Candidate for Mayor · London

Josh Morgan

Mayor of London

Incumbent Some public information

Background

Incumbent mayor, 48. 1
Ward 7 city councillor 2014–2022 (re-elected in 2018 with 75.2%) before being elected mayor in 2022; MA in political science (local government) from Western. 2

Described London as "a great city going through a tough stretch" and argued against a total change of direction. 1
On housing: advocate for better social assistance rates and keep partnering with non-profits on subsidized housing; infill incentives such as office-to-residential conversions and transit-oriented development. 1
On jobs: pointed to his advocacy for federal tariff relief and economic roundtables with cities, employers and institutions. 1
Promises to freeze City recreation fees for at least two years and expand the Play Your Way fund for low-income residents, per CBC News. 3

Attributed to cited sources, not our judgement.

His 2025 budget update cut the planned 2026 and 2027 property-tax increases to 3.6% and 4.7%, through $20M in departmental savings and debt reduction, per CBC News. 4

According to CBC News, London property taxes rose 8.7% in 2024 and 7.3% in 2025 under the current four-year budget. 4
According to the London Free Press, his platform calls for tax increases "in the three per cent range" each year if re-elected. 5

Profile last reviewed October 1, 2026. Positives and concerns are summaries of what the cited sources report, not this site's views.