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Hello

I never thought this day would come… but it’s here.

Today, I’m stepping forward to run for City Councillor in Wards 1 & 5.

Not as a politician — but as your neighbour.

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I’ve lived in Brampton for over 38 years. I raised my children here, built my business here, and chose to stay here because I truly love this city and the people in it. Today, I live downtown by the GO station in wards 1 & 5 , and like many of you, I experience this city every single day — the good, the challenging, and the opportunities for something better.

 

Over the years, so many of you have shared your thoughts with me — about your businesses, your families, your streets, your hopes for Brampton. I’ve listened, I’ve learned, and I’ve stood alongside you.

I want to really start this campaign with my why.

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My Why

Four years ago, I was on holidays and had just shut down my boutique store The Scented L'air, that was located on 29 Queen St E, downtown Brampton for one reason — the absolute chaos between the city and the region, and their inability to navigate a plan to help businesses manage construction. I survived COVID as a business owner. I had to close my airport location, but I kept going in Brampton.

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I stood in front of council with a plan. I had received a federal grant to help the business community. I had a team ready to support businesses for free. All I needed was support to adjust by-laws and signage — but council wouldn’t move forward. So, I gave the money back to the federal government and moved my business.

That council meeting told me everything I needed to know.

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So, I ran for City Councillor .

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In just six weeks, I knocked on as many doors as I could. With the support of neighbours, and a lot of determination, we earned 13% of the vote. More importantly, we shifted the conversation and proved that people are ready for something different.

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I learned a lot. I met incredible people. And I realized something I’ve always believed in — sometimes you must try, learn, and even fail to get it right. 

Because at the end of the day… I don’t quit.

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Over the past four years, I lost my home due to rising interest rates and now rent a condo. I’ve rebuilt my business and now provide training to medical support teams in long-term care.  Like many others, I’ve faced personal hardship — but I chose to get back up, move forward, and grow stronger. This time, I’m entering the election with a solid foundation and a growing community behind me.

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This campaign will be grassroots, positive, and focused on ideas — real ideas. Some you may agree with, some you may not, but all of them will come from a place of wanting better for our city.

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I am still actively working and fully engaged in my business and community. I have a strong team supporting this journey, and over the next six months we will be out meeting residents, listening, and sharing ideas.

 

You’ll hear from me. And I hope to meet you. I will earn every vote by hard work.

This isn’t about politics — it’s about people.

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If you’re in Wards 1 & 5 and want to be part of this journey, I’d love your support. Follow along as I share ideas, listen, and continue building something better — together.

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Here we go Brampton, change is happening. 

Brampton candidate Tracy Pepe shares her story of closing a downtown store and calls for better city leadership, planning, an

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If you are wanting to help with my campaign, reach out.

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Campaign Update: Clarifying Contribution Receipts

July 14th 2026

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It has been brought to our campaign’s attention that some of our earlier materials referenced campaign contributions as being eligible for a “tax receipt.”

We want to correct and clarify this immediately.

Under Ontario municipal election rules, contributions to a municipal campaign are not tax deductible. While our campaign provides contribution receipts for all donations received (cash or otherwise), these are issued for record-keeping and compliance purposes only—they are not tax receipts and cannot be claimed for income tax purposes.

For full transparency:

  • Contributions over $25 must be made through traceable methods (e.g., cheque or money order)

  • Contributions over $100 are recorded in the public financial statement

  • Eligible Brampton donors may contribute up to $1,200 per candidate and no more than $5,000 total to all candidates on council

We take accountability seriously and have updated our materials to reflect this clarification.

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Thank you for your continued support and for holding us to a high standard.

— Tracy Pepe Campaign Team

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Main Postal Code Areas in Wards 1 & 5

 

Most addresses in these wards begin with:

  • L6X – West Brampton / Credit Valley area

  • L6Y – South-west Brampton / Fletcher’s Creek

  • L6V – Downtown / North-west Brampton

  • L6W – South-central Brampton

  • L7A – Mount Pleasant / northwest growth areas

Wards 1 & 5 map
“Tracy Pepe shares her story of closing a downtown Brampton store and calling for change in city leadership and planning”
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