Ward 2 Resources – Vote Aldo Parrotta

Ward Boundaries

Are you in Ward 2?

Welland City Council has approved new ward boundaries that will be used in the 2026 and 2030 municipal elections.

Map of Welland Ward 2 — 2026 boundaries — Ward 2 boundary approved by Welland City Council for the 2026 and 2030 municipal elections.

Ward 2 at a glance

~10.9k

Residents (2025)

~4,600

Households

Councillors

+30%

Welland-wide growth by 2030

Source: StrategyCorp Ward Boundary Review (2025)

Not sure if you're in Ward 2?

Welland's Election Ward Map lets you enter your address and find your ward instantly. For other questions, call the Clerk's office at 905-735-1700 x2159 or email clerk@welland.ca.

Polling stations

Locations are confirmed by the City Clerk closer to the election. I'll publish them here as soon as they're announced.

City Services

The stuff you actually need.

The shortest path to the right city service. No clicking through five menus.

Report a Pothole

Street damage, road hazards, missing signs — file directly with Public Works.

Open form

Garbage & Recycling

Collection schedule, what goes in which bin, large-item pickup — handled by Niagara Region.

Check schedule

Water & Sewer

Pay your bill, report a leak or water-main break, and water service questions.

Water services

By-Law Complaints

Noise, parking, property standards, animals — file or check a complaint.

File complaint

Niagara Transit

Routes, schedules, fares, and accessibility info for Niagara's regional transit network.

Plan a trip

Snow Removal

Plowing priorities, sidewalk clearing rules, and what to do during snow events.

Winter ops

Property Taxes

Bills, payment options, assessment appeals, and rebate programs.

Tax portal

Building Permits

Renovations, decks, sheds — find out what needs a permit and apply online.

Permit centre

City Council

Show up. Speak. Be heard.

The council chamber is yours. Here's when it meets, and how to actually use it.

Council Chambers · Civic Square 60 East Main St, Welland, ON L3B 3X4
Tuesdays · usually 7:00 PM Council and Committee of the Whole meet roughly every two weeks — confirm dates on the live calendar.
Watch live City livestream and YourTV Channel 700, with closed captioning.

Live calendar Agendas & minutes Livestream

2026 Budget & Spending

What 2026 actually costs you.

Most residents only hear about the City's 4.01% increase. Here's the full picture for the average Welland home (assessed at $234,000) — including the Region and water/wastewater.

Source: City of Welland — Budget Book 2026

City of Welland portion

+$78

▲ 4.01% $1,930 → $2,008

Niagara Region portion

+$198

▲ 9.30% on the same home

Water & Wastewater

+$102

average residential customer

Total household impact
+$381
▲ 6.32% all-in vs. 2025

The full story for an average Welland home

Assessed value: $234,000

City of Welland $1,930 in 2025 → $2,008 in 2026 — up $78 (4.01%).
Niagara Region Up $198 (9.30%) on the same home.
Education levy Up $3.
Combined property tax $4,411 → $4,690 — up $279 (6.32% across all three levels).
Water & Wastewater An additional $102 for the average residential customer.
All-in 2026 impact Approximately $381 more per year than 2025 when you add the full tax bill increase and the water/wastewater increase together.

Most residents only hear about the City's 4.01% and don't realize the Region's 9.30% hits their bill significantly harder.

Where your tax dollar goes

Operating budget by category — illustrative

Capital spending

Annual capital plan, last five years ($M) — illustrative

Senior & Accessibility

Resources that should be easier to find.

Direct links to programs that residents tell me are too buried on the city site.

For seniors

Programs & assistance

For accessibility

Services & advocacy

Something missing?

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If there's a service, resource, or piece of information that should be on this page — send it. This list grows because residents tell us what they actually need.