As we mark three years of this City Council term, it’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come together and to continue shaping the path ahead. My priorities remain grounded in what I hear directly from you — at your doorstep, on the phone, at community events, in council meetings, and through digital channels.
Thank you to my council colleagues, city staff, and my dedicated team for their continued hard work and collaboration. Most importantly, thank you to the residents of Brampton for your ongoing engagement and trust as we work toward building a stronger, brighter future for our city.
Casework
When you contact my office for a specific issue or concern that needs follow-up, we open a new case and track it to closure. The cases provide us with an opportunity to proactively address issues, update our website, and work on motions and bylaws. The number of cases are from start of term till date. (Please find date of update of the article at the bottom.)
Motions
As a Municipal Councillor, the primary way that I get the City of Brampton to make changes on how it operates, the services it provides, and the work that is done for residents is to bring forward and vote on motions that direct the city in a certain direction. For example, each year, the major motion relates to the city’s budget and tax rate as proposed by the Mayor. Once passed, it is the responsibility of the city’s employees to adhere to the budget, collect the necessary taxes, and provide the services outlined in the budget.
I can also vote on motions presented by other Councillors, and they can vote on motions that I work on. Motions require a lot of work, community input, discussions/feedback with city employees and agreement from my council colleagues.
The motions that I have championed over the past 3 years address the casework and feedback we hear daily from residents. They also address key priorities that I shared prior to being elected as a Councillor, and issues that have been raised since.
Major Motions Championed
Response to U.S. Tariff Threats and Support for Brampton’s Local Economy
We are standing up for Brampton’s businesses by responding proactively to U.S. tariff threats. We are protecting local jobs, supporting manufacturers, and strengthening our city’s role in national trade to keep Brampton’s economy strong and resilient.
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National Public Safety Summit
We are bringing together leaders from across Canada to build safer communities. We are creating space for collaboration, innovation, and shared learning so every city can better protect and serve its residents.
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Bovaird House Programming
We are breathing new life into one of Brampton’s most cherished heritage sites. We are expanding programs and cultural events at Bovaird House so residents can connect with our city’s history in meaningful and engaging ways.
Regeneration and Downtown Brampton Safety
We are investing in a safer, more vibrant downtown. We are strengthening partnerships, enhancing public spaces, and supporting outreach programs that make our city centre welcoming for everyone.
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Safer Drivers = Safer Roads
We are taking action to make Brampton’s roads safer for all. We are promoting responsible driving, expanding safety enforcement, and creating neighbourhoods where residents can walk, bike, and drive with confidence.
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Made in Canada Procurement Policy
We are putting Canadian-made and Brampton-based businesses first. We are supporting local innovation, creating jobs, and ensuring taxpayer dollars strengthen our community’s economy.
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Purpose-Built Rental – D.C. Incentives
We are making it easier to build more purpose-built rental homes in Brampton. We are encouraging quality, affordable developments that help families and newcomers find a place to call home.
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Response to Province of ASE Ban
We are standing up for safer streets and responsible driving. We are working with the Province to protect automated speed enforcement and keep our communities safe from reckless driving.
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Motion Regarding Provincial Encampments Response Funding
We are advocating for dedicated provincial funding to address encampments with compassion and care. We are ensuring that every resident has access to safe shelter, outreach, and long-term housing support.
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Motion on Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
We are protecting and celebrating our cultural heritage. We are working with the Region of Peel to strengthen PAMA’s role as a space for art, history, and community connection in Brampton.
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Safe Public Spaces for All: Addressing Encampments
A major issue this term has been addressing the growth of our homelessness population and the growth of encampments along the Etobicoke Creek. We took the lead in Peel Region in dealing with this issue, advocating for shelter funding, providing supports and enhancing community safety and well-being.
Thank you to City of Brampton Staff, Regional of Peel Staff, community groups and residents for their co-operation and understanding as we continue to address this crisis in humane ways.
Park Enhancements
* This is not the comprehensive list of all projects, this list will be updated regularly.
Our parks and opens spaces in Brampton bring people together and make our local neighbourhoods more vibrant. Check out some of the recent enhancements in Wards 1 & 5. Complete Map/List to be published.
