Hi, I'm Sam, and I'm running to be your city councillor for Ward 10 in Kitchener.

I'm a co-owner of Full Circle Foods, a living wage employer specializing in local and zero-waste groceries. As project coordinator with One Million Neighbours WR, I brought together over 65 non-profits and grassroots groups to understand how we can plan for growth without leaving anyone behind. I led a community campaign to create Gaukel Block, a new public plaza in downtown Kitchener. And I'm also a founding member of the Waterloo Region ACORN tenant union.

My decision to run for office is an extension of my track record of collaborative leadership. I love to build coalitions between groups that don't usually work together, because that's how we can make lasting solutions to complex issues.

This election, I hope to earn your vote, and I'd love to have a conversation about what's most important to you. Please don't hesitate to leave me a voice message or email me at hello@samnabi.ca.

Talk soon,

— Sam

Awards

• Kitchener Great Places Award for Gaukel Street (2023)

• WRCF Social Infrastructure Champion Award (2025)

Experience

• Co-owner, Full Circle Foods

• Urban planner, City of Waterloo and City of Hamilton

• Project coordinator, One Million Neighbours WR

• Organizer, Gaukel Street Community Group

• Festival organizer, Hold The Line Cycling & Folk Music Festival, and Mel Brown Black Music Festival & Symposium

• Board member, Supportive Housing of Waterloo

• Advisory board member, Meanwhile Spaces Project

• Community working group member, Kitchener 2051 Official Plan and Connected Kitchener Transportation & Mobility Plan

• Grants committee member, Waterloo Region Community Foundation

"I believe that Sam has a common sense vision for the City. With his business background, environmental awareness and connections to the arts and culture community he will bring an important voice to Council. Sam will not hesitate to speak up for his community."

— Yvonne Fernandes, former Kitchener City Councillor 2010-2018

"Through my involvement with Sam Nabi’s One Million Neighbours initiative, I’ve seen firsthand his ability to bring people together around important questions about Kitchener and Waterloo Region’s future. Sam understands that preparing for growth means more than building housing and infrastructure; it also means strengthening the community organizations and social fabric that make a growing city a great place to live. I’ve been impressed with his collaborative approach, his commitment to community, and his willingness to tackle complex challenges with creativity and thoughtfulness. For these reasons, I’m pleased to endorse Sam for Kitchener City Council."

— Troy Glover, Director of Healthy Communities Research Network at University of Waterloo & Principal Consultant, Healthy Placemaking Solutions

"Having known Sam for over 10 years, I know firsthand that he is the dedicated leader our community needs. He genuinely cares about people, fiercely advocates for the arts, and always stands up for those who need support.

Sam leads with empathy, integrity, and a deep commitment to making our community a better place for everyone. Join me in voting for Sam Nabi!"

— Isabel Cisterna, founder of Neruda Arts & Kultrún World Music Festival

"As a fellow small business owner, I've been impressed by Sam's leadership as co-owner of Full Circle Foods and in the community more broadly. Sam is a creative problem solver and a bridge builder. He will be a strong advocate for small businesses, for affordable housing and for careful densification that preserves green spaces. Sam is a clear and empathic communicator, and I trust he will be dedicated and responsive to serving the community. Sam's background in city planning, his experience as a small business owner and his commitment to volunteering and community organizing are unique assets for city council, and he has my vote!"

— Leena Miller Cressman, owner of The Branches and Ward 10 resident

Ward 10 includes the North/East side of downtown Kitchener, Eastwood, Auditorium, King East, Central Frederick, Civic Centre, Olde Berlin Town, Mount Hope—Breithaupt Park, and North Ward.

It is bounded by King Street, the Conestoga Expressway (Hwy 85), and the Waterloo border, forming a rough triangle.