RE-ELECT
MATTHEW SCOTT
City Council • Ward 5 (Sault Ste. Marie)
Over the past 8 years, I have continued to put the residents of Ward 5 first. Proven leadership focused on spending accountability, fixing aging infrastructure, and voting against expensive vanity projects.
Matthew Scott
Ward 5 City Councillor
"My priority on City Council has always been simple: represent the west end with common sense, full transparency, and financial discipline."
As a resident of Ward 5 for nearly 40 years, I understand what matters most to families and small business owners in our community. Over my past two terms on City Council, I’ve worked tirelessly to ensure your hard-earned tax dollars are spent where they count—on fixing our aging roads, upgrading local parks like Manzo Park, ensuring neighborhood safety, and delivering reliable services across the ward.
I have never hesitated to stand up against wasteful spending or costly mega-projects that divert resources away from critical infrastructure. With your support, I look forward to continuing to represent Ward 5 with fiscal integrity and clear accountability.
Campaign Platform
Key Priorities for Ward 5
Clear, common-sense principles guiding every vote on City Council.
Spending Accountability & Lower Taxes
- Introduced motions to directly lower the property tax burden on residents.
- Opposed large, costly vanity projects (such as the waterfront proposal) to protect taxpayer funds.
- Demanded strict transparency and oversight on all municipal department spending.
Critical Infrastructure & Amenities
- Played a pivotal role in securing the new splash pad and accessible playground equipment upgrades at Manzo Park.
- Focused budget priorities on repairing aging roads, sidewalks, and essential infrastructure.
- Driving ongoing improvements to deliver reliable high-speed internet access across Ward 5.
Safe Community & Business Support
- Fought to restore the traffic lights at Goulais Avenue and Wallace Terrace for safer west end commuting.
- Secured a four-way stop near R.M. Moore Public School to protect students and increase public safety.
- Supported local business expansion, job retention, and cutting municipal red tape.
"Municipal funds should be directed toward critical needs like roads and aging infrastructure—not large vanity projects."
— Matthew Scott, Ward 5 Councillor
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Track Record & Achievements
A summary of key priorities, motions introduced, and results delivered for Ward 5 and Sault Ste. Marie.
Fiscal Responsibility & Tax Relief
Protecting residential taxpayers and fighting wasteful spending
Tax Relief Motions
Introduced motions on City Council aimed at directly lowering property tax burdens on residential homeowners and finding operational savings across city departments.
Opposing Vanity Projects
Voted against expensive non-essential capital proposals—including opposing the new waterfront proposal—firmly holding the line that taxpayers' money must be spent on core priorities first.
Roads, Parks & Essential Infrastructure
Fixing west end streets, upgrading Manzo Park, and expanding connectivity
Played a pivotal role in delivering the new splash pad and accessible play equipment upgrades at Manzo Park for West End families.
Accelerated funding for local road resurfacing, pothole repairs, and underground water/sewer upgrades throughout Ward 5.
Driven ongoing municipal & regional partnerships to expand fast, reliable high-speed fiber internet coverage across the entire ward.
Community Safety & Local Business
Safer intersections, school zones, and a thriving West End economy
Goulais Ave & Wallace Terrace Lights
Listened to residents and successfully fought to restore the traffic lights at Goulais Avenue and Wallace Terrace, improving traffic flow and intersection safety.
R.M. Moore Four-Way Stop
Championed and secured a four-way stop installation at R.M. Moore Public School to slow down traffic and protect students, families, and pedestrians.
Supporting Local Enterprise
Voted to reduce red tape for local commercial businesses, supporting growth, job creation, and economic vitality across Sault Ste. Marie.
About Matthew Scott
Resident of Ward 5 for nearly 40 years • Dedicated Community Advocate
Living, Working, and Serving in the West End
Matthew Scott has called Ward 5 home for nearly 40 years. Raised in Sault Ste. Marie's west end, his deep personal roots in the community drive his passion to ensure Ward 5 receives its fair share of municipal attention and infrastructure investment.
First elected to Sault Ste. Marie City Council, Matt has served as Ward 5 Councillor for over 8 years. Throughout his time in office, his governance philosophy has remained consistent: listen carefully to constituents, vote with common sense, and manage municipal tax revenue with the same care as a family budget.
From playing a pivotal role in bringing the splash pad and accessible upgrades to Manzo Park, to restoring the traffic lights at Goulais Avenue and Wallace Terrace and securing a four-way stop at R.M. Moore Public School, Matt continues to deliver tangible, practical results for West End families at City Hall.
Ward 5 Voting Guide
Everything you need to know about how and where to vote in Sault Ste. Marie.
Advance Voting
Advance voting locations are set up by the City of Sault Ste. Marie prior to Election Day (including locations like the Bay Street Active Living Centre). Advance voting allows you to cast your ballot early and avoid long lines.
Voter Eligibility
To vote in the Sault Ste. Marie municipal election for Ward 5, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident or property owner in Ward 5.
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