Candidate for Mayor · Oshawa
Jim Lee
City Councillor, Ward 2 (since 2022)
Some public information
Background
- Elected councillor in 2022; told CBC he had planned to retire before residents asked him to run. Former firefighter of 30+ years and former chief of staff and operations for the International Association of Fire Fighters in Washington, D.C. 1
Platform highlights
- Affordability and public safety; bring all levels of government to the table rather than passing blame. 1
Positives & concerns
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Positives
- Leadership and federal lobbying experience. 1
Concerns
No sourced concerns found. This reflects limited coverage, not a judgement.
Sources
- 1 Oshawa's mayoral race expands as new candidates challenge for top spot
CBC News · 2026-06-27 · News
- 2 Registered Candidates (certified)
City of Oshawa · Official
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Profile last reviewed October 1, 2026. Positives and concerns are summaries of what the cited sources report, not this site's views.