Back to Ward 3 candidatesOffices held or sought
- The Pointer reports that he ran for Welland mayor in 2018.
- The Pointer reports that he initially filed for the English Public School Board in 2026 before switching to Ward 3.
- Contested the 2021 Ward 3 by-election.
- Contested Ward 6 in the 2014 municipal election.
Connection to Welland and the ward
- 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.
Education and credentials
- BA in International Development Studies and Philosophy from Trent University.
Work and leadership experience
- In a January 2026 interview, he discussed advocacy on mental health, addiction and homelessness.
- Developmental Support Worker supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Former owner and host of True Politics Media; owner and host of Advocates with Steven Soos on YouTube.
Municipal and public-service record
- 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.
Published commitments
- Prioritize core services, financial accountability and value for taxpayers.
- Seek a City of Welland emergency declaration on mental health, homelessness and addictions.
- Create a mental-health and addictions committee involving people with lived experience, organizations, providers and government.
- Establish a community-watch program in partnership with the City and Niagara Regional Police.
- Hold regular Ward 3 town halls.
Prior election results
- The Pointer reports that he received roughly 11% of the vote in the 2018 Welland mayoral race.
- The Pointer reports that he initially filed in Ward 4 in 2018 before switching to the mayoral race.
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