Candidate for Councillor · Town of Ingersoll
A stronger downtown. A stronger Ingersoll.
I want to help build an Ingersoll that is welcoming, vibrant, business‑friendly and proud of its community – with practical improvements to our downtown, our local businesses, our streets and our public spaces.
Where I stand
Practical priorities, not promises
Nine plainly-worded commitments – built around one idea: give people a reason to come downtown, and a reason to stay.
Revitalize downtown
Planters, lighting, murals, better storefronts and streetscape design – a destination, not a place people drive through.
See the plan → 02Business-friendly Town Hall
Review the municipal processes that add delay and cost, and work with business owners instead of around them.
See the plan → 03Patios & outdoor spaces
Clear, predictable rules so restaurants and shops can put life out on the sidewalk from spring to fall.
The patio plan → 04Listening & responsible spending
Accessible to residents, honest about costs, and asking whether municipal programs actually work.
See the plan →The signature idea
Don’t just get people downtown. Give them a reason to stay.
Seasonal patios. Sidewalk cafés. Outdoor seating. Markets, live music and family events. Underused spaces turned into places people gather.
More people downtown means more customers for local business, longer evenings on Thames Street, and a town centre that feels alive from morning until night. Where it is safe and appropriate, the Town should streamline approvals and set clear, predictable rules for businesses that want to offer outdoor space.
Who I am
A neighbour who listens first
Being a Councillor isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening – to residents, seniors, young families, local businesses, community organizations, property owners, youth, and the people who never come to a Council meeting.
I’m running to bring people together, ask the difficult questions, and help turn community priorities into action. I want residents to feel that their Councillor is accessible, approachable and willing to listen.
“Every municipal dollar ultimately comes from taxpayers. We can improve Ingersoll without spending money simply for the sake of spending money.”
– Dr. Lou D’OrazioIngersoll by the numbers
A growing town with a downtown worth investing in
Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population; Town of Ingersoll / Oxford County Ingersoll Secondary Plan; Town of Ingersoll 2026 election information.
Important this year
Ingersoll is voting by mail
There are no traditional advance polls. Your ballot kit arrives in the mail on or about September 24. To be safe, mail it back by October 15 – or drop it off, or vote in person at the Municipal Office on October 26.
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