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Working Together for Welland.

During the 2022–2026 council term, Welland has

made significant investment in our community.

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Build On What Works

Experience matters. A proven record matters. And Leo is ready to keep working for the people of Welland.

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​Change is sometimes necessary, but it should be for a reason. Leo believes in building on what works, addressing what needs to change, and continuing to move Welland forward — not changing just for the sake of change.

A Record of Progress

Working hard for Welland. Listening to residents. Following through.​

Building on what we’ve accomplished together, and continuing to work hard for Welland’s future.

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Fire & Emergency Services

New Fire Station #3 on Prince Charles Drive

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Continued modernization of Fire Stations #1 and #2

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Investment in firefighter equipment, training and emergency services

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Parks & Recreation

Major renovation of Memorial Park Pool complete

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New accessible features and modern recreational amenities

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Healthcare + Seniors

New 128-bed Royal Richelieu long-term care facility opened
 

New 10-bed Residential Hospice
 

Continued advocacy for the future of Welland Hospital

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Roads & Bridges

$13.6 million Forks Road bridge replacement

 

Reconnected Dain CIty and improved on important transportation link

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Housing

Welland exceeded its provincial housing targets for three consecutive years

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528 new homes began construction

in 2025

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83-unit affordable and attainable housing project approved

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Safer Streets

40 km/h neighbourhood speed limit program introduced

 

Continued investment in roads, sidewalks and transportation infrastructure

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Water & Wastewater

$20.4 million in provincial funding for major water and wastewater infrastructure

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Continued renewal of aging infrastructure throughout Welland

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Parks & Trails

Rob Fulbrock Park opened in

Dain City

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Approximately 4.5 km of new accessible multi-use trails

 

Continued investment in recreation and public space

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Economic Development

$35 million Northern Reach to land sale completed

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Continued brownfield redevelopment and revitalization of former industrial lands

Your opinion counts!
Contact me with concerns that matter to you.

Do you need a ride to the polls? Do you have questions about the election? 

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Let me know!

Thank you for reaching out! I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 

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