Online voting opens Thursday, Oct 1 at 10 a.m. Vote from home, any time until Oct 26 at 8 p.m.
How to vote onlineWhy I'm running
Wasaga deserves a voice who listens first.
Our town is changing fast. Tourism, development, housing pressure: the decisions made at council over the next four years will shape Wasaga for decades. I'm running because those decisions should be made with the people who live here, not behind closed doors.
I've called Wasaga home for 14 years. I've watched this community step up for each other when it counted. We deserve representation that does the same: picks up the phone, reads the report, and tells you the truth when the easy answer doesn't match reality.
The priorities
What I
stand for.
Six priorities, rooted in Wasaga and built for the next four years.
Your town hall
Respect every tax dollar with responsible spending and clear, easy-to-read budgets, timelines, and capital plans, while being an accessible and accountable Councillor for residents. Knowledge is power, and openness builds trust.
Community first
Be accessible, listen to residents before major decisions, and support the community groups and volunteers that make Wasaga stronger.
Infrastructure
Wasaga Beach is growing quickly, and our infrastructure and community amenities need to keep pace. We cannot allow important needs outside Beach 1 to continually be pushed down the road.
Your beach
Protect what makes Wasaga special, invest responsibly, complete current commitments at Beach 1 as fast as possible to recover our funds, and make sure residents come first.
Housing that fits
Responsible growth that keeps Wasaga affordable for the people who already live here.
Protecting what we love
Environmental stewardship that preserves Wasaga Beach for the next generation.
Wasaga Beach resident · Candidate for Town Council
Meet Dan
Your neighbour. Your candidate.
I've called Wasaga Beach home for 14 years. I've built roots here, and seen first-hand what our town needs to thrive. I'm running for council because Wasaga Beach deserves representation that listens more than it talks, and gets things done without the drama.
Approachable, practical, and proudly local. I'm ready to put residents first, and build a community together.
"I'll answer your call. I'll read your email. And I'll show up to the meetings."
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The place we call home.
14 km of beach. 25,000 year-round residents. 100,000 in peak season. One town council deciding what kind of place Wasaga becomes next.
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Coffee chats, door-knocking days, debates. The campaign lives in person, and I want to hear from you there.
All Candidates' Meeting - SPONSORED BY THE ESCARPMENT CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
RECPLEX 1724 MOSLEY ST. WASAGA BEACH, ON
All Wasaga Beach Candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilor, are invited to participate. Moderator: Gillian White Sponsored by Escarpment Corridor Alliance, with support from Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team. Doors open 5:30 PM
Wasaga Beach Chamber Business Election Debate
RECPLEX 1724 MOSLEY ST. WASAGA BEACH, ON
This event is open to Wasaga Beach businesses only. The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and Tourism invites Wasaga business owners to an exclusive election debate featuring candidates running for Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Questions must be submitted in advance for consideration. Council candidates will also be invited to attend with individual tables before and after the debate, allowing business owners to connect and ask questions directly.
RSVP or join →All-Candidates Meeting - Rate Payers Association
RECPLEX 1724 MOSLEY ST. WASAGA BEACH, ON
Meet the Councillors - 4:30 - 6:45 PM Deputy Mayor and Mayor Debates - 7 - 9 PM
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FAQ
Common questions
Why is Dan Gale running for Wasaga Beach Town Council?
Wasaga Beach is changing fast. New homes, new businesses, new pressures on the roads, the beach, and the services we all rely on. Dan believes residents deserve a councillor who shows up, listens before deciding, and can explain the why behind the vote — not just the headline.
What does Dan Gale stand for?
Six priorities: protecting the beach for residents first; reliable streets and services year-round; housing that fits the people who already live here; a transparent town hall with plain-language budgets; community-first decisions over loud lobbyists; and environmental stewardship of the dunes, wetlands, and waterfront.
When is the Wasaga Beach municipal election?
October 26, 2026, as part of Ontario's regular municipal elections. Nominations open May 1, 2026 and close August 21, 2026.
How can I contact Dan Gale?
Call 705-321-1318 or email galeforwasaga@gmail.com. Dan reads every message himself and replies within a couple of days. You can also follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
How can I help the campaign?
Two quick ways: sign up to volunteer, or subscribe to email updates using the form above.
Are you part of a slate?
No. Dan is running on his own and is not part of a slate.
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