P.Eng. Licensed
Professional Engineer
About Sam
A P.Eng. Who Understands How Cities Actually Work
Sam Mortazavi is a Licensed Professional Engineer with deep roots in Newmarket. He brings technical rigour, fiscal discipline, and genuine community care to every issue, from crumbling roads to rising taxes. Sam believes Newmarket deserves a councillor who reads the engineering reports, asks the hard questions, and shows up for residents.
- Licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Years of infrastructure and project management experience
- Active member of the Newmarket community and its organizations
Endorsements
Community leaders who believe in a better Newmarket. Click any card to read their endorsement.
Why I'm Running
Newmarket deserves evidence-based decisions, not political theatre.
Roads and infrastructure are deteriorating faster than they're being repaired.
Traffic and road safety concerns go unaddressed for years.
Taxpayer money is spent without clear accountability or measurable outcomes.
Residents feel unheard at council, their concerns get lost in bureaucracy.
Development decisions lack proper engineering oversight and longterm planning.
Newmarket needs a voice with the technical skills to push back when needed.
Platform
My Priorities for Newmarket
Six pillars built on engineering principles, community input, and fiscal responsibility.
Smarter Infrastructure
Evidence based road repair prioritization, lifecycle cost analysis, and transparent project tracking so every dollar spent on infrastructure is justified.
Traffic & Road Safety
Data driven traffic calming, safer school zones, and pedestrian crossings, engineered solutions, not band aids.
Responsible Spending
Zero based budget reviews, competitive tendering, and public reporting on project costs vs. outcomes.
Transparent Government
Live council vote tracking, plain language budget summaries, and regular ward town halls, accountability you can see.
Parks & Community
Maintaining and improving Newmarket's green spaces, trails, and recreation facilities for families of all ages.
Supporting Local Families
Affordable housing advocacy, accessible community programs, and support for seniors and young families in Newmarket.
Innovation
The Newmarket Innovation Network
Connecting students with real municipal challenges.
Sam's vision includes a first of its kind partnership between Newmarket and local universities and Collages, pairing engineering and law students with real Newmarket infrastructure and policy challenges.
Students gain hands on municipal experience. The ward gets fresh technical analysis and legal research at no cost to taxpayers. Everyone wins.
Accountability
My Commitment to You
Concrete, measurable promises, not vague talking points.
Monthly Ward Reports
A plain language update every month on what council voted on, what it cost, and what it means for Newmarket.
Quarterly Town Halls
Four open community meetings per year, in person and online, where any resident can ask questions directly.
48-Hour Response
Every resident inquiry answered within 48 hours. No runaround, no form letters.
Public Project Tracker
A live online dashboard showing every capital project in Newmarket , budget, timeline, and current status.
Open Door Policy
Regular office hours at accessible community locations so residents can meet their councillor face to face.
Resident Advisory Panel
A standing panel of Newmarket residents who review major decisions before council votes, real community input, not rubber stamps.
Fuel the Campaign
Every contribution, large or small, helps us knock on more doors, reach more residents, and build a stronger Newmarket.
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Join the Team
Whether you have two hours or twenty, there's a role for you in this campaign.