Regional Councillor Brampton Wards 1 & 5

Media Release: City of Brampton preparing youth for the future with free employment ready workshops and summer job opportunities

On January 9, 2025 – The City of Brampton is equipping youth with essential career skills and job experience through initiatives designed for growth, leadership, and entrepreneurial success. Recognizing that developing a skilled local workforce and fostering entrepreneurship is more important than ever in today’s challenging economic climate, the City is prioritizing the creation of […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New year

Councillor Rowena Santos wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with health and happiness.

PRC Brampton Rosalea Unveils Initiatives for Brampton’s Youth and Community

PRC Brampton Rosalea is launching a series of initiatives to enhance tennis development in Brampton. These include hosting national tournaments, providing youth programs, creating local jobs, partnering with schools, and offering wheelchair tennis. The goal is to create a world-class facility that benefits the entire community.

Crime Prevention Workshop and Community Safety Townhall

Councillor Santos will be hosting a crime prevention workshop at City Hall, to help residents keep themselves, their families and their property safe. This free workshop is a shortened version of the Crime Prevention Academy offered by Peel Police and will provide participants with the basics of crime prevention, vehicle safety, home security, personal safety and fraud prevention.

Peel Police Team Makes Record Seizure of Guns and Gangs in 2024

Peel Regional Police seized more than double the illegal firearms this year compared to 2023 thanks to their STEP program. This program focuses on removing guns from streets and reducing gang violence. In total, Peel police seized 205 illegal guns in 2024, with STEP seizing 53 of them. The government is committed to supporting such initiatives to enhance public safety.

Join us for Budget Chat 2025

The 2025 Budget process is currently underway! Join Mayor Patrick Brown,  and Regional Councillor Rowena Santos  to learn about the 2025 City Budget and share your feedback. Find out more about the budget process at brampton.ca/budget. Residents in Wards 1 & 5 can drop-in anytime between 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, […]