Career and relevant experience
- Niagara Police's official board biography, he spent 35 years with Niagara Region Community Services.
- He served as Adult Day Service Coordinator in the Seniors Community Program before retiring in 2018.
- His elected and appointed work includes public health, social services, budget, public works, transportation and police governance.
- His 2022 campaign biography, he served as vice-mayor, represented the mayor at community events and chaired public hearings and general committee meetings.
Campaign priorities
- Program performance measures, regular public reporting and departments justifying spending from scratch.
- Line-by-line spending audits and annual efficiency-savings targets.
- Would expand CORE crisis response and community outreach, with foot and bike patrols in high-priority areas.
- Would align housing with infrastructure readiness and link housing solutions to mental-health and addiction services.
- Would advocate HART Hub satellite services in Welland and pledges zero wait time for treatment access.
- Supports roads, bridges and core infrastructure across all wards, streamlined approvals and business growth.
What is their position on Niagara amalgamation?
- In February 2026, called for evidence and public involvement before any amalgamation proceeds.
Verified facts
- Served more than 14 years on Welland City Council before election to Niagara Regional Council in 2018.
- Has served on regional public health, social services, budget, public works and transportation bodies.
- Current Welland Councillor John Chiocchio is a different person; their voting records must not be merged.
2022 campaign finances
Regional councillor · May 18, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Total contributions: $7,914.20
- Total campaign income: $7,914.20
- Total campaign expenses: $7,906.84
Contributions are included in income. Totals include reported goods and services.