By Gazette Staff
March 24th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns
Burlington Ward 2 Councillor, Lisa Kearns will make an announcement regarding her intentions to run, and in which capacity, in the Oct. 26 municipal elections.
Kearns was first elected to Burlington City Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 serving the residents of Ward 2 with distinction and strong community support.
Kearns holds an Honours B.A. in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario, and has also obtained the Institute of Corporate Directors designation.
Councillor on a walking tour of her ward.
Known for her many community engagement programs such as downtown walking tours, town halls, safety forums, and regular ward information sessions, Kearns also recently visited Ghana at the invitation of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ “Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women In Local Leadership” program.
Kearns serves on the City’s Audit committee, Halton Services Police Board, Burlington Public Library Board, Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington Downtown Business Association, and the United Way Cabinet.
Her council priorities are focused on community engagement, climate resiliency, local business support, and complete communities.
Questions will be taken at the event. Opportunities for one-on-one interviews will also be available.
This media release was embargoed until Tuesday March 24th, 2026 at 11:30am.
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Kearns doesn’t need to attack MMW—she just needs to stand for competence, discipline, and accountability, and let the contrast speak for itself.
Voters should remember:
Nearly eight years of MMW leadership have resulted in ~40%+ cumulative tax increases, putting real pressure on residents.
Council dynamics have become increasingly strained, with less collaboration and more friction.
Despite controversies and missteps at City Hall, there have been no meaningful consequences or ownership taken publicly.
The commitment to accountability and transparency that defined MMW earlier campaigns have eroded.
Too often, for MMW, the focus feels like optics over execution—messaging over measurable results.
Kearns has an opportunity: to restore discipline, rebuild trust, and bring a more grounded, accountable approach to City Hall.
And to Howard’s point, Burlington deserves a campaign about outcomes—not a cat fight about personalities.
Can MMW do that ? We’ll see ……….
Good luck. Burlington needs a change.
I look forward to the latest episode of ‘Daggers Out’ starring MMW. Maybe someone can remind her about that Elect Respect Mumbo Jumbo. I’ll give Kearns the keys to the city for 4 years.
I will definitely vote for her, if I’m still alive for the next election.