Why Mayor?

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I feel compelled to serve, compelled to step-up.

With the mayor being our only voice at the Region, we are at a critical time where we need a mayor who can deliver strategic leadership in Welland.  A mayor that build's teamwork at the Region for it to  respond to Welland's needs. I will be direct with community partners and focus on teamwork solutions.    We need a Mayor who is willing to give 100% effort to Welland and 100% at the Region - that is the job for the next 4 years.  That is why I stepped up.


My Approach will be to lead through engagement, build partnerships in our community and Region, and be focused on delivering short -term and long-term prosperity for Welland.  Be honest about the challenges, understand teamwork is the way forward together and use experience to delver the best future. 


None of this is easy. But,  I am committed giving Welland it's best future through effort, experience, teamwork and engagement. That's why McLeod for Mayor. 

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Group of people celebrating around a cake at a table.

I feel compelled to serve, compelled to step-up.

The mayor is our only voice at the Region - and right now, Welland needs a mayor who can turn that seat into real results.  That means building relationships at the Region so it responds to what Welland actually needs, being direct with our community partners, and giving 100% to both roles at once.  That's the job for the next four years.  That's why I stepped up.  


My approach: lead through engagement, build real partnerships across our community and the Region, and stay focused on Welland's prosperity - short and long term.  Be honest about the challenges.  Know that teamwork is how we move forward.  Use my experience to deliver.  


None of this is easy.  But I'm committed to giving Welland its best future - through effort, experience, teamwork, and engagement.


That's why McLeod for Mayor

My Focus

Safe & Healthy Communities

Safe & Healthy Communities

Safe & Healthy Communities

 • Support Frontline Policing, Paramedic & Emergency Services

• Improve lives of those in need of Mental Health, Addiction and Homelessness Services

• Advocate to Maximize Welland Hospital Services

Address Climate Change and Tree Canopy 

Well-being & Quality of Life

Safe & Healthy Communities

Safe & Healthy Communities

  • Support Affordable Housing and Housing Choice

• Invest in Infrastructure

• Improve Traffic Congestion and Parking

Provide Recreational Variety and Community Activities 

Responsible Taxes

Safe & Healthy Communities

Responsible Taxes

  • Ensure taxes are focused on service delivery (this is a way to find savings) 

Address community priorities. 

Invest in Infrastructure, Stabilize Taxes & Water Rates

• Focus on Job Creation and Industry Growth

Fast-track Downtown Renewal 

RISING TAXES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

RISING TAXES

Regional taxes rising at tice Welland's rate (3-yr average)

SERVICES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

RISING TAXES

Region takes 50% of property taxes, 62% of water and wastewater bill

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Mental health, addiction and homelessness are regional services

SAFE COMMUNITIES

SAFE COMMUNITIES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Overwhelmed police and paramedics are regional services

TRAFFIC FLOW

SAFE COMMUNITIES

TRAFFIC FLOW

Most of Welland's traffic problems are on regional roads

MY PLAN FOR WELLAND'S SUCCESS

How we will get there, together

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Protect taxpayer dollars, invest with purpose


ECONOMIC GROWTH

Grow our economy and local jobs


SMART DEVELOPMENT

Revitalize downtown, secure affortable housing


INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCE

Climate readiness, emergency preparedness


HEALTH AND CARE

Welland hospital services, more longterm care beds


COMMUNITY LIFE

Activities, recreation, safety and belonging

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