Sam Nabi

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Candidate for Kitchener Ward 10 Councillor

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Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s campaign calls for people with lived experience of mental health conditions to be meaningfully included. It will take all of us working together to improve mental health outcomes in our communities: by valuing each others’ lived experiences.

Sam holding the vital signs report that describes steps to improve the loneliness epidemic in Waterloo Region. Poster from world mental health day, titled “lived experiences heard, real voices, real change”.
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CycleWR’s survey results are here! I was a committee member helping create Kitchener’s Cycling and Trails master plan, and I support the investments our city has made in making all-season access for all ages and abilities.

Visit cyclewr.ca to read detailed responses from me and other candidates.

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I’m proud to be supported as a labour-friendly candidate by the WR Labour Council! As co-owner of Full Circle Foods, I choose to uphold a certified living wage. As a member of the Better Way Alliance, we commit to fair scheduling practices and paid sick leave.

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Cait Glasson is a force to be reckoned with, having helped create the first Pride event in Kitchener in 1995. I’m grateful for her past and ongoing leadership in establishing safe gathering spaces within Waterloo Region for the queer community. Thank you for believing in me! #Kitchener #WatReg

Endorsement from Cait Glasson, Inaugural Recipient of the Cait Glasson Award for Queer Activism from Spectrum"Sam is an incredible person, with solid politics all down the line. A small business owner for years, Sam contributes to the community in all kinds of ways every day, and is genuinely interested in making life better for the people he wants to represent, and for all of us along the way."
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I’ve received more than 15 questionnaires, and I’ve made the time to answer all of them. It’s important for candidates to be transparent about what they hope to bring to the table, and to share those responses publicly so that voters can hold us accountable.

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Vote compass survey results showing no response from the incumbent candidate Strong Towns survey results showing no response from the incumbent candidate
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In Monday’s Record, Luisa D’Amato writes about the barriers candidates face in reaching our neighbours who live in apartment buildings. My campaign has been to every corner of Ward 10 and made a concerted effort to connect with voters no matter what kind of building they live in.

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Newspaper headline, people in apartments, get less democracy than people in houses. Article written by Luisa D’Amato for the Waterloo Region RecordPeople living in houses get a chance to meet the candidate. They get a card or brochure left at the door. They can see who cared enough to stop by, and who didn’t bother to come around. People in apartment buildings are far less likely to get any of that attention.It’s disappointing to see the building manager is not aware of their responsibilities he said. This is not just someone coming in selling something. This is the Democratic process.
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Today is Truth and Reconciliation Day. This morning, I witnessed a sunrise ceremony led by Myeengun Henry. Here on Haldimand Treaty territory, I await the court case this fall that will examine how Canada and the Haudenosaunee should move forward given the history of broken promises in our region

A sidewalk sign saying national day for truth and reconciliation Myeengun Henry speaks surrounded by several flags representing Inuit, Haudenosaunee, Two-Spirit, Métis, and Every Child Matters. The anishinaabe flag is out of frame.
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I’m grateful to have the support of Leena Miller Cressman, owner of The Branches. Seeing how Leena and her team have created a small business rooted in community was an inspiration for Yulia and I as we brought Full Circle Foods into its next chapter on King Street. #Kitchener #WatReg #WRPoli

Endorsement from Leena Miller Cressman, owner of The Branches and Ward 10 residentAs a fellow small business owner, I've been impressed by Sam's leadership as co-owner of Full Circle Foods and in the community more broadly. Sam is a creative problem solver and a bridge builder.
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Thank you to Amit Mehta, founder of Good Company Productions, for endorsing my campaign. Amit is a visionary who has created new and unconventional events, and raised the standard for live music production across this city, all while building a deeply skilled and passionate team. #Kitchener #WatReg

Endorsement from Amit Mehta, founder of Good Company ProductionsSam is a grassroots organizer in all the best ways, but with the innate ability to materialize his efforts at a higher level. He is on the ground, out in the community, and advocates from a place of experience and first-hand education because he is our neighbour!
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Troy Glover is someone who understands how community resilience and belonging get built. Working with him on One Million Neighbours, I learned how to think about creating inclusive communities that make room for all of us. Thank you for your endorsement, Troy. #Kitchener #WatReg #WRPoli

Endorsement from Troy Glover, Director of Healthy Communities Research Network at University of Waterloo & Principal Consultant, Healthy Placemaking Solutions"Through my involvement with Sam Nabi’s One Million Neighbours initiative, I’ve been impressed with his collaborative approach, his commitment to community, and his willingness to tackle complex challenges with creativity and thoughtfulness. I’m pleased to endorse Sam for Kitchener City Council."
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