Councillor Santos Urges Premier Ford to Show Leadership Not Dictate One-Sided Terms on Speed Camera Ban
I have read the letter Premier Ford wrote to Mayor Brown, Mayor Meed Ward, and other municipalities doubling down on his decision to unilaterally ban Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in Ontario. While I understand the Premier’s concerns about fairness and transparency, this decision is deeply disappointing. Public safety should never become a casualty of politics. […]
Keeping Our Kids Safe: Why Brampton Needs Speed Cameras
Councillor Rowena Santos defends Brampton’s speed cameras, stressing they save lives, calm traffic, and protect kids in school zones. Residents support them, and she urges the province to keep this proven safety tool in place.
Standing Up for Road Safety: Motion to Oppose Province-Wide Ban on Speed Cameras
This morning, I introduced a motion at Brampton’s Committee of Council in response to Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cancel the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program across Ontario. The Premier’s decision, not shared by many municipalities, will jeopardize public safety, undo years of progress, and waste millions already invested in Brampton. The motion was seconded […]
Councillor Rowena Santos Calls on Premier to Compromise with Municipalities, Maintain Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program
Brampton, ON – Councillor Rowena Santos is urging the Province to maintain Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as a critical road safety measure, while ensuring the program is implemented fairly and transparently. “Automated Speed Enforcement saves lives. It is not about revenue, it is about protecting our children and keeping our community safe,” said Councillor Santos. […]
Statement from Councillor Rowena Santos on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
Safety must always be the top priority. Automated Speed Enforcement has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing speeding, preventing collisions, and protecting our most vulnerable residents, especially children and seniors in school zones, parks, and community areas. I do not support eliminating ASE, as Premier Ford has suggested. Instead, I believe the solution […]
UPDATE: Impact of Regeneration Outreach operations at Grace United Church property
For 20 years, Regeneration Outreach has provided essential services to Brampton’s most vulnerable residents. Their work has touched countless lives, and our community is grateful for their contribution. However, Downtown Brampton is in a time of transition. With new housing development, businesses, childcare centres, and recreation facilities, our city core is becoming a vibrant hub. […]
Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement program delivers safer streets
The City of Brampton provided an update revealing the significant, positive results of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. This new data demonstrates the program’s effectiveness in lowering speeds and creating safer streets.
Getting the facts straight; busting common myths about Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement program
Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program is effectively reducing speeding and saving lives, with strong public support—86% of residents back its use in Community Safety Zones. Backed by local and international data, ASE has led to speed reductions of up to 18 km/h and fewer serious collisions. Myths about cost, fairness, and privacy are debunked, with city officials emphasizing that ASE is about safety, not revenue.
Project Ghost: Peel Police Take Down Organized Crime Group Behind Home Invasions
Peel Police’s Project Ghost has dismantled a violent organized crime network behind over 15 home invasions and luxury vehicle thefts across the GTA, starting with an incident in Brampton’s Ward 5. The investigation led to 197 charges against 14 individuals, including youth, and uncovered $1.8 million in stolen property. Councillor Rowena Santos praised the operation and emphasized the need for systemic, preventative approaches through the National Public Safety Summit.
Brampton supports launch of Peel’s new coordinated Homeless Encampment Policy
On June 26, Region of Peel Council approved and launched the Homeless Encampment Policy and Joint Protocols, the first of its kind in Ontario, and a major step forward in how Brampton and its regional partners respond to homelessness and encampments with compassion, consistency and collaboration. This milestone builds on the advocacy of Mayor Patrick […]