Port Hope Council · Ward 1
Opinionated. Curious. Occasionally ridiculous. Serious about my community. And willing to listen to someone who completely disagrees with me.
2026
Who is this person?
My name is Miranda Lukaniuk. I am a resident of Port Hope, a parent, a small business owner, a film industry professional, a friend, a volunteer — depending on the day — a playful provocateur.
I moved here because it was a unique challenge. I found a community full of history, character, creativity and people who care deeply about where they live. I worked hard to build a life here and I don't want to take it for granted.
Parent
Small Business Owner
Film Industry Professional
Volunteer & Neighbour
Why am I running?
It is an honour to participate in municipal politics — a fading art in democracy. This is where decisions are made that actually affect our everyday lives. My background in global politics and environmental science led me to appreciate the big picture, but living here taught me different: local government is where you watch ideas become very real things.
I want to give back to the place that has given me the opportunity to build a life. Port Hope is full of history, character, creativity and people who care deeply about where they live.
Over the past four years our current government has accomplished quite a bit. I want to nurture and continue these achievements as long as it works for the people. Being a councillor means listening, understanding the problem, doing the work and finding a solution — even if the perfect one doesn't exist.
I'm not going to pretend that I don't have opinions. But having an opinion doesn't mean I stop listening. I have friends and neighbours who are excited about new opportunities, and friends and neighbours who are not. Democracy doesn't work if we only talk to people who already agree with us.
The questions we should be asking
I'm not going to pretend I don't have opinions. Personally, not a big fan of the aesthetic of a nuclear power plant moving so close to our community — I have a great time playing on that subject in my art and commentary. But having an opinion doesn't mean I stop listening.
Q1How do we protect Port Hope's identity, heritage, environment and quality of life while also making room for responsible economic opportunity?
Q2How do we make sure residents understand what is being proposed, have meaningful opportunities to participate, and feel that their concerns are genuinely being considered?
I think they're exactly the questions we should be asking.
So that's me
Even if my campaign style brings more people to pay attention to their local community and come out and vote, it's a win for me. Because municipal politics is where democracy actually lives.
Ward 1 · 2026
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