Playground Replacements
Fred Kline Park Playground Sand Conversion In Progress – Curbing Q3–Q4 2025
Royal Salisbury Park Playground Mulch Conversion (Rubber Mulch Pouring) In Progress Q3–Q4 2025
Sheridan Parkette Playground Sand Conversion In Progress – Demolition & Removals Q3–Q4 2025
Francis H. Taylor Park Playground Replacement In Progress – Installation Phase Q3–Q4 2025
Major William Sharpe Park Playground Replacement Awaiting Contractor Schedule Q4 2025
Lakelands Park Rubber Surfacing (Playground expiry 2026, new TBD) Not Funded TBD
Outdoor Ice Rinks
- Major William Sharpe
- Duggan Park
Rosalea Tennis Dome
- Dome installation – Completed
- Court surfacing and parking lot surfacing – In progress
Rosalea Park Winter Tennis Dome Nears Completion
The Rosalea Park Winter Tennis Dome in Brampton will open in late November, featuring three tennis courts for youth and offering programs through Premier Racquet Club Brampton. The project includes a newly designed parking lot, tree planting, and pathways to enhance the park’s environment. Adults and seniors will also have access to the courts during off-peak hours, supporting year-round recreation for the community.
Tree Plantings
- Andrew McCandless Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (CVCA) (Completed)
- Chris Gibson Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (CVCA) (Completed)
- David Lawrence Pond: Tree Planting and Restoration (Completed)
- English Street Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (Completed)
- Fred Kline Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (CVCA) (Completed)
- Laidlaw Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (CVCA) (Completed)
- Mains Creek Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (TRCA) (Completed)
- Newton Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (TRCA) (Completed)
- Teramoto Park: Tree Planting and Restoration (CVCA) (Completed)
Shade Sail Installations
Neville-Lake Park Shade Sail Complete 2025
Mahaffy Park Shade Sail Reconstruction Complete 2025
Homestead Park Shade Sail Complete 2025
Lake Louise Parkette Shade Sail Complete 2025
Lakelands Park Shade Sail Complete 2025
Maybeck Parkette Shade Sail (Anticipated Start 2026)
Jennings Park Shade Sail Retrofitting (Anticipated Start 2026)
Major William Sharpe Park Shade Sail (Anticipated Start 2026)
Mashkiki Parkette (formerly Whitewash Parkette) Shade Shelter In Progress – Shelter Fabrication 2024–Q4 2025 (Structural Footings – Completed)
Playground Resurfacing to Rubber
- Mahaffey Park – Complete
- Duggan Park – Complete
- Jennings Park – In progress
- Lornville Park – To be added
Park Enhancements
- Allan Kerbel Park:
- Youth Cricket Pitch (NEW) (Completed)
- Flowerbed Enhancement (Q2-2026)
- Andrew McCandless Park:
- Batting Cages (Completed),
- Home and Away Shelters (Completed)
- Calvert Park:
- Pickleball Courts (NEW) (Completed)
- Chris Gibson Park:
- Tape Ball (NEW) (Completed)
- English Street Park:
- Pickleball Courts Overlay (Spring 2025),
- Tennis Court Resurfacing (Completed)
- Francis H. Taylor Park:
- Soccer Nets (Completed)
Gatesgill Park
General Park Enhancements (Completed 2025)
- Homestead Park:
- Backstop Fencing (Completed),
- Soccer Nets (Completed)
- Lakelands Village Park:
- Fitness Equipment (Completed)
- Lorenville Park:
- Enclosure – Portable Toilet (Completed)
- Mahaffy Park:
- Ornamental Fencing (Fall 2024),
- Volleyball Net Posts (Completed)
- Pickard Park:
- Enclosure – Portable Toilet (Completed),
- Soccer Nets (Completed)
- Rosalea Park:
- Club House (Completed)
- Sheridan Parkette
- Reconstruction of Drainage Swales (Completed 2025)
- Teramoto Park:
- Cricket Pitch Replacement (Completed)
- Valleybrook Park:
- Fitness Equipment (Completed)
Location / Proposed Location for Multi-use Courts
Luongo Park Multi-Purpose Court Pending Site Mobilization Q4 2025
Homestead Park Multi-Purpose Court In Progress – Map Creation Q4 2025
Allan Kerbel Park Tennis Court Redevelopment In Progress – Fencing, Compaction Testing Done Q3–Q4 2025
Valleybrook Park Tennis Court Redevelopment In Progress – Fencing, Compaction Testing Done Q3–Q4 2025
W.J. Clifford Park Pickleball / Tennis Court In Progress – Fence Post Footings Complete Q3–Q4 2025
English Street Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Completed 2025
Northwood Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Completed 2025
Volleyball
Homestead Park Volleyball Court Surfacing and Backstop In Progress Q4 2025
Cricket Expansion
Cricket, one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada, continues to thrive in Brampton, widely recognized as the cricket capital of the country. The City has made significant strides in supporting the sport:
- Brampton is home to 20 cricket fields and one tape ball field across 15 locations citywide.
