Re-Elect Vincent Cinanni for Williamsville

Re-Elect Vincent Cinanni for Kingston City Council. A STRONG VOICE for Williamsville District.

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Hello!

I’m Vincent Cinanni, your City Councillor for Williamsville, and I’m running for re-election. I would be honoured for the opportunity to continue to serve as your Councillor.

My wife Julie, my son Tony and I have called Williamsville District home for 20 years where I volunteer and take part in neighbourhood events and activities. I am fluent in English and French and I earn my living as a Senior Web Developer at a locally run IT company where I have worked for the past 27 years.

I’m eager to continue working for you to advance the things that matter to us most: protecting our public spaces and parks, making our neighbourhoods safer, improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, investing in affordable housing and supports, and much more. I am proud to serve my community and love what I do.

Thank you for having put your trust in me these past few years. I hope to earn your support so that I can continue to work hard for our wonderful neighbourhood and community.

Priorities

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BALANCED Approach to our Housing Needs

establish a student housing strategy
make sure low to mid-income demographic is not forgotten by ensuring a wide range of housing that is affordable for every income level
provide transitional and supportive housing along with shelter space through partnerships to support the unhoused
insist new developments use the latest in green technology to reduce our carbon footprint
proactively nurture town-gown relations, advocating for safe housing, safe streets, and accessible public transportation

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SAFE and HEALTHY Neighbourhoods

preserve, improve and add parks and green spaces, increase our tree canopy, and supports for community gardens
work towards a council endorsed plan for the Memorial Centre
invest in the maintenance of road, biking, and walking infrastructure
implement traffic calming measures to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety.
support community-led neighbourhood initiatives and activities
foster healthy cities, including addressing mental and physical health, food insecurity, accessibility issues, senior services, and access to family doctors

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JOB GROWTH to Keep Families in Kingston

promote Williamsville District to attract shops and services for the daily needs of residents to improve quality of life
increase employment opportunities by supporting local business and entrepreneurs so our city can thrive
encourage business growth and public transportation where there is intensification
assist local business to become more sustainable
continue to develop the green economic sector to attract green industry

Accomplishments

SAFETY

Reduced speed limits in Williamsville to 40km/h and 30km/h in school zones and implemented traffic calming measures and new stop sign locations.

TRANSPORTATION

Added cycling tracks to the city’s plan for Princess Street and implemented neighbourhood cycling routes.

PARKS

Protected the Memorial Centre open space, also acquired additional land to be dedicated as parkspace on Princess Street.

HEALTH

Supported investment of over 3 million dollars that attracted 33 family doctors to Kingston with the goal of getting everyone on the waitlist attached to a family physician.

ROADS

Invested over $70 million in road repair, rehabilitation and reconstruction which included Brock St., Princess St., and Wright Cres. among others.

HOUSING

Invested in a stabilization centre, supportive housing, transitional housing and shelter space. Pushed to establish a student housing strategy.

Community

Supported the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market by having the barn updated and insulated for winter operation.
Volunteered for the Memorial Centre’ Farmers’ Market
Supported and volunteered for the Compton Park Music Festival
Supported and volunteered for the Compton Park community garden
Attended multiple district and city wide events
Door knocking and outreach with monthly newsletter to connect with residents
Distributed important city consultation invitations directly to mailboxes.

Committees, Boards and Working Groups

Deputy Mayor, 2023(Feb-Mar), 2025(Jun-Jul), 2026(Feb-Mar)
Planning Committee, Chair, 2022 – Present
Committee of Adjustment, Vice Chair, 2018 – Present
Post Secondary Working Group, 2023 – Present
Reaction (RXN) Hub Board, 2024 – Present
Downtown Business Improvement Area, 2022 – Present
Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Policies Committee, Past Chair, 2022 – 2025
Francophone Working Group, 2024 – Present
Kingston Economic Development Corporation Board, 2023 – 2025
Nominations Committee, 2022 – 2025
Tourism Kingston, 2022 – 2024

Voter Resources

ELECTION DAY

Monday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Memorial Centre, 303 York St.

ADVANCE VOTING BY INTERNET

Wednesday, October 14 at 10am – Monday, October 26 at 8pm
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ADVANCED VOTING

Friday, October 16 – 10am to 6pm
Saturday, October 17 – 10am to 6pm
Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Cres.

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You are a Canadian citizen; and
You are at least 18 years old; and
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You are not prohibited from voting under any law.

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I am pleased to support Vincent Cinanni for Kingston City Council. I have had the opportunity to work alongside Vincent through the Compton Park Community Garden, where I have seen firsthand his commitment to supporting stronger, more connected neighbourhoods. Vincent understands that resilient communities are created when people come together, share ideas, and invest in the places they call home. What stands out most about Vincent is his willingness to listen. He takes the time to hear from residents, volunteers, and community organizations, and he approaches challenges with thoughtfulness and a genuine desire to make Kingston better for everyone. Whether he is supporting local initiatives, helping neighbours connect, or advocating for community improvements, he shows up and gets involved. Kingston needs leaders who are engaged, collaborative, and committed to strengthening our city at the grassroots level. Through his work in the Williamsville District, Vincent has demonstrated these qualities time and again. I am certain Vincent will continue to bring a practical, community-minded perspective to City Council, and I am proud to endorse him.

