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Connection to Welland and the ward

  • Lifelong Welland resident, business owner and homeowner.

Work and leadership experience

  • Owner and operator of Millennium Computers since 2000.
  • More than 25 years in business.

Reasons for running and priorities

  • Priorities include listening, being present and responding to neighbourhood needs.

Published commitments

  • 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.

Budget and financial experience

  • Has managed business budgets and payroll as a small business owner.

Campaign contact details

  • Campaign: nickforward2.ca · 905-736-1424 · millcomp@live.com.

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