- Over the past three years, the City has completed 25+ enhancements to cricket fields, with plans for additional fields as part of an $8 million investment in the 2024 budget.
- In 2024, the City launched its first-ever youth cricket league, offering young residents opportunities to stay active, lead healthy lifestyles, and experience the camaraderie of sport.
- Two cricket pitches have been named through sponsorships:
- Great Gulf Cricket Pitch at Teramoto Park
- Kwality Sweets Cricket Pitch at Andrew McCandless Park
- Teramoto Park Cricket Home & Away Pavilions / Shade Shelters (x2) In Progress – Roofing; pending restoration 2024–Q4 2025
- Allan Kerbel Park Youth Cricket Lighting Project Funding Assessment Q4 2026–TBD
Splash Pad
Lakelands Village Park Splash Pad Drafting RFP Q4 2025–Q2 2026
Century Gardens Splash Pad Revitalization Design in Progress Construction Q2 2025–Q3 2026
Portable Washroom Enclosures
Damatta Park Complete 2025
Stillman Park Complete 2025
Francis H. Taylor Park Complete 2025
Jennings Park Complete 2025
Leflar Park Complete 2025
English Street Park Complete 2025
Chudleigh Park In Progress – Map Creation Q4 2026
Major William Sharpe Park In Progress – Locate Request Q4 2025
Maybeck Parkette In Progress – Map Creation
Downtown Revitalization and Riverwalk
I’ve been a strong advocate for the Riverwalk project and have worked as Board member of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). We successfully advanced the long awaited Riverwalk project with the recently announced $29.8M in provincial funding (and $38.8M in federal funding announced in 2021). This project eliminates flood risks in downtown Brampton, unlocks new housing supply, and will attract significant investment.
Economic Development
Brampton is booming and I am proud to support local businesses and help attract new business to the city as Vice-Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
I was thrilled to represent and advocate on Brampton’s behalf in a Climate change summit in Germany in which I was invited by the Consulate of Germeny.
Road Safety
* This is not the comprehensive list of all projects, this list will be updated regularly.
Roads that prioritize safety and mobility for all users has been an important priority for me at City Council and Regional Council. We’ve worked closely with residents and neighbourhood groups to implement traffic calming measures across Wards 1 & 5, including speed cushions, Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in community safety zones,
Arts & Culture
A thriving arts and culture sector in Brampton is very important to engage residents, attract visitors and provide economic opportunity.
The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) has rapidly transformed Brampton’s cultural landscape, aligning with the city’s Vision 2040 goals of fostering a thriving, diverse arts ecosystem.
Key Achievements
- Participation Growth: Attendance surged from 500 in 2021 to over 7,000 in 2024 (+1,300%).
- Accessible Opportunities: Over 358 free events hosted since 2021, with a 28% increase in offerings.
- Artist Support: Paid opportunities for 594 local artists, a 281% growth over four years.
BAO offers workshops, artist markets, residencies, and showcases, including new youth and Indigenous creative exchanges, expanded studio spaces, and festival concert opportunities.
Recognized with the 2024 Community Impact Award, BAO boosts local artists’ visibility, builds connections, and strengthens Brampton’s economy. Nearly 95% of surveyed participants view arts as essential to the city’s growth.
More to Come on the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Advance Brampton Fund, and the Brampton Arts & Culture Centre.
Advocacy Nationally
As Chair of the FCM Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) I proudly adovocate for the needs of municipalities across Canada, particularly Brampton.
Santos Youth Council
Mentoring and providing opportunities for our local young people to grow, learn skills and be ambassadors for our city is a major priority for me. We’ve grown from zero to 322 active youth who we can call on to help local organizations and initiatives. We hosted 10 Youth Council Events and provided 6 Guided City Hall Tours this year.
We also provide co-op and summer job opportunities for those that show interest, grit and a genuine desire to make a difference. Our most recent co-op and summer student, Pardwith Thapa is now a Student Trustee at the Peel District School Board.
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380 Articles
Communicating Brampton's Vision
250 Tracked Interviews
Supporting Local Business
Committee Work
16 Committees
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Updated Nov 13, 2025 3:00 pm