Kelli Siegwart
Compton Park Community Garden Co-ordinator

Councillor Vincent Cinanni has supported my work since 2023 in creating the Compton Park Music Festival, a free, accessible festival that promotes connection and community in the Williamsville neighborhood. Vince also supports our community garden, promotes green transit options, affordable housing, and neighborhood safety. Vincent has always made himself available to me and community members to voice our concerns and readily offers to support our initiatives. For those reasons I wholeheartedly endorse Vincent Cinanni for re-election for City Council.

Larissa Koniuk
Compton Park Music Festival Organizer

Vincent Cinanni possesses a trait that is both exceedingly rare and desperately needed in politics: He is motivated not by personal gain or ideological supremacy, but by love for his community, and desire to make it a better place. For four years, this has informed the votes he has cast and the motions he has put forward, and both his District and the City as a whole have been better for it. His thoughtful, caring, and informed approach to Council, in addition to his passion for expanding his understanding of the issues at stake, are why I firmly believe that he should be re-elected in 2026 and beyond.

Ian Clark
2022 Williamsville Candidate

I have gotten to know Vincent Cinanni through my volunteer work in waste diversion around Kingston. I helped to initiate the reusable dish program at the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market, where I can be found every Sunday, and where I have often stood next to Vincent as he volunteers his time at the info booth, or stops for a chat. Along with the Market, volunteering at the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, and my research in waste studies at Queen’s have taught me best practices for reducing the amount of landfill waste that is generated by events around town. Vincent was very supportive when I expressed my desire to divert waste at other festivals, and encouraged me to contact event organizers. […] I greatly appreciate that Vincent listens to me, continues to encourage the work I do, and is considering putting forward a motion to explore waste diversion at festivals and events (a necessary first step). […] I truly wish that I could vote for Vincent, but since I can’t, I wanted to show my support by writing this endorsement. Vincent listens, encourages, and acts in the best interest of his constituents (as well as others). Thank you!
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Gaby Dee
Volunteer, Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market

I’ve come to know Vincent Cinanni through my work with Ukrainian refugees in Kingston, and I’ve seen firsthand his genuine commitment to supporting our community. Vince has been an active advocate for Kingston’s diverse population, and he truly understands the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity — values deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture. He listens with empathy and acts with purpose, always striving to make Kingston a place where every voice is heard and respected. I believe Vince will represent our community with integrity and a heartfelt commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive future for all.

Michael Myshchyshyn

Par la présente, je souhaite exprimer, à titre personnel, mon appui à la réélection de M. Vincent Cinanni au poste de conseiller municipal du district de Williamsville à Kingston. […] Au fil de ces collaborations, il s’est distingué par son écoute, son engagement et sa volonté de travailler en partenariat avec les organismes communautaires, afin de répondre aux besoins de la population. Son leadership, son accessibilité et son ouverture au dialogue font de lui un représentant engagé envers le développement de son district et de la ville de Kingston. M. Cinanni est également un allié de longue date de la communauté francophone. À titre de membre du groupe de travail francophone de la Ville, il soutient activement les initiatives visant à améliorer l’accès et l’offre de services en français. Son engagement envers une ville plus inclusive et accueillante contribue au rayonnement de la francophonie et au mieux-être de ses citoyens. […] Lire la suite

Latré Lawson

Au cours de son dernier mandat, M. Cinanni a démontré un réel engagement envers la communauté francophone. Sa présence à nos événements, sa représentation du Conseil municipal lors de moments officiels et son soutien au travail du Groupe de travail francophone de la Ville ont été grandement appréciés. Nous avons pu compter sur son écoute, sa présence et son appui. Merci d’être un allié de la francophonie!

Throughout his last term, Councillor Cinanni demonstrated a genuine commitment to the Francophone community. His presence at our events, his representation of Council during official celebrations, and his support for the work of the City’s Francophone Working Group have been greatly appreciated. We have valued his willingness to listen, be present and support our community. Thank you for being a strong ally of the Francophone community!

Laurianne Montpetit
directrice générale de l’ACFOMI, Executive Director, ACFOMI

Vincent Cinanni is one of the hardest working councillors on the Kingston City Council. He is genuine, professional and welcoming in the work he does. As a neighbour, he is concerned about the same things average residents are concerned with, as well as long term planning for our city. He has shown dedication to local issues like housing, safe streets, and healthcare. His passion will continue to make Kingston a better place to live.

Tara Sharkey

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