Supports
- A one-year moratorium (pause) on property tax increases in his first year as mayor [source]
- District-owned, communal-style workforce housing so people who work in Squamish can get a foothold [source]
- Speeding up municipal approvals to reduce delays that drive up housing costs [source]
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- A wider range of housing: rentals, townhomes, apartments and starter homes [source]
- Building the downtown parkade studied in 2020, funded by paid parking for visitors while locals park free with a permit [source]
- Giving Brennan Park Recreation Centre more attention (he cites a splash pad as a better use of money than some bike lanes) [source]
- Regular community town halls, published municipal performance measures, and enforcing Community Benefit Agreements on major projects [source]
- Splitting ('unbundling') District construction contracts among multiple trades/companies rather than awarding one firm the whole job [source]
Against
- The proposed 10-year Woodfibre LNG financial agreement: says the amount is too low relative to WLNG revenue, it would tie the hands of future councils, and the vote is being rushed (he told the Squamish Chief the decision should be left to the incoming council) [source]
- Relying on property tax increases to balance the budget ('We cannot keep relying on raising the property tax to make up for our mistakes') [source]
- Spending on certain bike lanes (he questions the Depot Road bike lanes) ahead of amenities residents are asking for [source]
Where Daniel stands
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Growth & developmentManaged mix
Says Squamish is growing quickly and that many residents feel housing, infrastructure and municipal services are not keeping pace. [source]
“We can build more housing, improve infrastructure, address transportation challenges, and ensure growth benefits the entire community.”
Limited evidence
Housing affordabilityMore supply, faster approvals, District-owned workforce housing
Platform calls for a wider range of housing (rentals, townhomes, apartments, starter homes), faster municipal approvals, and workforce housing. He told the Squamish Chief he wants District-owned, communal-style workforce housing. No stated position on /, inclusionary zoning or the housing society. [source]
“To have some kind of housing where people can work here and have a communal-style living might give people the footing to be able to find a position here.”
Some evidence
Homelessness & supportive housingHasn’t said
We could not find anything Daniel has said publicly about this.
Policing & community safetyHasn’t said
We could not find anything Daniel has said publicly about this.
Taxes & spendingOne-year property tax freeze; essentials first
Proposes a one-year moratorium on property tax increases, prioritizing essential services and infrastructure before discretionary spending, publishing performance measures, and more transparency on major projects. Asked where he would cut, he pointed to certain bike lanes. He also wants Brennan Park to get more attention and to unbundle construction contracts. [source]
“Hey, this is our budget. We have to stay within this. We cannot keep relying on raising the property tax to make up for our mistakes.”
Well documented
Environment & Woodfibre LNGNot against the WLNG plant; opposes the proposed 10-year financial deal
Urges council to vote no on the proposed 10-year WLNG agreement, arguing the payment is too small relative to the company's revenue, inflation will erode it, it limits future councils' ability to tax industry, and the vote is rushed before the election. He says he is not against the plant itself and wants to work with the company. No stated positions on climate action, the estuary or wildfire; he works in the carbon capture industry. [source]
“Squamish should not sell our long term financial leverage for short term gains. ... A no today isn't a no forever.”
Well documented
Transportation & transitBuild a downtown parkade; free parking for locals, paid for visitors; skeptical of some bike lanes
Wants to build the parkade studied in 2020, funded by visitor-paid parking, with a free online permit for residents. He questions spending on some bike lanes and says cycling is not practical for many residents much of the year. His platform also promises 'transportation solutions that reduce congestion' without specifics. No position found on regional transit. [source]
“It's not reasonable to ask someone who lives all the way out in Brackendale to ride their bike in the rain, to go to the farmer's market, to pick up a loaf of bread.”
Well documented
Jobs & local economyOpportunity for young workers and tradespeople; spread District contracts among local trades
Frames his campaign around keeping young workers, families, entrepreneurs and tradespeople in town. Concrete proposals are workforce housing, unbundling District construction contracts so multiple trades share the work, and enforcing Community Benefit Agreements on major projects. No stated position on , tourism or downtown business. [source]
“So then that way we're kind of spreading the wealth amongst multiple trades.”
Some evidence
Daniel’s own priority list
- A Better Deal on Housing: wider range of housing, faster approvals, workforce housing
- A Better Deal for Taxpayers: value for every dollar and a 1-year moratorium on property tax increases
- A Better Deal on Infrastructure: roads, utilities and facilities that keep pace with growth, including Brennan Park
- A Better Deal for YOU: regular town halls, reformed committees, better communication
- Build the downtown parkade studied in 2020; free parking permits for locals, paid parking for visitors
About Daniel
34-year-old who grew up in Courtice, Ontario and works as an information systems analyst in the carbon capture industry; previous jobs include labourer, rebar rodman, crane operator apprentice, facility manager and environmental remediation operator, including time on Fort McMurray oil sands projects. The Squamish Chief reports he has a construction management degree. He says he chose to move to Squamish and at one point lived out of a small car between rentals; his site does not say what year he arrived.
Where Daniel leans on money, growth and LNG
Worked out from Daniel’s public statements and votes — not a label they chose. See everyone side by side.
Sources we used (6)
- Daniel Deal campaign site - home
- Daniel Deal campaign site - What Is A Better Deal? (platform)
- Daniel Deal campaign site - About
- Daniel Deal blog - Where do I stand with WLNG 10-Year Agreement (Sept 14, 2026)
- Squamish Chief - Daniel Deal believes he is the best deal to be Squamish mayor (Sept 18, 2026)
- District of Squamish - 2026 Municipal Election Candidates
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