Property taxes and city spending
Start with the spending. Question expensive contracts, cut duplicate work, and protect the services people actually use.
Actions and measures of progressODAY BRAHEM · RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Richmond Election 2026
I’m Oday Brahem, a candidate for Richmond City Council. Get to know my priorities, check my candidate listing, and find the City’s official election information.
MEET YOUR COUNCIL CANDIDATE
Oday Brahem for Richmond City Council
I’m a technology founder who builds tools people can actually use. I want City Hall to spend carefully, make services easier to use, and follow through on the basics.
The City’s declaration of candidates, issued September 11, 2026, lists Oday BRAHEM for councillor with the elector organization Conservative. You can check the entry on page 2 of the official declaration (PDF).
I’m running with the Conservative Electors Association. The proposals and writing on this website are my own. Read my background and experience and why I’m running for Richmond council.
For the complete field and current candidate information, visit the City of Richmond’s candidate list. This is my campaign website; the Richmond Elections Office administers the election.
WHAT I’LL WORK FOR
My priorities for Richmond council
Permits and City services
Clear steps, predictable timelines, and someone accountable for moving permits and business applications forward.
Actions and measures of progressPublic safety and infrastructure
Support frontline services, address problem locations, and follow through on the everyday safety concerns residents raise.
Actions and measures of progressHousing, parks and community life
Keep homes, parks, recreation, and local businesses at the centre of decisions. Explain the trade-offs and listen before voting.
Actions and measures of progressThese are proposals I will work to advance. Council decisions require the support of council; one councillor cannot promise an outcome alone.
Get to know the work behind the name
I built vote.direct and governance.center to help communities organize decisions and records. On this website, the Richmond Toolbox puts that approach into practice with free tools you can try yourself.
Start with the 2026 Richmond property-tax calculator, the home-project permit helper, or the City service finder. Each explains its sources and limits.
Find your voting information
Read the Richmond voting guide for eligibility, registration and identification, or use my voting planner to create a personal calendar reminder. The planner does not register you or apply for a ballot.
For official locations, mail ballots and accessible voting, use the City’s election page and election FAQ. Check the City’s current instructions before making your plan.