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Terry Zorgel

Candidate for Ward 4 councillor

Background and community work

Connection to Welland and the ward

  • Lifelong Welland resident who raised his family in Ward 4.

Education and credentials

  • Bachelor of Science from McMaster University.

Work and leadership experience

  • A 41-year working career that included management positions, ending as an automotive supplier’s operations manager.

Committee and community service

  • Works with a neighbourhood committee on development concerns and presents those concerns at council meetings.

Campaign priorities

  • He calls for residents’ traffic, parking and noise concerns to be addressed before development approvals.
  • He promises to seek value for residents’ tax dollars.
  • Opposes the parking standard he describes as allowing 0.3 spaces per unit for homes under 50 square metres.

Other positions

Reasons for running and priorities

  • Campaign priorities include asking questions and following through.
  • Stated approach to leadership: respect, professionalism and politeness.

Budget and financial experience

  • Management experience developing and approving budgets.
  • Would review every line of the 2027 budget before adoption for responsible spending and taxpayer value.

Campaign contact details

  • Campaign: vote4terryz.ca · 905-732-0292 · terryzorgel4welland@gmail.com.