Work delivered,
not promised
What Rod has helped bring to Wards 7 and 8.
And what he is focused on next.
The work behind the record
Rod has spent his first term doing the work. Not announcing it — doing it. From accessibility programs that give non-verbal residents a voice, to food markets that put fresh produce on families' tables, the record is concrete and sourced.
Across accessibility and inclusion, youth and sport, community spaces and safety, and affordability, every item below stands behind his name. Each one has a partner organization, a council motion, or a community event that confirms it.
A record this specific is an argument for the next term. The same approach, the same presence, the same accountability — continued.
Three worth a closer look
PowerSpeak is a free communication app that gives non-verbal residents a voice — helping them connect with their families, caregivers, teachers, and community.
The iCAN Games are a fully funded, Olympic-style event where neurodivergent students from more than 20 schools compete, and walk away with confidence they did not arrive with.
Howden Library and Recreation Centre: after the closure of the Chinguacousy Library, Bramalea lost its library and recreation services. Rod championed getting them back.
"Strategic planning, problem-solving, and community engagement. The skills that built my career are the same ones the job at City Hall demands."
Rod Power
The Next Term
Here's what I will do.
Brampton is growing, and our city deserves leadership that plans for today while preparing for tomorrow. We have made meaningful progress, but there is more to accomplish. The goal is a Brampton that is safer, more affordable, more inclusive, and full of opportunity — where families thrive, businesses succeed, young people achieve their potential, seniors are supported, newcomers feel welcome, and every resident knows their voice matters.
Safer neighbourhoods
Stronger public safety, neighbourhood traffic calming, crime prevention initiatives, and partnerships so every resident feels safe where they live, work, and play.
Building better infrastructure
Invest in the roads, sidewalks, parks, recreation centres, libraries, and community spaces that growing neighbourhoods need, improving connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life.
Accessible and inclusive communities
Champion barrier-free facilities, accessible public spaces, and inclusive programs so residents of all ages and abilities can fully participate in community life.
Investing in youth
Expand opportunities for education, employment, recreation, mentorship, and leadership development so young people have the support they need to succeed.
Smart, responsible growth
Growth balanced with the infrastructure, transit, health care, housing, parks, schools, and municipal services needed to build complete, livable communities.
Listening and leading
An open-door approach that puts residents first through transparent decision-making, meaningful public engagement, and strong advocacy for every neighbourhood.
The work in depth
Four areas of focus
Behind the list are four areas where Rod concentrated his first term. This is the fuller account — the organizations, the facilities, and the partnerships behind each one.
Investing in Accessibility
Rod has built strong relationships with families across Brampton by sitting down with them, listening to their experiences, and understanding the financial hardship that often comes with getting a loved one the supports and services they need.
That listening produced PowerSpeak, a free communication app that gives non-verbal individuals a voice with their families, caregivers, educators, and community. It brought Julian's Autism Walk to Chinguacousy Park, creating a welcoming space where families find hope closer to home. And it put him behind the Peel 321 Down Syndrome Association's fundraising and awareness campaigns.
Because inclusion begins early, he fully funded the iCAN Games — an Olympic-style event for neurodivergent students from more than 20 schools across the Peel Region, where every participant is recognised for what they achieve. He helped build a partnership between Forged in Fabric, FIFA, and The Chance Centre to create employment for neurodivergent individuals. A passionate supporter of Challenger Baseball, he is a familiar face at games, connecting parents with City of Brampton programs and working to expand inclusive recreation for children and young adults with disabilities.
His advocacy runs across every stage of life. He has met with seniors throughout the community about wheelchair ramp access, accessible parking, and the need for more inclusive public spaces — and used those conversations to press for practical improvements.
Investing in Youth Through Sport, Recreation & Opportunity
The future of Brampton depends on investing in young people today. As a proud alumnus of the Brampton Bulldogs Association, Rod knows first-hand what local sport does for a young person — the teamwork, discipline, and leadership stay with you long after the final whistle.
He has worked closely with organizations representing football, baseball, boxing, pickleball, hockey, and many other sports to advocate for better facilities and greater access to recreation, so local athletes have safe, modern, accessible places to train and compete. Among the projects he has supported: improvements to football fields, expanded accessible recreation spaces, the continued growth of the Home of the Royals, and the UpperDeck Baseball Facility.
As Councillor and President of Boxing Ontario, he has been a strong supporter of amateur boxing, working alongside the Bramalea Boxing Club where he once boxed himself. The Brampton Cup began in Bramalea and has grown into one of Canada's premier amateur boxing events, showcasing local talent while drawing competitors from across the country.
Beyond athletics, he has championed youth mentorship programs, educational initiatives, scholarship opportunities, autism support programs, employment readiness workshops, and leadership development — the things that help young people prepare for successful futures.
