Positions
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- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
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Taxes & spendingPublic position · 2026-10-01Wants to rebuild the budget around long-term needs and total household affordability.+
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Wants to rebuild the budget around long-term needs and total household affordability.
- Proposed action
- Assess costs and non-tax revenue, including leaseholds.
Action, authority & follow-through
Does not promise a tax freeze.
Public statement
Wants the budget rebuilt around possible revenue streams and savings.
- Proposed action
- Review spending against current needs and growth.
Action, authority & follow-through
This is a review proposal; no verified savings figure follows from it.
Roads & infrastructureNo public answer foundWhat would you do?+
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
No public answer found.
Growth & planningPublic position · 2026-10-01Argues infrastructure delivery must accelerate to meet future population needs.+
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Argues infrastructure delivery must accelerate to meet future population needs.
- Proposed action
- Plan roads, transit and facilities over decades.
Action, authority & follow-through
His growth estimates are not independently verified.
HousingPublic position · 2026-10-01Favours collaboration to expand housing supply.+
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Favours collaboration to expand housing supply.
- Proposed action
- Work with county and provincial partners and available provincial funding.
Action, authority & follow-through
Candidate account
Wants analysis of homelessness, addiction and mental health with a Housing First approach.
- Proposed action
- Explore a regional therapeutic community and seek senior-government support.
Action, authority & follow-through
This is a proposal requiring housing, health and funding partners.
Downtown & businessPublic position · 2026-10-01Wants more event venues to attract people downtown.+
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Wants more event venues to attract people downtown.
- Proposed action
- Explore buying Gallery Cinemas for performance and conference space while retaining some screens.
Action, authority & follow-through
Exploratory idea, without a costed purchase plan.
Public statement
Wants a comprehensive downtown plan beyond beautification.
- Proposed action
- Assess service locations, recreation, conference and theatre facilities.
Action, authority & follow-through
He calls for analysis, not a settled relocation or construction decision.
Children & recreationPublic positionWants more swimming, athletic and event spaces.+
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Candidate account
Wants more swimming, athletic and event spaces.
- Proposed action
- Assess existing and proposed facilities and consider a consolidated building.
Action, authority & follow-through
No costed scope or approved facility follows from this statement.
Public servicesPublic position · 2026-10-01Envisions consolidated housing, mental-health, addiction and employment support outside downtown.+
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Envisions consolidated housing, mental-health, addiction and employment support outside downtown.
- Proposed action
- Develop a shared service model with senior governments and neighbouring communities.
Action, authority & follow-through
High-level concept; detailed planning remains.
Candidate account
Proposes reviewing city and regional transport.
- Proposed action
- Explore transit-linked property revenue and leaseholds.
Action, authority & follow-through
The suggestion that this could avoid City cost is a campaign hypothesis, not a business case.
Public accountabilityPublic position · 2026-10-01Makes two-way communication his first measure of success.+
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Makes two-way communication his first measure of success.
- Proposed action
- Deliver a city-resident communication tool for information, alerts and feedback.
Action, authority & follow-through
Candidate account
Proposes a two-way City communication application.
- Proposed action
- Design an app for resident concerns and service or emergency messages.
Action, authority & follow-through
Implementation cost, procurement and privacy design are not specified.
Water & environmentPublic positionWants attention to air quality and contamination risks as the city grows.+
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Public statement
Wants attention to air quality and contamination risks as the city grows.
- Proposed action
- Investigate reported particulates and require proper soil assessment.
Action, authority & follow-through
The campaign concern is not itself proof that a particular site is contaminated.
Community lifePublic positionWants stronger local links to higher education.+
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Public statement
Wants stronger local links to higher education.
- Proposed action
- Explore university partnerships, including agricultural sciences.
Action, authority & follow-through
A long-term university ambition requires partners and authority beyond City Council.
Background
Corporate executive with software-delivery experience, and a local performer running for mayor.
Gorlick describes a professional background leading teams and delivering software. He wants to apply that experience to clearer two-way communication between City Hall and residents.
His family has grown up in Woodstock. Away from work, he acts on stage and plays in a rock band; cultural and performance spaces are among his campaign interests.
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Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Housing, Public services, Downtown & business, Public accountability
- Wants to rebuild the budget around long-term needs and total household affordability. Candidate interview
- Argues infrastructure delivery must accelerate to meet future population needs. Candidate interview
- Favours collaboration to expand housing supply. Candidate interview
- Envisions consolidated housing, mental-health, addiction and employment support outside downtown. Candidate interview
- Wants more event venues to attract people downtown. Candidate interview
- Makes two-way communication his first measure of success. Candidate interview
Public statementsOn Public accountability, Housing, Children & recreation, Public services, Water & environment, Community life
- Proposes a two-way City communication application. Candidate account
- Wants analysis of homelessness, addiction and mental health with a Housing First approach. Candidate account
- Wants more swimming, athletic and event spaces. Candidate account
- Proposes reviewing city and regional transport. Candidate account
- Wants attention to air quality and contamination risks as the city grows. Public statement
- Wants stronger local links to higher education. Public statement
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Downtown & business
- Wants the budget rebuilt around possible revenue streams and savings. Public statement
- Wants a comprehensive downtown plan beyond beautification. Public statement
Sources and updates
Aaron Gorlick campaign website Source
- Returning Officer certified candidate certificate Aug 27, 2026
- Candidate campaign platform
- Candidate answers: WoodstockCandidates.ca