Independent & unofficial. Candidate outreach begins Monday, September 14, 2026. The candidate list remains subject to change until nominations close Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

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Zach Ostrove

Councillor — Ward 4

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Questions & Answers

Every candidate receives the same eight questions. Answers are limited to 125 words each, published as submitted, on a rolling basis as they're received.

Q1 Priorities and results

What are the three most important outcomes you want West St. Paul to achieve during the next four years? What measurable result would tell residents you succeeded?

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Q2 Taxes and spending

How should West St. Paul balance keeping municipal taxes competitive with maintaining and expanding services? Identify one area of municipal spending you would protect and one you would examine most closely for savings or efficiencies.

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Q3 Surpluses, reserves and debt

When the RM has an operating surplus or significant reserve funds, how should Council balance saving for future infrastructure, paying down debt, funding current projects and limiting future tax increases?

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Q4 Growth paying for growth

West St. Paul continues to experience rapid residential development. What costs should new development be expected to carry, and what costs should reasonably be shared by the municipality as a whole?

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Q5 Commercial development

What types of businesses and commercial development should West St. Paul actively encourage? How should Council balance expanding the commercial tax base with traffic, infrastructure, nearby neighbourhoods and community character?

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Q6 Roads, traffic and infrastructure

What are your highest infrastructure priorities for the next term? How should West St. Paul respond to increasing traffic and demands on roads, drainage, wastewater and other infrastructure as the municipality grows?

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Q7 Services, recreation and public safety

As West St. Paul grows, which municipal services need the most attention or investment — such as fire protection, community safety, public works, snow clearing, parks, recreation or bylaw enforcement — and why?

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Q8 Your ward's biggest challenge

What do you believe is the single biggest issue facing Ward 4, and what specific result should residents expect from you by the end of the next term?

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