Strengthening Community Spaces
After the closure of the Chinguacousy Library left residents and families without local services, Rod championed the return of the Howden Library and Recreation Centre to Bramalea — library services, family programming, learning opportunities, and recreation, back in the neighbourhood.
Through a partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University, he worked to ensure a community medical clinic was included in the outreach initiative serving Bramalea and Brampton residents, meeting the growing demand for convenient, community-based care.
He listened to residents on transportation and helped advance multi-use pathways that give pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, families, and residents of all abilities safer routes through the neighbourhood, alongside accessible sidewalks and connected walkways. In parks, he has championed shade structures and improved amenities so public spaces are places people actually want to gather.
And he continues to advocate for traffic-calming measures, including speed bumps in residential neighbourhoods, to reduce speeding and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, children, and families.
Supporting Local Organizations
Rod believes strong communities are built through strong partnerships. Some of the most important work in Brampton is led every day by local charities, non-profit organizations, faith groups, and community volunteers who support residents when they need it most.
As City Councillor he has partnered with, advocated for, and supported organizations working in youth development and mentorship, accessibility and inclusion, food security, mental health and wellness, autism and family supports, senior services, employment and skills training, community safety and crime prevention, housing stability, and arts, culture, and multicultural engagement.
Alongside community leaders he has helped establish and grow more than 20 non-profit organizations, including those supporting survivors of intimate partner violence. He continues to help them succeed by building partnerships, connecting them with resources, and advocating for the support they need to keep serving the community.
The delivered list
Everything delivered
A concrete record, grouped by area. Each item has a partner organization, a council motion, or a community event that confirms it.
- 01PowerSpeakA free communication app that gives non-verbal residents a voice with families, caregivers, educators, and their community.
- 02iCAN GamesFully funded an Olympic-style event for neurodivergent students from more than 20 Peel schools.
- 03Julian's Autism WalkBrought the walk to Chinguacousy Park so families can find hope closer to home, and raised autism awareness across Brampton and Peel.
- 04Peel 321 Down Syndrome AssociationAdvocated for and took part in its fundraising and awareness campaigns.
- 05Inclusive employmentConnected Forged in Fabric, FIFA, and The Chance Centre to build jobs for neurodivergent individuals.
- 06Accessibility for seniorsMet with seniors on wheelchair ramp access, accessible parking, and more inclusive public spaces, then pushed for practical improvements.
- 07Challenger BaseballA familiar face at games — connecting parents with City programs and working to expand inclusive recreation for children and young adults with disabilities.
- 08The Brampton CupGrew a Bramalea boxing tournament into one of Canada's premier amateur boxing events.
- 09Home of the RoyalsSupported the continued growth of the facility and the athletes who use it.
- 10UpperDeck Baseball FacilityBacked an investment that strengthens community sport for athletes of all ages and abilities.
- 11Fields and recreation spacesWorked with football, baseball, boxing, pickleball, and hockey organizations to improve fields and expand accessible recreation.
- 12Youth mentorship and readinessChampioned mentorship programs, scholarships, employment-readiness workshops, and leadership development for young people.
- 13Howden Library and Recreation CentreChampioned the return of library services, family programming, learning, and recreation to Bramalea.
- 14Community medical clinicWorked through a Toronto Metropolitan University partnership to bring care closer to home.
- 15Safer streets and pathwaysAdvanced multi-use pathways, accessible sidewalks, and connected walkways for pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, and families.
- 16Parks and gathering spacesAdded shade structures and better park amenities so neighbourhoods have welcoming places to gather.
- 17Traffic calmingContinues to advocate for speed bumps and other measures that slow traffic on residential streets.
- 18Free community food marketsBrought partners together to help more than 1,200 residents take home fresh produce.
- 19School breakfast programsSupported breakfast serving students in more than 30 local schools.
- 20School partnershipsWorked with principals, educators, and school boards to connect students and families with City programs and resources.
- 21Support for newcomersHelped new families navigate municipal services, Peel Region programs, by-law information, and recreation opportunities.
- 22Community gatheringsHosts gatherings that bring neighbours together across cultures, backgrounds, faiths, and generations.
- 23Local businesses and entrepreneursBacked local businesses and mentored entrepreneurs, connecting them with partners and City resources.
- 24More than 20 non-profitsHelped establish and grow over 20 organizations working in youth development, accessibility, food security, mental health, autism and family supports, senior services, employment and skills training, community safety, housing stability, arts and multicultural engagement, and support for survivors of intimate partner violence.
In the Community. Doing the Work. Present, accountable, and getting results for Brampton families.
Community First. Every Neighbourhood. Every Day.
On the Ground
In the Community
From food markets and sports fields to schools and seniors groups, Rod stays close to the people he serves.
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