Welcome to the NEW Ward 8

In 2013, the City conducted a comprehensive review of Barrie’s ward boundaries to develop an effective and equitable system of representation with reference to overall projected growth.

As the of the 2014 municipal election, if you reside in the area on the map below, you are a resident of Ward 8.

Your New Ward 8

Ward Boundary Review – April 2013

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"Arif, We would like to thank you for all your time spent, due to the bus shelter that was put on our lawn. We realize it needs to be there, but were upset that it took away from our property. Thanks to you, our property now has curb appeal again. You were quick to respond to our emails and phone calls, and managed to get landscaping around the shelter. You also took the time to stop by and make sure everything was done to our satisfaction. You made it all so much easier."

Lorraine and Ed Cockburn
Ward 8 Residents

“Over the past 17 months Arif worked tirelessly to help us find a solution to being displaced. Arif brought together city staff, the County of Simcoe, the province, multiple service agencies, and the landowners to raise awareness and discuss solutions that could work for all sides. Arif put in many hours and went above and beyond to help us. Ultimately our fate was out of the hands of the city, and the outcome did not come in favour of the residents. I still want thank Arif, Mayor Jeff, and the City of Barrie for all the work they put into this issue.”

Fleur Ottaway
Former Resident & Advocate
Burton Avenue Mobile Home Park

"I have found Arif to be genuinely caring, compassionate and fair. He has an honest conciliatory way. He helped us resolve a difficult situation through sustained dialogue that resulted in a satisfactory outcome for all parties, that saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs for us, others and the city."

Craig Busch, CEO
The Busch Group of Companies

"...fed up, I phoned my councillor to pick a fight. I never got my fight. I got Arif. And a strategy, action and I got a result. Fast. He proved to me that the process can work when you have the right person living in and working for you in your neighbourhood."

Kevin Wauchope
Ward 8 Resident

"Arif is a refreshingly different candidate, who is actually committed to listening to us, the residents of Ward 8, and advocating for us without any other agenda. He is bright and articulate, open to all points of view, and capable of expressing the diversity of opinion in a respectful manner which encourages collaboration and win/win solutions. He is involved in the community at all levels, and he and his family live and work in Ward 8. I have been impressed by his open-minded approach and his ability to bring people together in a common goal of making Ward 8 a better place to live."

Tara Nazerali, LL.B., M.S.W.
Ward 8 Resident

"I met Arif during his first campaign. He has tirelessly worked for the residents of ward 8, to champion our concerns, and advocate for a better city."

Shaaron Hayman
Ward 8 Resident

"Arif has been instrumental in making public transit a viable option for our employees. His diligent concern made it possible for our business to draw on local talent."

Andrew Dekker, COO
NetGain SEO

"Arif has impressed me as a person who takes the responsibility of the position seriously. He is an intelligent, hard-working, and knowledgeable representative who always ensures that he votes with integrity. I may not always agree with his vote, but I always respect the process he goes through to get there.”

Dave Morrison
Former Alderman
Ward 8 Resident

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Welcome to the NEW Ward 8

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