A Rotary Club biography identifies Dave Alexander with the Rotary Club of Welland, joining in 2008 and serving as its president in 2018-19.
Lives in Ward 4 with his wife, Krystie, a retired midwife. They moved to Welland in 1999 to raise their family and establish her midwifery practice.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
The Brock News described David Alexander in March 2010 as a Welland city councillor who teaches rural geography and tourism at Brock.
Reports a college diploma in Business Communications, an undergraduate degree in the sciences and a graduate degree in Environmental Studies.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
A Rotary biography describes Dave Alexander’s work as local and global, including community economic development and clean-tech systems and innovation.
Works in marine sales at Bass Pro Shops and has undertaken consulting projects.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Chaired Leadership Niagara in 2014–15 after serving on its committee from 2011.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Past roles include executive director of the Niagara Workforce Planning Board, instructor at Brock University and Niagara College, and senior environmental manager at Niagara Region.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Prior council service from 2003 to 2010.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
While on Welland Council, volunteered on Niagara Region’s Transportation, Smart Growth, Agriculture Policy and Action, and Culture committees; the Culture Committee developed Niagara’s first Cultural Plan.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Served on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, Rural Caucus, and Environment and Infrastructure Committee from 2004 to 2010, and as vice-chair of Municipal Finance in 2008–10.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Reports being named Canada’s Greenest Municipal Politician in 2005, judging the Canadian Sustainable Communities Awards in 2006–10, and serving on AMO’s Provincial Climate Change Task Force in 2009.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
A Rotary biography says Dave Alexander reached district leadership through the International Committee and then the Rotary Leadership Institute as a trainer.
A Rotary Club of Welland member for 18 years; club president in 2018–19 and district governor in 2024–25, supporting more than 60 clubs across Western New York and Southern Ontario.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Reports recent service on the Alzheimer’s Foundation board and involvement with the Welland Legion and Downtown Welland Business Improvement Association; also a member of the Ontario Woodlot Association.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Served on the founding board of Brock’s Community Observatory and the United Way of South Niagara board from 2000 to 2006.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Past community involvement includes Welland Toastmasters, hosting Doors Open with the Welland Museum, coaching Welland Minor Basketball, adult recreational rowing with South Niagara Rowing Club, chairing Welland Festival of the Arts, and twice shaving his head for charity.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Co-chaired Welland’s 150th anniversary; community work includes the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network.
Wants to bring his experience, careful listening and evidence-based decisions to council, with greater kindness and a balance between long-term goals and short-term gains.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would restore regular ward meetings and pursue outside partnerships and innovative programs to reduce pressure on property taxes.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Wants council to develop a four-year vision and issue an annual Citizen’s Report showing Ward 4 progress, costs and results.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Pledges not to vote for any budget above the rate of inflation, with a focus on core services that work at the lowest cost.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Wants Welland to receive its fair share of regional projects and services, delivered on time and aligned with local priorities.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would strengthen partnerships with front-line agencies supporting vulnerable people and establish a Good Ideas Seed Fund to encourage community participation.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Supports the tools and training fire and emergency services need, and council support for youth development.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Supports development that adds jobs and revenue; says he would vote against development exceeding Welland’s Official Plan, including the Niagara Street high-rises he identifies in his submission.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would develop a downtown vision and plan early in the council term, support the Welland Hospital site and strengthen the surrounding health sector.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would include social, cultural and environmental factors in decisions affecting future generations.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Reports serving as Welland’s Corporate Services chair (budget chair) in 2005–08 and vice-chair of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Finance Committee in 2008–10.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would examine council-size and representation options, put the choices to the public, and decide on action early in the 2026–30 council term.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Certified Ward 4 candidate for the 2026 election.
Reports finishing second in the 2003 Ward 1 council election, first in the 2006 Ward 4 council election, and second in the 2010 mayoral election.
Wants Welland residents to have a say, with simple questions put to a plebiscite across Niagara rather than decisions left to a few people at Queen’s Park.
Source: Candidate submission · 07/10/2026
Would study other amalgamations to avoid their mistakes, support staff and residents through an open, professional process, and seek lower municipal and utility bills.
Contested Ward 2 in 2022 and is a certified Ward 4 candidate in 2026.
