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DHAVAL PRAJAPATI
Amherstburg Town Council
Candidate for Amherstburg Council

DHAVAL PRAJAPATI

New Voice. Clear Choice.

My family chose Amherstburg because we wanted a great place to call home. I am running for Council because I want to give back, do the work, and help make practical decisions for the future of our town.

Election Day: October 26, 2026

Dhaval Prajapati

Why I am running

Amherstburg became home for my family. Now I want to give back.

I moved to Canada in 2014 to complete my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I lived in Windsor for eight years before my wife and I chose Amherstburg as the place where we wanted to build our life and raise our son.

I have worked at CenterLine in Windsor for more than eleven years in several roles, including engineering, estimating, applications, design and now sales and business development. That experience taught me to prepare, understand the details, ask questions and work with people to find practical solutions.

I do not claim to have all the answers. I am running because I care about this community and believe I can contribute through a strong work ethic, preparation and thoughtful decision-making.

“I want residents to know that I will listen, come prepared, ask questions and make decisions with Amherstburg’s long-term future in mind.”

Dhaval Prajapati with his family

Dhaval with his wife and son in Amherstburg.

What. How. Why.

My Three Priorities

These are not promises to solve everything overnight. They are the principles I will use to prepare, ask questions and make decisions on Council.

Responsible Growth

Growth should improve Amherstburg, not outpace it.

WHAT: Plan growth so roads, drainage, traffic, parks, emergency services and other infrastructure can keep pace.
HOW: Review the full impact of development, use evidence, learn from other communities and think beyond the next few years.
WHY: Growth can bring opportunity, but only when existing and new neighbourhoods both receive the services they need.

Responsible Spending

Every tax dollar deserves respect.

WHAT: Focus town spending on real needs, good value and long-term benefit for residents.
HOW: Read the reports, understand the numbers, ask tough questions and look at alternatives before approving major spending.
WHY: Families, seniors and local businesses are already feeling financial pressure. Council must be careful with the money residents provide.

A Strong Future

A town where people can build a life and stay.

WHAT: Protect what people love about Amherstburg while creating opportunities for families, seniors, young people and local businesses.
HOW: Support practical community spaces, local business, housing choices, heritage and planning that looks at the next generation.
WHY: Amherstburg should remain a place where children can grow up, young people can return and families can afford to call home.

The campaign journal

100 Days. 100 Stories. Our Amherstburg.

Every day until the election, I am sharing a story about Amherstburg. Some are about our history, while others focus on local businesses, parks, traffic or growth. Most importantly, these stories are helping me learn directly from the people who live here. Here are some of the latest.

Day 24

Bryerswood Youth Camp

Learning more about the camp, the people behind it and the welcoming team serving young people in our community.

Day 23

A Birthday Message to My Son

A personal message for my son on his third birthday and a reminder of why family matters so much to me.

Day 22

Simon Farms

A closer look at the hard work, careful timing and planning behind planting, harvesting and selling local produce.

Day 21

Rose Kelly

Remembering Amherstburg’s first elected woman and her twenty consecutive years of service to the town.

Day 20

What Really Matters

Twenty important local topics and one simple question about what residents want candidates to be ready to discuss.

Day 18

Meeting the Other Candidates

Sharing what I learned from two thoughtful coffee conversations with other people running in this election.

Get involved

A local campaign is built one conversation at a time.

You can request a lawn sign, help deliver flyers, join me for canvassing or simply share an issue you think I should understand better.

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Let’s talk

Whether you agree with me or not, I would like to hear from you.

Every conversation teaches me something new about Amherstburg. Share your concern, your idea or a story you think more people should know.

Election Day

October 26, 2026