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Priority Six

The Welland Experience

Building a City People Are Proud to Call Home

A great city is about more than roads, budgets and buildings. It's about opportunity, community and the pride people feel when they call Welland home.

My vision is a Welland where families choose to stay, businesses choose to invest, students build their future, seniors age with dignity and every resident feels they belong.

The programs
01

NEED: Neighbourhood Engagement & Electronic Democracy

Your voice shouldn't only matter during an election.

Through the NEED platform, verified households will be able to vote on neighbourhood priorities, participate in community surveys, submit ideas and help shape important City decisions throughout the term.

The people of Welland deserve a voice before decisions are made, not just after.

02

Open Government

City Hall should be open, accessible and accountable.

I will introduce Welland Open Mic, a series of live public forums where residents can speak directly with the Mayor, Council and senior staff about the issues affecting our city.

Trust is built through conversation, transparency and accountability.

03

Festivals, Tourism & Community

A vibrant city brings people together.

I will support local festivals, cultural celebrations, volunteer organizations and community events that showcase everything Welland has to offer while bringing more visitors to our city.

Strong community events create lasting memories, support local businesses and strengthen our local economy.

04

Supporting Local Businesses

Small businesses are the heart of our community.

I want City-supported events to create more opportunities for Welland businesses through local vendor priority, downtown activation and stronger partnerships with the businesses that invest in our city year-round.

When local businesses succeed, our entire community benefits.

05

Building Civic Pride

The strongest communities are built by people who care about where they live.

By investing in our neighbourhoods, supporting volunteers, celebrating our diversity and giving residents more opportunities to get involved, we can build a stronger, more connected Welland.

A great city isn't defined by its population. It's defined by the pride its residents feel, the opportunities they have and the community they build together.

A great city isn't defined by its population. It's defined by the pride its residents feel.
Brandon Simon