Candidate profile
Margaret Hamelin
Margaret Hamelin is a 2026 candidate for Midland Councillor and a local business owner. Her stated priorities include an affordable-housing proposal using a Town-owned non-profit corporation model and a stronger councillor community-liaison role.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
• Hamelin says she is a lifelong Midland resident.
• She says she owns and operates Friends Who Frame and That Ice Cream Place.
2026 STATED PRIORITIES & POSITIONS
• Housing: Proposes exploring a Town-owned, non-profit Municipal Service Corporation focused on helping get more affordable housing built.
• Municipal land & partnerships: Says Town-owned land could be leveraged for housing while remaining in public ownership, with non-profits, service groups, builders, trades, businesses and community organizations involved.
• Housing mix: Supports pursuing housing options for seniors, families, workers and people who cannot find an affordable home.
• Resident service & governance: Says councillors should act as community liaisons when residents have tried municipal channels but still need help navigating a concern, following up or connecting with the right resources.
SOURCE NOTE
• The 2026 positions and background above are candidate-provided statements published by MidlandToday; they describe what Hamelin says and are not independent findings about feasibility, outcomes or accomplishments.
Sources
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