Member of the City of Welland Green Advisory Committee since 2023.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Member of the City of Welland Heritage Advisory Committee since 2021.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Member of the Canadian Federation of University Women Advocacy Committee since 2021.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Board member and social-media coordinator for the Central Station Education Initiative since 2021.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Bachelor of Education, York University (2006), and BA in English, York University (2002).
Attended George Brown College and a French immersion program in Montreal in the early 1980s.
Source: Candidate submission · 18/09/2026
Retired Ontario-certified teacher.
Past CUPE Local 2137 president, with experience in business administration, accounting, purchasing, staff management and budgets.
Member of the City of Welland Green Advisory Committee since 2023. Member of the City of Welland Heritage Advisory Committee since 2021.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Board member and social-media coordinator for the Central Station Education Initiative since 2021. The initiative is restoring Welland’s historic Central Fire Hall.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Member of the Canadian Federation of University Women Advocacy Committee since 2021.
Source: Candidate submission · 23/09/2026
Founded and administers the Welland Citizens & Friends Watch Group and Sustainable Welland Facebook groups.
In a February 10, 2026 Niagara Daily News interview, Tia DeAgazio said restoring the former Central Fire Station was about preserving local history and reconnecting the community with a building many residents remember from childhood.
Identifies property taxes, overdevelopment, homelessness, poverty, mental health and loss of green and agricultural land as concerns.
Supported rejecting the Aqueduct/Niagara high-rise proposal; opposed declaring agricultural land surplus.
Current Ward 4 councillor seeking re-election in 2026.
Ward 4 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
Participated virtually during restrictions on in-person attendance from December 2023 until November 2025.
The Pointer reported that Tony DiMarco had raised the issue of reducing Welland’s council size numerous times without success.
On January 14, 2025, voted to keep council composition unchanged at thirteen members, including the mayor.
A February 2024 Integrity Commissioner report found Code breaches concerning treatment of the CAO. Council imposed a 60-day remuneration suspension on February 27, 2024.
The CAO-related report found disrespectful and abusive remarks; it also states that this incident involved no actual or threatened physical violence.
On December 19, 2023, a motion requesting his resignation lost 3–8. McLeod, Moote and Van Vliet supported the request.
The City reported that Council restored his in-person participation by an 8–3 vote in November 2025, ending restrictions that began in December 2023.
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 August 2026 Integrity Commissioner report found Code breaches concerning comments at the January 13 meeting. The report recommends a reprimand, a 21-day pay suspension, an apology and corrective measures.
In the separate February 2024 trail/conflict matter, Council issued a reprimand. A proposed 90-day pay suspension was defeated.
An August 2024 report found two confidentiality breaches and recommended a 15-day remuneration suspension.
Re-elected as a Ward 4 councillor in 2022; certified to run again in 2026.
Ward 4 councillor who served in the 2018–2022 term and was re-elected in 2022.
Lifelong Welland resident who grew up in Ward 4 and raised his family there.
Attended Quaker Road Public School, Welland Centennial Secondary School and Niagara College.
Security and safety manager at the Canadian headquarters of a Fortune 200 company.
Ward 4 councillor for the 2022–2026 term.
His campaign lists Merritt Street construction, planned Church Street tendering, Elizabeth Street design for 2026 with construction planned for 2027, and multiyear Quaker Road work. These are projects at different stages.
The City of Welland lists Bryan Green as chair and a member of the Town and Gown Committee.
His campaign emphasizes respect for taxpayers and careful use of city spending.
His campaign priorities include infrastructure, recreation, managed growth and affordable housing.
He calls for a review of regional service delivery.
Would seek to protect Welland’s reserves in negotiations if amalgamation were imposed.
Prioritizes traffic congestion and affordable water rates.
Wants industrial-land searches to shift from farmland to brownfield sites to protect farmland.
Campaign estimate: an annual infrastructure funding gap of $23 million.
Advocacy for an additional $2.5 million for road repaving in the 2026 budget, according to his campaign.
On January 14, 2025, voted to keep 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.
Served in the 2018–2022 council term and was re-elected in 2022.
Ontario Level 2 mortgage agent; pursuing an AMPC designation through UBC.
More than a decade of work serving Canadian families through hospitality and mortgages.
Hospitality work with Hilton, Marriott and IHG before entering the mortgage field.
A mortgage professional listed by his brokerage.
Campaign priority: listening to residents.
His published priorities cover listening to residents, responsible spending, affordable taxation, neighbourhood safety, sustainable development, families and seniors, and transparency.
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