Candidate for Mayor · Oshawa

Derek Giberson

City Councillor, Ward 4

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Background

Ward 4 councillor for 8 years, 4 as finance chair; cites leadership roles at a financial institution, a non-profit housing provider and a social-service agency. 1 2

Confront what he describes as a $1.1-billion infrastructure deficit; more transparency on city finances (e.g., Tribute Communities Centre debt servicing). 2 3
Housing affordability and downtown transformation. 1

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Finance-chair experience; has pushed publicly for transparency on debt figures. 1 3

According to rival Dave Westlake's campaign website (a campaign claim), the three sitting councillors in the race, including Giberson, should explain why changes haven't already happened. 4

Sources marked # “Campaign claim” are the candidate’s own materials and have not been independently verified.

Profile last reviewed October 1, 2026. Positives and concerns are summaries of what the cited sources report, not this site's views.