Walter Perdigao - Whitby Ward 4 - Local Councillor Candidate

08/27/2026

Going door to door, several Ward 4 residents have asked me if the shelter at 1635 Dundas Street East went $5 million over budget. They’ve also raised concerns about safety and neighbourhood conditions. Both are fair questions, and they deserve clear, fact-based answers.

The public record shows something more complicated. There’s a $5.7 million difference between the property’s 2022 sale price and what Durham Region later paid to buy it. That’s an important question about tax dollars, but it isn’t the same as a proven construction overrun.

I’ve put together the full story in plain English: what Regional Council approved, what the shelter provides, the estimated Phase 1 work, and what residents still deserve clear answers about.

I believe we can care about people experiencing homelessness while also asking government to be open about major spending. We need both.

Read the full update:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/08/26/the-full-story-was-there-really-a-5-million-overrun-at-the-dundas-street-shelter/

08/23/2026

Good local jobs matter more than job numbers.

A job should help a person support themselves and their family. It should offer fair pay, safe working conditions, and a real chance to build a future.

Whitby can support responsible employers, protect land for business and industry, make Town processes easier to understand, and value worker safety, training, and quality work when the Town awards contracts.

More good local jobs can also strengthen Whitby's business tax base and take some pressure off homeowners.

Read the full update:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/08/23/good-local-jobs-matter-more-than-job-numbers/

What kinds of jobs and training opportunities do you want to see more of in Whitby?

Paid for and authorized by the Campaign for Walter Perdigao.

When we talk about economic growth, we often hear about the number of jobs being created. That matters. But the quality of those jobs matters just as much. A job should help someone support themselves and their family. It should offer fair pay, safe working conditions, and a real chance to build a f...

08/16/2026

Better communication from Town Hall means making Council decisions easier to understand.

At the August 10 Special Council meeting, Whitby Council upheld a complaint about Educational Development Charges at 409 Centre Street South. The decision means $97,090 plus interest is to be refunded.

This wasn’t a decision about the Town’s regular property-taxes. It was a decision about whether those development charges were applied correctly.

I’ve posted a plain-English update on what happened, how Council voted, and the questions residents deserve clear answers to.

Read the full update:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/08/16/august-10-2026-special-council-update-97090-educational-development-charge-refund/

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08/10/2026

Only 2 days left to make sure you’re on the voters’ list for Whitby’s Municipal Election on October 26.

Check, update, or add your voter information online by Wednesday, August 12:
👉 https://www.registertovoteon.ca

It only takes a few minutes and helps make sure you’re ready to vote.

08/01/2026

A two-year freeze on the Town’s portion of property taxes should raise an important question: how do we do it without cutting the services residents rely on?
After almost a 20% increase in Town taxes over the past four annual budgets - almost double the cost of living - residents deserve relief. But not through hidden service cuts, deferred infrastructure, or a bigger tax bill later.
This is the plan I’ll put forward: a public review of spending, recurring efficiencies, growth paying for growth, and clear, honest trade-offs that protect core services.
The Town’s 2025 Financial Statements haven’t been released yet. Once they’re released, I’ll post a more detailed, number-by-number proposal based on the latest actual results.
Read the full update:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/08/01/2-year-tax-freeze-what-will-be-cut-to-do-it/
Paid for and authorized by the Campaign for Walter Perdigao.

07/25/2026

https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/07/28/my-top-3-priorities-for-whitby-east-ward-4/

As a Whitby East Ward 4 resident you deserve a councillor who respects your tax dollars, offers accountability and transparency, and communicates clearly with residents.

In this short two and a half minute video, I share the top three priorities I’ll bring to Town Council with your support.

Paid for and authorized by the Campaign for Walter Perdigao.

Walter Perdigao FOR LOCAL COUNCILLOR Whitby East Ward 4 Messenger Email WhatsApp Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Subscribe to Newsletter Respecting Your Tax Dollars. Strengthening Our Community. I’m Walter Perdigao, and I’m running to be a strong, practical voice for Whitby East Ward 4 at Town Hall....

07/18/2026

Did Durham Region really spend $1 million on a revolving door?

That claim has caused a lot of anger and confusion, and I understand why. A million dollars for a door sounds outrageous.

I reviewed the public records to look at what was actually included, how the project was funded, how the contractor was chosen, and what questions still haven’t been answered.

Accountability and clear communication are two of a councillor’s most important duties. My goal isn’t to defend Durham Region or attack anyone raising concerns. It’s to give residents the full picture, share my honest view, and help you make an informed decision for yourself.

Read The Full Story: $1 Million Revolving Door here:
🔗 https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/07/18/the-full-story-1-million-revolving-door/

After reading it, I’d really like to hear what you think. Did residents receive fair value, or should Durham Region have done more to explain and review this project?

07/05/2026

Some really great comments from residents on Nextdoor...

07/03/2026

At the doors in Ward 4, one issue keeps coming up: rising property taxes.

Residents are being squeezed by groceries, rent, mortgages, insurance, utilities, gas, and taxes. Town Hall can’t control all of that, but it can control the Town of Whitby portion of your property tax bill.

I’ll fight for a 0% increase for the next two years, and after that I won’t vote for an increase above the cost of living.

Tax increases should be a last resort, not a given.

Read more:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/07/03/most-common-issue-heard-rising-property-taxes/

07/02/2026

Learn More About Walt:
This is the second of two short “About Walt” videos. The first video introduced who I am; this one takes a deeper look at why I’m running, what I’m hearing from residents, and how I would approach serving Whitby East Ward 4 as Local Councillor.

In this interview, I talk about the concerns I’ve heard at the doors, why many residents feel disconnected from Town Hall, and why local government needs to feel more practical, accessible, and connected to the people it serves.

Whitby East Ward 4 deserves respectful, local leadership that listens, does the homework, and focuses on the issues affecting residents day to day.

Watch the video here:
https://waltforwhitby.ca/2026/07/02/learn-more-about-walt-listening-to-whitby-ward-4/



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