Northcrest Ward • Peterborough
Safe neighbourhoods. Responsible spending.
Northcrest resident, husband, and father of nine. I believe public office is a responsibility, not a privilege. I want to serve Northcrest with integrity, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and practical concern for families and neighbourhoods.
The Peterborough Examiner · June 16, 2026
The Peterborough Examiner published its candidate profile for Paul Lawton’s campaign in Ward 5 – Northcrest, including his priorities for safe, stable neighbourhoods, responsible spending, public order, core services, and a council that listens before decisions are made.
Paul Lawton officially registered as a candidate for City Council in Northcrest Ward on June 5, 2026. Watch his launch message from outside Peterborough City Hall.
Paul and his wife Erika are raising their nine children in Peterborough.
Paul believes leadership is both a responsibility before God and a trust given by the people we serve.
His priorities are practical and local: safe neighbourhoods, responsible spending, supporting families, and well-managed city services.
Paul wants to bring integrity, stewardship, and thoughtful decision-making to City Hall.
Paul brings experience in leadership, communication, organizational management, and community engagement through his professional work, church service, and public involvement.
Peterborough has been a great place to raise our family, and we want to see it remain a safe and thriving city for the next generation. We want our children to grow up in safe neighbourhoods, enjoy well-maintained parks and public spaces, and have the opportunity to build their own lives here one day.
Northcrest is a wonderful place to live, but many residents are concerned about public safety, rising costs, homelessness, infrastructure, and the direction of City Hall.
I believe City Hall should focus on its core responsibilities: keeping neighbourhoods safe, maintaining roads and infrastructure, managing taxpayer dollars responsibly, and supporting the conditions that allow families and communities to flourish.
Serving on Council means listening carefully, spending taxpayer dollars wisely, and making decisions that strengthen families, neighbourhoods, and our community.
I am running because Northcrest deserves thoughtful leadership, responsible spending, and safe neighbourhoods.
Residents should feel safe in their homes, on neighbourhood streets, in parks, on trails, and in public spaces.
City Hall should focus on core services, carefully weigh spending decisions, and respect taxpayers.
City Hall should maintain roads, sidewalks, infrastructure, and basic city services responsibly and plan for long-term needs.
Strong communities begin with strong families. City Hall should support the conditions that allow families, churches, volunteers, and local organizations to thrive.
Northcrest deserves thoughtful leadership, but no campaign succeeds without neighbours getting involved.
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