We have known Debbie Chapman for more than 20 years. She has been a vital member and friend of our Spanish Cultural Society. She is truthfully an honest person, always looking to help others.
Fiorella Benini and Maria Rosa Issler
President and Vice President of the Spanish Cultural Society of K/W
"Deb Chapman is the advocate Ward 9 deserves. Her dedication to community well-being and her strong, vocal support for arts and culture align perfectly with my values. I am proud to support her."
-Isabel Cisterna
Artistic Director, Neruda Arts
I'm so glad that Debbie has put her name forward to represent Ward 9 in Downtown Kitchener for a third term. She has been extraordinarily supportive of various causes, concerns, and projects I've been involved with, and is such an encouraging presence around town. I am happy to back her candidacy with this public endorsement.
-Marinus de Groot
Vote for Deb Chapman, Kitchener City Council, Ward 9.
Over her last two terms I have seen Deb's commitment to creating an equitable community where everyone has a place to live and to occupy environmentally friendly spaces. She is a candidate who speaks up and challenges procedures and practices that keep people unsheltered and unable to access permanent housing. Her definition of community is a place where everyone, regardless of who they are, feels safe and welcome. Deb is visible and accessible. She is committed to listening to you and working with you on solutions and next steps.
A vote for Deb Chapman is a vote for active and honest representation of your concerns at Kitchener City Council.
Maedith Radlein
We have witnessed Debbie Chapman in action advocating for, and truly representing our ward for the past four years. She keeps informed on the issues and concerns of our community, and conveys their importance at council. Her assistance in navigating the development arena when we faced a large-scale proposal was inspired and unwavering, and ultimately successful as we gained a development solution more appropriate in size and scale for our neighbourhood.
Thank you Debbie!
Mario Madau and Deb Westman
Not only is Debbie Chapman very involved in the Kitchener community, she’s approachable, hardworking, knowledgeable and really cares about residents' concerns and acts on them. She is the best candidate to navigate and represent residents through the major changes taking place within our communities without prejudice.
Gina Georgiou
Ward 9 Resident
Debbie is consistently our Kitchener council voice for truly affordable housing, inclusionary zoning, Renoviction bylaws, greener cityscapes, consultation with First Nations, and community building.
In a diverse and challenging ward, Debbie is a welcoming councillor who listens and represents our concerns.
She is reliably supportive, diligent, pragmatic, intelligent, and caring. Her involvement with community groups is exemplary.
I wholeheartedly support her as our Ward 9 Councillor.
Sue Savor
Resident of Ward 9
Downtown Kitchener is changing and growing. It's a very exciting time for our community.
And yet many who live here want to know those changes will benefit all, not just a select few.
As a downtown resident and community activist, I have complete confidence that Debbie Chapman is the kind of person we need to ensure that as our city grows, it grows to serve everyone.
You only need to look at the work she's already done to see how hard she will work for us.
She has my full support, and I look forward to working with her to better our community for years to come.
Ken Vogelpohl
Resident of Downtown Kitchener
Debbie Chapman has been an incredible asset to issues facing Ward 9 residents. She not only advocates for us in council chambers, but has participated time and again in small community meetings. She seeks to support, understand and amplify our voices throughout the many challenges experienced when balancing new developments with the historic character of the neighborhoods we live in. I wholeheartedly endorse the hard working and committed Debbie Chapman as the Ward 9 candidate.
Jane Pellar
Schneider Creek Community Working group
Debbie works hard to connect with her constituents, she's approachable, she keeps us informed, she listens to our concerns and provides feedback. You always know where Debbie stands on an issue.
Debbie is the best councillor I've ever had.
Linda Oliver
Ward 9 resident
We have seen first hand, Debbie’s, unwavering strength, dedication and intelligence. In her first term of office, she listened to her constituents and the community at large. She immersed herself in community issues, asked questions, thought critically about issues brought to council, kept an open mind, and articulated insightful conclusions.
She has demonstrated that she is compassionate and understands the needs of the community.
Debbie has demonstrated that she will not be bullied. She is her own person who stands up for what she believes. We are so happy that Debbie is running for a second term as councillor of Ward 9.
Deborah Bennett
Friends of Belmont Village
I am proud to endorse Debbie Chapman as she seeks re-election to the Kitchener Municipal Council in Ward Nine. In my opinion, Debbie has been the best Councillor this ward has ever had.
VOTE DEBBIE CHAPMAN!
Sandra Ellis
Ward Nine resident
Retired Canadian Labour Congress SW Ont. Regional Rep
Former Mayor's Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors member
Present member of the Rockway Centre Advisory Council
As long-time residents of the area, we're grateful to have a local councillor like Debbie who always puts the wellbeing of residents first, thoughtfully responding and helping us address whatever challenges we might face. As community organizers for a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we are especially grateful to know we can count on Debbie's committed support to help push for a better future, putting the wellbeing of people, our environment, and climate action first. Debbie has our full endorsement and support.
Kai Reimer-Watts and Abhilasha Dewan
Community organizers, neighbours and artists, Ward 9
I’m proud to endorse Debbie Chapman for re‑election as my Ward 9 Councillor in Kitchener. Debbie has consistently demonstrated principled, community‑rooted leadership. Her work is grounded in equity, transparency, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of residents across Ward 9 and the city as a whole.
Debbie brings a thoughtful, compassionate, evidence‑informed approach to every issue she takes on. Whether she’s advocating for stronger tenant protections, championing climate‑responsible city planning, or pushing for inclusive zoning and housing affordability, she shows up prepared, informed, and ready to listen. Her track record reflects a Ward Councillor who not only understands the complexities of municipal governance but also keeps people (especially those most impacted) at the centre of every decision.
Debbie is not afraid to ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, or stand firm when it matters. At the same time, she collaborates effectively, builds bridges, and works tirelessly to ensure that Ward 9 residents have a strong, principled voice at the council table.
Debbie Chapman is exactly the kind of leader Kitchener needs: steady, compassionate, and unwavering in her commitment to a more just, sustainable, and inclusive city.
I wholeheartedly support Debbie's continued service as my Ward 9 Councillor.
Kimiko Shibata (@ESL_fairy)
Ward 9 Resident, Local Educator, and Community Volunteer
I am really pleased to hear that Debbie Chapman is running again as
Councillor for Ward 9. Since she first came into office, Debbie has
been supportive of both community associations and residents. If we have a question she responds quickly. If she doesn't know the answer, she finds it out. When we have had problems in Cedar Hill she has always had our backs, doing whatever is necessary to find solutions that meet our needs. We are truly fortunate to have Debbie as our Councillor and I thank her for all the service she has provided.
Sally Gunz
Ward 9 Resident
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I have been a friend and colleague of Debbie Chapman for more than 20 years and am pleased to see her run for re-election to Kitchener City Council.
Like the best community leaders, Debbie is motivated by principles not populism. She is a team player who listens to and is genuinely interested in what others have to say even if they express a perspective different to her own.
During our time serving together on the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association executive I observed first-hand her commitment to advocating for better wages and working conditions for precariously employed contract faculty.
I was also happy to work with and support Debbie on both her municipal and provincial election campaigns where she demonstrated her commitment to the concerns of local constituents. The Cherry Park neighbourhood and the Waterloo Region are better for the work of people like Debbie Chapman.
Dr. Hillary Pimlott
