Candidate record
Offices held or sought
- Current Ward 3 councillor; City records also document service in the 2014–2018 term.
Prior election results
- Re-elected in Ward 3 in 2022; certified to run again in 2026.
Background and community work
Connection to Welland and the ward
- Ward 3 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
Work and leadership experience
- Entrepreneur.
Municipal and public-service record
- City records document council service in the 2014–2018 term and the current term.
Committee and community service
- The City Ward Three councillor page lists Welland Hydro-Electric Holding Corporation under John Chiocchio's Committees and Boards.
- Lists involvement with Welland Kiwanis, the Welland Jaycees, the Chamber of Commerce and minor soccer, and service as Welland Rose Festival president.
Campaign priorities
- Wants more measures to reduce speeding on neighbourhood streets.
- Calls for more housing to improve affordability, advocates lower taxes and supports local business growth.
Other positions
Budget and financial experience
- A City of Welland 2025 budget amendment form records John Chiocchio signing a $30,000 tax-supported Public Works amendment for a part-time seasonal garbage collector serving Welland, Cooks Mills and Dain City; the form notes it was moved to “Strictly Conditional” on November 20, 2024.
Council size and representation
- On January 14, 2025, voted against keeping council composition unchanged at thirteen members, including the mayor.
Conduct findings and outcomes
- The Integrity Commissioner found no Code breach in the joint complaint about recount-related votes, in the report published in August 2023. That finding concerns this complaint only.
- An April 2026 Integrity Commissioner report found Code breaches concerning his subsequent Facebook posts and responses, including misleading communications and bullying. On April 14, Council issued a reprimand and requested a written apology; a proposed two-week pay suspension was defeated.
Campaign contact details
- Campaign email: jchiocchio@hotmail.ca.
- City office: john.chiocchio@welland.ca.
2022 campaign finances
Ward 3 councillor · Jul 21, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Total contributions: $1,263.18
- Total campaign income: $1,263.18
- Total campaign expenses: $1,263.18
Contributions are included in income. Totals include reported goods and services.