Current Ward 3 councillor; City records also document service in the 2014–2018 term.
Ward 3 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
Entrepreneur.
City records document council service in the 2014–2018 term and the current term.
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.
Wants more measures to reduce speeding on neighbourhood streets.
Calls for more housing to improve affordability, advocates lower taxes and supports local business growth.
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.
On January 14, 2025, voted against keeping council composition unchanged at thirteen members, including the mayor.
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.
Re-elected in Ward 3 in 2022; certified to run again in 2026.
Elected as a Ward 3 councillor in 2022; seeking re-election in 2026.
Ward 3 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
Graduate of Queen’s University and the University of Waterloo.
Certified Human Resources Leader designation.
Experience in public service, human resources and nonprofit governance.
Executive coach with the Ontario Public Service.
Elected to AMO’s Small Urban Caucus in 2024, one of four successful candidates in a field of eleven and the only Niagara representative elected in that contest.
Serves on AMO’s board as a Small Urban representative; the City also lists Ontario Small Urban Municipalities executive membership.
Advocacy for neighbourhood safety and proactive bylaw enforcement.
Advocacy for access to programs serving families, seniors and small businesses.
City appointments include the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Downtown Welland BIA board.
Former Equal Voice national board chair and Amnesty International Canada president.
Recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, awarded April 21, 2022.
Stated values: care, compassion and accountability.
She has advocated for improved neighbourhood safety, proactive bylaw enforcement, and stronger support and access to programs for families, seniors and small businesses.
Prioritizes affordable housing, responsible growth and good-paying jobs.
Wants to raise South Pelham Road sidewalk delays with the province; says City construction depends on Niagara Region completing road and drainage work.
Elected in Ward 3 in 2022 with 961 votes; certified to run again in 2026.
Niagara Region’s February 2023 committee minutes identify him as a Welland resident and record his advocacy on homelessness, mental health and addiction.
Born and raised in Welland; describes himself as a lifelong resident.
Delegated to a Niagara Region committee in February 2023 advocating an emergency declaration on homelessness, mental health and addiction.
In a January 22, 2026 interview, he called for further regional action following the emergency declaration.
In January 2026, he advocated longer youth mental-health walk-in clinic hours and restoring mental-health services at Welland Hospital.
In a May 2023 interview, he advocated an Indigenous mobile crisis unit for Niagara.
Initiated petition e-7098 seeking public access to the National Sex Offender Registry; sponsored by Fred Davies and closed with 4,949 validated signatures.
His biography describes challenging secret voting at City Hall in 2017.
Tattoo and visual artist; previously operated a downtown studio.
Former Downtown Welland BIA board member.
Chairs Welland’s Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. Previously chaired the Green Advisory Committee and vice-chaired the Waterway and Active Transportation advisory committees.
Co-founded and organized the Welland Zombie Walk, supporting local food charities.
Wants a long-term downtown plan and a more collaborative, accountable and transparent council.
Proposes a downtown task force with community and business representation, measurable goals within six months and a three-year action plan.
Proposes a downtown Arts, Culture and Heritage District, with cultural programming, better-maintained public spaces and improved canal connections.
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