The Five Pillars
Tom Will Lead On
Every conversation Tom has had at the door across Fort Erie comes back to the same themes: healthcare, taxes, jobs, safety and housing. These are not political slogans. They are the everyday concerns of Fort Erie families, seniors and business owners who deserve a Mayor who takes them seriously. This is what Tom is running on.
PILLAR ONE: Protect Local Healthcare
Tom has been raising concerns about the Douglas Memorial Urgent Care Centre since 2019, and in August 2026, as Acting Regional Chair, he personally met with the Minister of Health. As Mayor, he’ll keep showing up and keep the pressure on.
PILLAR TWO: Respect Local Taxpayers
Tom has gone line by line through Regional budgets and championed a full Core Business Review, including amending the Region’s vehicle inventory policy to cut costs. As Mayor, he’ll bring that same discipline to town hall before residents are asked to pay more.
PILLAR THREE: Support Jobs & Investment
Tom will prioritize securing available industrial lands, build a town hall that works with good developers, and push Economic Development to sell Fort Erie to the right investors. Growth that strengthens the community without changing what makes it Fort Erie.
PILLAR FOUR: Safer Streets
With 30 years in law enforcement, Tom knows what real resourcing looks like. He’s already shown results bringing NASO into Fort Erie to cut down repeat calls, and he will push to lower speed limits on local municipal roads from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, making residential streets safer for families.
PILLAR FIVE: Sensible Housing Growth
As the Region’s current Secretary on the Niagara Regional Housing Board, Tom helped secure funding for the Lions Douglas Apartments and championed an 18 unit affordable complex on Regional land. As Mayor, he’ll keep bringing sensible, affordable choices to Fort Erie without sacrificing neighbourhood character.
