plan to Respect Your Tax Dollars

Brian Johns has announced his plan to respect your tax dollars, anchored by a commitment to publish a plain-language Taxpayer Impact Statement alongside every annual budget and to conduct an annual spring survey to ensure the municipal budget reflects community priorities.

May 13, 2026

Brian Johns Announces Transparency and Governance Platform: Lobbyist Registry, Expense Transparency, and Restored Public Deputations

Brian Johns commits to a lobbyist registry, full Council expense transparency, and reversing restrictions on residents’ right to speak before Council.

May 11, 2026

Brian Johns Launches Campaign for Mayor Focused on Smart Growth and Respect for Taxpayers

Brian Johns has officially launched his campaign for Mayor of East Gwillimbury, pledging an action-ready platform focused on smart growth, respect for taxpayers, and the services a growing community deserves.