Steve Adkins Ward 7

10/14/2026

Seems like CK voters are eager this year, with over 6,600 online votes already cast for this municipal election as of this morning. If you want to vote online please make sure you do so in the next few days before it closes.

Make me one of your two choices for council in Ward 7!

10/09/2026

I have officially knocked on over 2000 doors in Ward 7.

I knocked on (almost) every single door by myself.
No team. No volunteers.
Every single interaction has been genuinely me. I took hundreds of your opinions, concerns, questions, (not all of you went easy!) and I took notes on what you said.

A resident on Gregory asked about cars speeding down their street

A resident on Windfield requested support regarding the encampment problems

A resident on Michener asked about job growth in his specific trade

A resident on Taylor wanted the dead tree cut down in front of his yard that's on municipal property

A resident on Wellington suggested we need an all weather soccer pitch

I believe that if you are to represent a municipal ward, you need to make yourself available. It's so important to have the one-on-one conversations with residents. I made sure it was always myself who was knocking and answering questions at their door. Total authenticity and transparency.

I spent nearly 3 hours every evening after work, visiting different streets throughout Ward 7 over the last 2 months. If I had a chance to speak with you or leave my door knocker pamphlets, I hope the interaction provided you some confidence in your voting options.

I want to represent Ward 7 in the next term of council. I have put the work in for this position and I will continue to do so.

Vote Steve Adkins for Ward 7

10/08/2026

Online voting has begun today for the Chatham-Kent municipal election!

I humbly ask that you vote for Steve Adkins for your Ward 7 councillor.

Online voting is very quick and easy, as I just submitted mine. So please make sure you vote!

09/26/2026

It might just be a yard sign, but it demonstrates how I create opportunities where they did not exist before.

I'm running in Ward 7 to promote better outcomes for our residents and businesses, not to just follow along with the status quo.

09/23/2026

Reminder that tomorrow night is the Ward 7 Meet the Candidates event at the Fortress Tavern. 6:00-8:30pm

I hope we get a good showing from residents as this is a great chance to get us councillor candidates one-on-one if you have any questions.

09/17/2026

Chatham-Kent Public Works conducted an election sign sweep on St. Clair today, including taking signs that have been in front of my business for months (some were not even mine!)

When I interacted with the city workers in front of my business, instead of allowing me to remove the signs myself, they ripped them out in front of me and threw them in their truck.

The supervisor likened me to a bank robber who was holding a bag of money, and that they were like the police, so of course they could not allow me to keep the signs.

Are you kidding me with that explanation...??

When I contacted the city afterwards they confirmed the high volume of signs along St. Clair was a reason for the order being issued to remove signs.

The order to collect all signs sends a message to candidates that you better not waste your time placing signs around your ward, or the city may just pick them up whenever they want.

09/10/2026

Great event tonight at the Chatham Armoury! It was a big turnout and I'm glad I got the chance to speak with plenty of interested Ward 7 residents.

09/09/2026

I will be attending this event tonight at the Armoury. I will be sharing more of my platform and speaking with Ward 7 residents about the key issues I think we must prioritize for the next council term.

Chatham-Kent Municipal Candidate Open House

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. (doors at 6:15 p.m.)
The Chatham Armoury, 44 William St N, Chatham-Kent

The Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance is hosting an evening for residents, farmers, builders, realtors and local business to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.

Format: a mayoral fireside session first, with confirmed candidates Darrin Canniff, Randy Hope, Michael Bondy and Lauren Anderson answering one question on each of CKGA's four priorities. Then everyone moves to ward tables to meet council candidates directly.

CKGA's four priorities for the next council:
1. Consult early and often with farmers, growers, builders, realtors and local industry before major decisions are made
2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency
3. Invest in infrastructure — roads, bridges, drainage and servicing
4. Fair and sustainable taxes

The general public is welcome to attend and observe — seating will be available.

RSVP: [email protected]
For more information, including the full agenda: https://www.ckgrowthalliance.ca/open-house

This is a non-partisan event. CKGA does not endorse candidates.

09/09/2026

Tonight I went to another Encampment Advisory Committee meeting at City Hall.

Rory Ring from the CK Chamber of Commerce provided the committee with an excellent explanation of all the hidden and unseen costs that businesses and their owners face when there is public disorder.

Thanks to the many speakers who advocated on behalf of Ward 7 residents and their interests as home owners.

I side with local residents and businesses. I will continue to advocate my position that we must get serious about crime and public disorder in CK.

01/01/2026

🚨FINAL DAYS!🚨

📢 We are starting the countdown! Only 6 more days to go!
Our move is happening very soon!
Stock up and save! Everything has to go!

The grand opening will be mid February. Consider the gap and get your favourite supplements now.
We will share more details very soon! Stay tuned!

Thank you for your support!