Mike Gatopoulos
Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor — 2026 County of Brant Municipal Election
About Mike Gatopoulos
I’m a father of five, small business owner, volunteer firefighter, and longtime community advocate. I understand the pressures families and local businesses are facing because I live them too… balancing work, family, and a deep commitment to the community I call home. I’m running for Council to bring a practical, grounded voice to the table and help make sure Ward 5 remains a great place to live, raise a family, and build a future.
Small Business Owner – Seventh Coffee Company.
Mount Pleasant Resident for 8 years.
Volunteer Firefighter with Mount Pleasant Station.
Vice Chair of Brantford Brant Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Vice Chair of Lansdowne Children’s Centre Board of Directors
Member of the Minister of Education’s Advisory Council on Special Education.
Past member of County of Brant Library Board and Special Education Advisory Committee for Grand Erie District School Board.
Mike Gatopoulos is a confirmed candidate for Ward 5 Councillor in the 2026 County of Brant Municipal Election. This is Mike Gatopoulos's first time running for County of Brant council. Background: Small Business Owner, Mount Pleasant Resident for 8 years, Volunteer Firefighter.
Mike Gatopoulos has not yet cast a recorded vote on County of Brant council — this profile will automatically link to their voting record once elected and meeting minutes are processed.
Political Experience
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Ran Previously — Not Elected
Ward 5 By-Election
— County of Brant (2026) I have significant experience working with both the County of Brant Council and the City of Brantford on various projects through the Chamber of Commerce, Lansdowne Children's Centre, and the County of Brant Library Board.
- Ran Previously — Not Elected Ward 5 — County of Brant (2022)
Key Priorities
- Transparent Taxes: Residents should be able to clearly see where their tax dollars are going. I support providing a simple, line-by-line breakdown so taxpayers can easily understand what they are paying for and hold council accountable.
- Infrastructure Before Development: Growth needs to be responsible. Before approving new development, we need to make sure roads, servicing, and other infrastructure can support it, so future generations are not left paying to fix problems created by poor planning.
- Protecting Farmland: Piggybacking on infrastructure...we need to be smarter about where we grow. Once good farmland is developed, it’s gone for good. We should be protecting our agricultural land and making sure growth happens in the right places, not just wherever it is easiest.
Quick Facts
- Who is Mike Gatopoulos running against in Ward 5 Councillor?
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- Does Mike Gatopoulos currently hold public office?
- No — this is a new candidacy.
- Where can I find Mike Gatopoulos's official campaign information?
- Official campaign website →
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