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Ward 7 candidate Dianna Del Bianco emphasizes responsible growth in New Tecumseth

October 15, 2026   ·   0 Comments

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, priorities and vision for the municipality, and qualifications. 

Their responses are published below as submitted, subject to length and standard copy editing for style, grammar and clarity. 

Candidates were asked to keep their responses focused on their own qualifications, priorities and vision for the municipality. 

1) What are the largest issues facing the Town of New Tecumseth? 

I don’t necessarily have one pressing “concern.” I believe everyone running for council is doing it because we care about where we live and want to see New Tecumseth continue to be a great place to call home.

I want to ensure that as our community changes and grows, we are making decisions that work for the people who already live here and also benefit those who will call New Tecumseth home in the future. 

That means families, seniors, singles, young people, local businesses, dog owners — everyone who makes up our community.

I also believe it will be critical for the new council to have a strong working relationship, collaborate with one another and ensure the voices of residents are reflected in the decisions we make.

2) With development being mandated by the province and causing concern among residents, how should council approach development and growth? 

I understand that growth is coming to New Tecumseth and that much of it is being directed by the province. I think the most important thing is making sure our infrastructure and services can keep up with that growth.

As we continue to grow, we need to look at things like water and wastewater capacity, roads, traffic, schools, emergency services and recreation. Growth needs to be planned responsibly, with consideration for the people who already live here as well as those who will call New Tecumseth home in the future.

I also think we, as council, need to do a better job of communicating with residents. People are busy, and with so much information coming at us every day, not everyone has time to follow every council meeting, report or development notice. We need to make important information easier to understand, including what is happening, why it is happening and how it may impact our community.

Growth is going to happen, but I believe it needs to go hand in hand with proper planning, infrastructure and communication with our residents.

3) What experience and leadership qualities do you have that make you the right choice for residents’ votes? 

I’m very much a “what you see is what you get” type of person. I believe in being honest, approachable and transparent. I’m not going to pretend I know everything, and if I don’t know the answer to something, I’ll say that and do the work to find out.

In my current career, I work closely with charities, community organizations, businesses and different partners. A large part of my job is building relationships, communicating, solving problems and bringing people together. I also spent many years working in hospitality, which taught me how important it is to listen, be patient, communicate clearly and work with people from all walks of life.

I’ve lived in Tottenham for about ten years, and I loved the community enough that my parents also moved here about four years ago. This is home for my family and me.

I believe leadership means listening, understanding the issues and making sure the voice of my ward is heard. I want residents to feel comfortable approaching me, asking questions, disagreeing with me and knowing I’ll always be willing to have the conversation.

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