Honest Experienced Leadership for Haldimand.

Jake is the only candidate with the experience and vision to propel Haldimand forward.

A vote for Jake, is a vote for Haldimand.

ELECTION DAY IS OCTOBER 26, 2026

A MAYOR PUTTING
HALDIMAND FIRST

Growth and change are part of life. Haldimand is not immune to either, and we should not be afraid of progress. But growth without balance puts pressure on our roads, farmland, services, and the character of the communities we call home.

In 2022, I said Haldimand needed Communities not Subdivisions. In 2026, that message matters more than ever. We need growth that fits, infrastructure that keeps up, services that work, respect for taxpayers, and a municipal government that puts existing residents and local businesses first.

I am running for mayor to bring practical, experienced leadership back to the mayor’s office. That means real accountability, stronger communication with residents and community stakeholders, better customer service, balanced growth, and a clear focus on getting things done for Haldimand.

Jake's vision for Haldimand stands on four primary pillars

01.

Trust. Transparency. Engagement.

Haldimand deserves a municipal government that is open, accountable, ethical, and accessible to everyone equally. Jake will rebuild trust through clearer communication, stronger financial transparency, meaningful public engagement, and decisions that put residents first.
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02.

Communities not Subdivisions (a Smart Growth approach)

Growth should strengthen Haldimand, not overwhelm it. Jake’s smart growth approach means supporting the right development, in the right place, at the right time, while protecting farmland, respecting rural areas, planning infrastructure properly, and building complete communities.
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03.

Haldimand. Improved.

Haldimand needs a culture shift from a default “no” to a government that works with residents, businesses, and community groups to find a responsible path forward. Jake will focus on better customer service, clearer communication, practical improvements, stronger accessibility, smarter service delivery, better upkeep of public spaces, and more value for taxpayers.
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04.

Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Communities.

Civic pride is reflected in how we maintain the communities we call home. Working streetlights, maintained roads, clean trails, attractive streetscapes, clear signage, well-kept parks, and cared-for public spaces are not luxuries; they are core municipal responsibilities that make Haldimand more welcoming to residents, businesses, and visitors, and less inviting to crime, vandalism, and neglect.
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