Richard Lorello, Vaughan regional councillor candidate

Yorkregion.com
September 18, 2018

Biographical Details --Educational and professional background

• Husband, father to three daughters and recent grandfather

 

• Proud 16-year resident of Vaughan

• Graduate of computer studies and experienced 25-year information technology manager

 

• Community fundraising for Vaughan’s new hospital, SickKids Hospital, residents affected by Vaughan tornado

• Vaughan’s well-documented 12-year city hall watch dog effectively holding council accountable

 

Expertise that makes me a good candidate for council

• Actively involved in municipal, provincial and federal issues for well over a decade since moving to Vaughan. As a result, I am very familiar with the issues that face Vaughan residents and routinely provide recommendations to make Vaughan a better place.

 

• Actively involved during the budget consultation process and questioning the manner in which our tax dollars are spent.

• Routinely appear and provide input at development application public hearings.

 

• Providing advice and direction to various groups who face inappropriate development.

• My background in information technology uniquely qualifies me to face our current challenges and the challenges of future generations.

 

• I have no fear of initiating or leading inquiries into unjust, unethical, or potentially criminal activity.

Issues I will champion, if elected

• Relieving and managing traffic congestion (stop rogue development)

 

• Economic development/creating high quality local jobs for Vaughan residents

• Caring for our most vulnerable senior residents and those with disabilities

 

• Accountable government and respecting our hard-earned tax dollars

• Protecting our green space and rebuilding our tree canopy

 

• Transparent government making Vaughan residents aware of how their tax dollars are spent

• Responsible fiscal management ... It’s time to get York Region’s debt under control

 

• Responsibly managing the sale of cannabis

• Communication and information that effectively engages and ensures that Vaughan residents' voices are heard and counted

 

• Ensuring that City of Vaughan employees are respected and work in a safe environment free of any type of harassment