MEET WARD 15 COUNCIL CANDIDATE CHRIS PERA

NAME: Chris Pera

OCCUPATION: Project manager by trade but currently on parental leave

WHAT WARD DO YOU LIVE IN?: Ward 15

CONTACT INFORMATION: www.chrisperaward15.com | cperaward15@gmail.com

POSITION YOU ARE RUNNING FOR: Councillor, Ward 15

PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None

WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN?: I want to help our city to grow and realize its potential. I think it's important that we develop properly as we grow, with a focus on sustainability, longevity, and quality of life. I'd like to help guide that process using input from

fellow community members, experts, and city staff.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 ISSUES?: Safer streets and more livable communities for our families, getting a recreation centre built in

Ward 15 to provide better access to city services and help cultivate a stronger sense of community, and supporting the school board in its efforts to get a new elementary school built in Waterdown.

IF ELECTED, HOW DO YOU PLAN TO ACHIEVE YOUR PRIORITIES?: I plan on taking an egoless, pragmatic and data-driven approach to find common ground and achieve shared priorities. I want to avoid the partisan bickering that we've seen stand in the way of progress, and work with all concerned stakeholders in finding solutions to the many issues facing our community.