Protecting Caledon's Rural Character & Environment
Protecting farmland, forests, wetlands, conservation lands and green spaces while ensuring future growth respects Caledon's rural communities and natural heritage.
Priorities
A clear plan for Ward 4
Practical priorities focused on what residents actually care about — growth that respects our community, safe roads, respect for tax dollars, and a councillor who is always accessible.
Tackling Illegal Truck Yards & Illegal Land Use
Supporting strong and timely enforcement against illegal trucking operations, unauthorized land uses and inappropriate industrial activity that negatively affects residents, rural properties and the environment.
Responsible Gravel & Aggregate Operations
Advocating for responsible management of gravel pits and aggregate operations, with attention to truck traffic, dust, noise, groundwater, environmental impacts and proper rehabilitation.
Responsible Growth & Infrastructure
Ensuring development is properly planned and supported by the roads, water, wastewater, emergency services and community infrastructure required to accommodate growth.
Responsible Taxes & Accountable Spending
Protecting taxpayers, identifying efficiencies and ensuring municipal resources are managed responsibly and transparently.
Supporting Farmers & Local Businesses
Supporting Caledon's agricultural community, local businesses and entrepreneurs while encouraging economic opportunities that complement Caledon's character.
Accessible & Accountable Representation
Being visible, accessible and responsive to residents and ensuring every community in Ward 4 has a strong voice at Town Hall.
Looking ahead
Preparing for What Comes Next
Caledon is entering an important period of change, and experienced municipal leadership will matter.
Over the coming years, the Town of Caledon will take on greater responsibility for services previously delivered by Peel Region. Regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure are scheduled to transfer to Caledon in July 2027, followed by waste collection in October 2027.
These changes require careful preparation. The transition involves more than transferring responsibility for a service. Council must consider infrastructure and assets, service standards, long-term maintenance, financial obligations and the effect these decisions may have on taxpayers.
With 12 years of municipal experience, including experience at the regional level, Pat understands how municipal and regional services operate and the importance of asking the right questions before major responsibilities are transferred.
“The question is not simply what responsibilities Caledon will inherit, but whether we are prepared to manage them effectively and sustainably for the years ahead.”
Pat's Priorities for the Transition
Protecting Taxpayers
Carefully examine the financial implications of transferred services and work to protect residents from unnecessary financial pressure.
Maintaining Service Quality
Ensure residents continue to receive dependable municipal services throughout the transition.
Roads & Infrastructure
Plan for the long-term maintenance and investment required as Caledon assumes responsibility for Regional roads and associated infrastructure.
Understanding the Costs
Carefully review the assets, liabilities, contracts and ongoing obligations associated with transferred responsibilities.
Rural Communities
Ensure Ward 4's rural roads, infrastructure and unique service needs are properly considered as responsibilities change.
Transparency
Keep residents informed about what is changing, when changes will occur and how major decisions may affect municipal services and finances.
Transition Timeline
2027
July 1
Regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure scheduled to transfer to Caledon
2027
October 1
Waste collection scheduled to transfer to Caledon
Experience for the Changes Ahead
Pat brings 12 years of municipal experience and more than 26 years of construction and business experience. He is ready to put that experience to work as Caledon plans for its next chapter.