Background and community work
Connection to Welland and the ward
- Lifelong Welland resident and property taxpayer.
- Founder and director of the Art Gallery of Welland.
Education and credentials
- The Art Gallery of Welland biography describes Aldo Parrotta as an artist, educator and strategic creative leader, with a background in traditional fine arts (painting, life drawing and visual arts) and expertise in photography, videography and digital storytelling.
Work and leadership experience
- An October 2023 City of St. Catharines report lists Aldo Parrotta as a Welland Creatives Network member, graphic designer and volunteer spearheading an effort to establish a public art gallery in Welland.
Municipal and public-service record
- More than ten years of municipal advisory service.
Committee and community service
- Service on six municipal advisory committees: Seniors, Heritage, Town and Gown, Arts and Culture, Accessibility, and the former Transit committee.
- Member of the City’s Arts and Culture Committee.
- Founder of the Art on Welland Bell Boxes project.
Campaign priorities
- He proposes making growth contribute to local infrastructure costs.
- He commits to championing neighbourhood traffic safety.
- He proposes more accessible recreation spaces, parks and streets.
- He commits to regular face-to-face meetings with Ward 2 residents.
- He commits to proactive online updates about local issues.
- He pledges honest representation of residents.
- He promises greater council transparency and accountability.
- He commits to protecting vulnerable senior-care facilities.
- He pledges responsible spending and budget readiness from the outset.
- He supports grassroots arts and culture.
- He commits to preserving local heritage and architecture.
- He pledges stronger community and business partnerships.
- He advocates coordinated housing, addiction treatment, mental-health and employment supports for long-term independence, working with Niagara Region, healthcare providers, police and community partners.
- He supports clean, welcoming parks, streets, transit areas and business districts, respectful public-space use, compassionate outreach and emergency help during crises.
- He would measure progress through fewer encampments and recurring crises, better access to housing and treatment, and safer public spaces.
- He commits to updating residents on hospital decisions and pressing for Ward 2 input in consultations.
- Wants roads, drainage, parking, sidewalks and servicing planned together for future growth.
Other positions
Reasons for running and priorities
- Aims to bring advisory-committee experience to decisions as a councillor.
- His campaign emphasizes listening, action and collaboration.
Campaign contact details
- Campaign: votealdoparrotta.ca · aldo@votealdoparrotta.ca.