O’BRIEN WARD 5

DAN
O’BRIEN

Candidate for Ward 5 City Councillor

Roads, housing, safety, and a city hall that answers to Sault Ste. Marie — not the other way around.

Dan is running to get it done.

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Dan O’Brien, candidate for Ward 5 City Councillor

01 — About Dan

A neighbour, not a stranger with a slogan.

Dan O’Brien was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, and he’s proud to be raising his own family in the community that raised him.

As a father and local small-business owner, Dan understands the everyday realities facing people in our city — balancing a family budget, running a business, creating jobs, paying taxes, and trying to build a good life here. Alongside his fiancée, he owns and operates kasdan co., a local donut and coffee shop, giving him firsthand experience with both the opportunities and the challenges of doing business in Sault Ste. Marie.

Dan is running to represent Ward 5 on City Council because he believes our city has enormous potential — but realizing it requires practical leadership, fresh ideas, and a City Hall that listens to the people it serves.

His priorities are straightforward: take care of the basics, spend taxpayers’ money responsibly, support local businesses and families, improve our roads and neighbourhoods, and make Sault Ste. Marie a place where people want to build their lives and invest in their future.

For Dan, this campaign is about the community he grew up in, the community where he’s raising his family, and making sure the Sault continues to be a great place to call home for the next generation.

02 — Where Dan Stands

The platform

01 — FIX THE BASICS

Roads & Infrastructure

Ward 5 residents should be able to count on the basics. Better roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, drainage and infrastructure — with a focus on fixing problems before they become more expensive ones.

02 — MAKE IT EASIER

Building & Housing

We need more homes of all kinds. Dan supports cutting unnecessary red tape, encouraging responsible development and making it easier to build, renovate and invest in Sault Ste. Marie.

03 — BACK THE SAULT

Local Business & Jobs

Small businesses create jobs, bring life to our neighbourhoods and keep money in our community. As a local business owner himself, Dan wants City Hall to be a partner to people investing and creating opportunities here — not another obstacle.

04 — RESPECT THE DOLLAR

Smarter City Spending

Every tax dollar comes from someone who worked for it. Dan will push for responsible budgets, clear priorities and better value for residents before asking taxpayers for more.

05 — TAKE CARE OF HOME

Stronger Neighbourhoods

Clean streets, safe parks, trails, recreation and well-maintained public spaces matter. Dan wants Ward 5 — and the entire Sault — to be a place families are proud to call home.

06 — OPEN THE DOORS

A City Hall That Listens

Residents deserve to know how decisions are made and where their money goes. Dan will be accessible, communicate openly and make sure Ward 5 has a councillor who listens, responds and shows up.

03 — Get Involved

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04 — Get In Touch

Let’s talk, Ward 5.

I want to hear from you.

Ward 5 is our neighbourhood, and the best ideas don’t always come from City Hall. Tell me what matters to you — what’s working, what isn’t, and what you’d like to see done differently.

Whether it’s a big issue or something happening on your street, I’m here to listen.

Email

obrienward5@gmail.com