Regional Councillor Brampton Wards 1 & 5

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Mid-Term (2022-2026) Review

Time to reflect on what we’ve achieved and get your input on the next two years. My focus is always based on what I hear directly from you at your doorstep, on the phone, at community events, at council and through digital channels. Thank you for engaging on the issues that help build a brighter future for Brampton.

Continued efforts to prioritize safety – UPDATE on traffic calming in Wards 1 & 5

Reducing vehicular speed and cut-through traffic, particularly in local residential areas, remains a priority. The City continues to implement speed cushions, automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, road diets, increased signage, and strategically lowered neighbourhood speed limits to encourage safer driving behavior. “I continue to hear from residents that speeding and

Brampton Secures $29.8M for Housing and Downtown Revitalization : Riverwalk

The Ontario government has announced a $29.8 million investment to support Brampton’s development of 12,900 housing units and enhance downtown infrastructure. The funding, part of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, will advance Brampton’s Riverwalk project, creating resilient urban spaces and unlocking significant residential and commercial opportunities. This investment is a crucial step in addressing Brampton’s housing needs and supporting the city’s rapid growth.

Municipal Growth Framework

Committed to ensuring our municipalities have the resources and frameworks needed to thrive, we put in our collective efforts which are focused on modernizing municipal finance and fostering inclusivity, addressing pressing challenges faced by communities across Canada. As Chair of the FCM Municipal Finance, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee,  Santos helped

Residential Rental Licensing Starts JAN 2024

The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program, a two-year initiative for rental landlord registration and licensing, was approved during the March 29, 2023 Committee of Council meeting. The program’s framework was subsequently presented to the Committee of Council on September 20, 2023, and received unanimous approval.

Individual and collective action to end violence against women

December 6th marks The École Polytechnique massacre, also known as the Montreal massacre, an antifeminist mass shooting that occurred in 1989, where fourteen women were murdered. It also marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The City of Brampton continues to stand at the forefront

Brampton never supported dissolution of Peel

BRAMPTON, ON (December 1, 2023) – Updated independent data has confirmed that dissolving the Region of Peel would create serious financial hardship and uncertainty for the taxpayers of Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.

(Part 2) Impacts of Housing Affordability

Measuring the impacts of our housing affordability crisis means quantifying the use of our shelter system and tracking encampments in the city. We are at crisis levels.

Mid-Term (2022-2026) Review

Time to reflect on what we’ve achieved and get your input on the next two years. My focus is always based on what I hear directly from you at your doorstep, on the phone, at community events, at council and through digital channels. Thank you for engaging on the issues that help build a brighter future for Brampton.

Brampton Secures $29.8M for Housing and Downtown Revitalization : Riverwalk

The Ontario government has announced a $29.8 million investment to support Brampton’s development of 12,900 housing units and enhance downtown infrastructure. The funding, part of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, will advance Brampton’s Riverwalk project, creating resilient urban spaces and unlocking significant residential and commercial opportunities. This investment is a crucial step in addressing Brampton’s housing needs and supporting the city’s rapid growth.

Municipal Growth Framework

Committed to ensuring our municipalities have the resources and frameworks needed to thrive, we put

Residential Rental Licensing Starts JAN 2024

The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program, a two-year initiative for rental landlord registration and licensing, was approved during the March 29, 2023 Committee of Council meeting. The program’s framework was subsequently presented to the Committee of Council on September 20, 2023, and received unanimous approval.

Brampton never supported dissolution of Peel

BRAMPTON, ON (December 1, 2023) – Updated independent data has confirmed that dissolving the Region of Peel would create serious financial hardship and uncertainty for the taxpayers of Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.

(Part 2) Impacts of Housing Affordability

Measuring the impacts of our housing affordability crisis means quantifying the use of our shelter system and tracking encampments in the city. We are at crisis levels.