Lifelong Welland resident, business owner and homeowner.
Owner and operator of Millennium Computers since 2000.
More than 25 years in business.
Priorities include listening, being present and responding to neighbourhood needs.
Advocates online plain-language budget summaries, regular spending reports and independent departmental audits; would challenge wasteful or unexplained spending.
Supports zoning changes for more affordable housing types, non-profit housing partnerships and faster affordable-project approvals, with residents involved in development decisions.
Supports police funding, community policing, better lighting and infrastructure in high-risk areas, and mental health and crisis response resources.
Advocates permanent supportive housing, coordinated outreach and local mental health and addiction treatment resources, with residents and businesses involved in solutions.
Would streamline business permits, reduce red tape, seek Ward 2 economic development investment and new employers, and promote tourism and local events.
Promises an open-door policy, responses to constituent inquiries within 48 hours and regular updates on council decisions affecting Ward 2; would put community needs first in council votes.
Has managed business budgets and payroll as a small business owner.
Founder and director of the Art Gallery of Welland.
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.
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.
More than ten years of municipal advisory 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.
Aims to bring advisory-committee experience to decisions as a councillor.
His campaign emphasizes listening, action and collaboration.
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.
On homelessness, he proposes coordinated work with regional health providers, police and outreach organizations.
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