Background and community work
Connection to Welland and the ward
- Lifelong Niagara Region resident; has lived in Dain City, Welland, for 18 years.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Work and leadership experience
- More than 25 years of work focused on helping people, strengthening communities and bringing organizations together.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
- Housing support worker with 25 years of experience in homelessness and addictions.
Committee and community service
- Has worked with residents, first responders, all levels of government and community organizations on housing, homelessness, public safety and community supports.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
- Served on the Distress Centre of Niagara board and helped develop a garden and farm initiative with Start Me Up Niagara.
Campaign priorities
- Wants Welland’s hospital preserved and expanded, including an addiction treatment centre.
- Advocates a fact-based, best-practices approach to homelessness and addiction.
Other positions
Reasons for running and priorities
- Running to give Ward 6 an accessible voice at City Hall and a meaningful say in decisions about Welland’s growth.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
- Disagrees with the choice of location for the homeless shelter.
Campaign contact details
- Campaign email: seanvout@gmail.com.