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Rooted in Oakville

Real conversations.Practical solutions.

Our cost of living keeps rising. I will work to keep Oakville affordable, defend our neighbourhoods with responsive local representation, and deliver credible infrastructure that puts Ward 5 residents first.

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Meet Matt Ray Smith

Running for Ward 5 Town Councillor on October 26: keeping Oakville affordable, making streets safer, and building infrastructure that puts Ward 5 residents first.

  1. 01 · Infrastructure

    Credible transit & roads

    Life-cycle asset repair focus.

  2. 02 · Community

    Safe & welcoming streets

    School zones and trail safety.

  3. 03 · Accountability

    Sustainable future

    M.B.A. fiscal discipline.

Upcoming event

Meet Matt in person

  • October Campaign Kickoff & Tea

    Join the conversation with Matt Ray Smith, candidate for Ward 5 Town Council.

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    Pipes and Taps Pub
    231 Oak Park Blvd, Unit 101, Oakville, ON L6H 7S8
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Matt Ray Smith in a dark blazer, arms folded, in an office

About Matt

Meet Matt Ray Smith

Raised in Oakville. Ready to advocate for Ward 5 in uncertain times.

  • 20+Years in politics, in Canada and the US
  • MBAUniversity of New Hampshire
  • OakvilleSt. John’s Elementary and Loyola

Matt’s path

  1. Growing up

    Rooted in Oakville

    Local jobs at the LCBO, Loblaws and the YMCA.

  2. Education

    Brock, Mohawk, the CBC

    A Brock degree and a Mohawk communications diploma, then the CBC.

  3. 2010

    MBA, New Hampshire

    Worked in economic stimulus, then communications for the state’s Governor.

  4. Career

    20+ years of experience

    Cost-saving work on a mental health board; marketing, national retailers and Canada’s largest transit agency.

Matt’s focus

  • Funding from other levels of government
  • Tackling growing traffic
  • Climate resilience
  • Keeping Oakville a Town

Platform focus

Focused on what matters

Pragmatic municipal policies rooted in fiscal responsibility, preventative infrastructure maintenance, and direct neighbourhood consultation.

  1. Pillar 01Asset management

    Credible infrastructure

    Preventative repairs save money. Matt will introduce life-cycle asset management for Ward 5 roads and stormwater culverts to eliminate costly emergency rebuilding.

    • Proactive storm basin clearance near 16 Mile Creek
    • Synchronized transit connections to Oakville GO
    • Accelerated resurfacing of residential corridors

  2. Pillar 02Public safety

    Safe & welcoming

    Streets where children can walk to school and seniors can stroll with confidence. Implementing automated speed indicators, lit trails, and direct town hall communication.

    • Speed mitigation measures around all Ward 5 schools
    • Trail lighting enhancements for McCraney & River Oaks
    • Guaranteed 48-hour response protocol for residents

  3. Pillar 03Fiscal discipline

    Sustainable future

    Practical environmental investments that directly lower ongoing operating expenses. Leveraging Matt's M.B.A. background to scrutinize budget line items and control debt.

    • Energy retrofits on community centres to cut utility bills
    • Expanding urban tree canopy and ravine protection
    • Zero tolerance for wasteful municipal vanity projects

Our Ward 5 communities

Neighbourhood focus

Every corner of Ward 5 has unique needs. Select your area to see what Matt is working on.

Area sector · RO-01

River Oaks community

Focus: Traffic calming & trail connections

Local assessment

River Oaks features established family crescents, active youth athletics, and scenic trail networks along 16 Mile Creek. Matt will focus on pedestrian safety around school crossings on Neyagawa and maintaining community centre subsidies.

Ward 5 commitments

  • Traffic calming review for River Oaks Blvd & Neyagawa
  • Proactive storm drain maintenance near creek borders
  • Defending recreational access at River Oaks Community Centre
Tell Matt what matters in River Oaks →

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Show your support across Ward 5. Our volunteer field team installs signs without damaging your lawn, and removes them within 48 hours after the election.

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Advance voting

Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

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Oakville & regional ballot

Learn about Matt's regional counterpart

Matt is running for Town Council. Ward 5 also elects a Regional Councillor. Visit each candidate's site to see their platform, join their volunteer drive, or support their campaign.

  1. Mackenzie Grant

    Town & Regional Councillor candidate

    mackenziegrant.ca

  2. Orla Johnston

    Town & Regional Councillor candidate

    orlajohnston.ca

  3. Michael Reid

    Town & Regional Councillor candidate

    michael4oakville.com

All certified candidates for Ward 5 Town and Regional Councillor, per the Town of Oakville.