Five questions with Paul Frangione, candidate for Carleton Place council in the 2026 municipal election

Editor’s note: To help voters to be better informed, Lanarkist will be asking the same five questions of all council candidates in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth and Mississippi Mills in advance of the municipal election, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Questions were sent to all candidates on Sept. 4, 2026. We will publish their responses as we receive them. Below are the responses from candidate Paul Frangione.

1. Tell us a little bit about your professional background, including any prior municipal or other political participation, as well as about you, personally. What made you want to run for council?

I have worked for the Department of National Defence for the better part of 15 years as a business analyst and requirement manager. I also run a local fencing company, “No Boundary Fence Corp,” with my wife.

My work experience lends itself well to the role of councillor. Being able to look at current trends and identify new opportunities, improvements and efficiencies in the way Carleton Place manages itself and its assets is one of the main strengths I would bring.

I wanted to run for council to provide a new perspective to the changing needs of Carleton Place. Bridging the gap between long time and new residents is one of my main concerns, ensuring the needs of all are brought to the forefront when decisions are made for the residents.

2. How would you describe your personal political ideology and/or affiliation?

I am also a true believer in fact-based decision making. Data collection and analysis is crucial to ensuring sound decisions are made and this should be applied whenever possible.

I believe in supporting and engaging all residents as equals. Projects, policies and innovation should be delivered for maximum inclusion and impact whenever possible.

3. What are the three most common issues voters bring up to you as you campaign?

• Recreational development and placement. Concerns over access and infrastructure to support the proposed site.
• Town resource management. How the town is spending money on development and sustainment.
• Taxes and bills. How can the Town continue to raise taxes with the growth we have seen, and in comparison to surrounding areas?

4. What three issues are most pressing/important to address locally in your opinion?

• Infrastructure and recreation access. The proposed location of the new facility has no direct foot access for the youth of Carleton Place. This will add more traffic for parents and individuals to access the facility.
• Town adherence to residential policy. I want the Town to be held accountable for expenditure of resources and the usage of water, especially when residents are to adhere to water bans.
• Safety and accessibility. I want a review of the Town’s service plan for all neighbourhoods to ensure timely delivery of services are provided, especially to youth and the elderly. When streets are not cleared in the winter, forcing foot traffic to the roads on side streets, while the main common areas are serviced many times over is a major problem.

5. What do you feel sets you apart from other candidates?

I believe my ability to remain objective on all matters related to the town sets me apart from the other candidates. I love Carleton Place, and I want to see the continued growth occur at a sustainable and optimal rate to ensure the Town can accommodate residents’ needs.

I want to apply my analytical skills and expertise in finding opportunities to serve all the residents and delivering on their needs.