ANDRII ZVORYGIN FOR MAYOR

A CITY THAT WORKS FOR RESIDENTS

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Affordable Housing | Lower Property Taxes | Stronger Neighbourhoods

Owen Sound has a better chance when its Mayor understands what is happening, listens to residents, comes prepared with practical plans and takes responsibility for carrying them through.

Since May 2025, Owen Sound has had strong-mayor powers. The Mayor now proposes the City budget and can direct staff in writing. The job requires a Mayor who understands the numbers, knows what residents can afford and is prepared to take responsibility for results.

PLANS READY TO GO

Lower Property Taxes

Draft 2027 City budget completed

During Richard Thomas's eight years, property taxes rose 17%. During Carol Merton's, they rose 20%. The inflation-adjusted income trend grew about 8% in each period. Owen Sound needs a new direction.

My draft 2027 budget reduces the City property-tax levy by $250,000 compared with the 2026 budget while funding practical improvements. Once elected, I will be able to examine more detailed City records, find more savings and lower the budget even further while maintaining services. It begins with periodic zero-based budget reviews: start with the service residents need, then ask what work is necessary, what can be simplified and what gives better value.

The review covers City spending, debt, staffing, management and service delivery. It removes obsolete and duplicated work, improves City processes and software, protects useful front-line services and directs savings to services residents value.

Inflation, interest rates, construction costs and population change are real pressures. I will address them through transparent budgets, modern software and community involvement, with a budget that reflects what residents can afford. Under the strong-mayor system, I will be responsible for the City budget and City operations. I am prepared to take that responsibility and carry the plan through.

helpos.ca/tax

Affordable Housing

Fully costed housing plan ready

Families could have a warm resident-owned home, enough land to grow food and gather firewood, and room for a family business. Affordable Rural Communities (ARC) would let residents pay for and own their homes while leasing productive sites. Households could combine their buying power to secure rural land and share a laneway and basic services. The model puts a warm home and land within reach for about $700 a month.

helpos.ca/arc

Stronger Neighbourhoods

Public participation already happening at HelpOS.ca

My Local Representatives plan would give every neighbourhood a direct connection to City Hall, regular neighbourhood gatherings and help turning local ideas into action such as neighbourhood watches, street cleanups and traffic-calming measures. The ward system has been laid out, the representatives have been funded in the budget, and many are ready to get started.

helpos.ca/wards

I have listened. I have done the research. The plans are ready.

PREPARED TO LEAD

I run two profitable local businesses and understand budgets, costs, technology and day-to-day operations.
I serve as Treasurer of Grey Bruce Makers and previously served as a federal campaign treasurer.
I built HelpOS.ca to make Owen Sound and Grey County meetings, documents and decisions easier to understand.
I have spent years at Grey County Council interacting with mayors, deputy mayors and staff, advocating for residents and getting results in reducing expenditures, improving services, and paving the way for affordable housing.
I have developed practical plans for property taxes, housing, public safety, transit, neighbourhoods, City Hall and the local economy.
I am prepared to take on the Mayor's stronger responsibilities with clear budgets, written directions, public reporting and follow-through.

Andrii Zvorygin for Mayor

HOW I WORK

I start by listening to residents and understanding what they need. Then I research the issue, examine the evidence and costs, and build a practical plan for cost-effective resolution to their needs.

As people share their knowledge and suggestions, I improve the plan. The result is a more complete solution that most people can support because they had a hand in shaping it.

I keep working until the plan is ready to carry out. I publish the details so residents can examine the costs, suggest improvements and track the results.

TRANSPARENCY | PARTICIPATION | COMPASSION

I believe I am the most prepared candidate to serve as Owen Sound's next Mayor. I have the knowledge, the plans and the determination to follow through.

For years, and in some cases decades, housing costs and property taxes have risen while living conditions have declined. Owen Sound needs a serious change of direction. I have prepared detailed, costed plans for affordable housing, lower property taxes, and safer neighbourhoods, so residents can vote for a practical path forward.

VOTE ANDRII ZVORYGIN FOR MAYOR

Vote October 16-26, 2026

Online | By phone | In person

Phone voting: Mayor 6#

MayorOfOwenSound.ca

HelpOS.ca

226-256-1632 | andrii@zvorygin.ca

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