A Vision for a Stronger Welland
At our core, we’re dedicated to enhancing Welland as a vibrant place to live, work, and play. Together, we can foster a community that thrives and uplifts one another. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead!
Key priorities for Welland
Jessica LaHay brings unique experience as a lifelong resident, business owner, and community leader. She is committed to addressing critical issues in Ward 1 and across Welland, ensuring that City Hall works for its residents.
Challenge skyrocketing property taxes
As a local business owner, Jessica understands the burden of rising costs. She is dedicated to finding solutions that provide financial relief for families and seniors in Welland.
Enforce smart development and adequate parking
Jessica will advocate for responsible development that prioritizes community needs, ensuring proper infrastructure and sufficient parking for all new projects.
Hold outside staff accountable to local voices
Decisions affecting Welland must reflect the community's best interests. Jessica will ensure that local voices guide planning and policy, not external templates.
Making City Hall work for YOU
From expanding senior support systems to fixing infrastructure delays and enhancing public safety, Jessica's vision is about transparent, community-led leadership for Welland.
Significant Influence on Everyday Life
My plans directly improve daily life by tackling the real-world costs of Welland's rapid growth. Keeping property taxes in check gives young families and seniors the monthly financial breathing room they need to afford basic necessities.
Enforcing strict residential parking rules and ending endless construction delays—like on Quaker Road—means less driving stress, safer streets, and protected infrastructure.
On a human level, building localized support systems provides family caregivers and seniors with the vital PSW backup required to age safely at home with dignity. Finally, by shifting addiction and public safety strategies to proactive, neighbourhood-level policies, we will clean up our public parks and trails.
From your wallet to your daily commute, my focus is on bringing transparent, practical, and affordable leadership back to Welland.
Approach to Making It Happen
I plan to make these changes happen by bringing real-world business discipline and administrative policy experience to City Hall.
- I will vote to tie our city's new housing revenue directly to property tax relief, keeping Welland affordable.
- I will demand strict, enforceable timelines and penalties on city construction contracts to stop endless delays.
- To restore local control, I will mandate longer notice periods and open, town-hall Q&As on all major developments, stopping outside staff from rushing things through.
- Finally, I will build direct partnerships between municipal council, regional teams, and social services to deploy proactive senior care and neighbourhood safety initiatives.
It’s about using structured, transparent leadership to finally put the people of Welland first.
