Town and Gown Committee

Purpose: developing and enhancing relationships, communications, and policies among the college, its students, the City, police, and the community. Achieving this mandate by addressing issues such as neighbourhood development/community relations, housing, the environment, economic activities, charitable/volunteer programs, recreational and cultural events, health and safety, and academic outreach.

Short name: T and G Committee

Date last revised: September 24, 2025

Meeting information

Meeting schedule: At the discretion of the Chair
Meeting location: Virtual
Chair: Councillor Bryan Green
Staff liaison: Tara Stephens, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk
Committee contact: Tara Stephens, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk
905-735-1700 x2159
clerk@welland.ca

Members:

• Mayor Frank Campion*
• Councillor Adam Moote*
• Councillor Bryan Green*
• Tara Stephens, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk
• James Cronshaw, Senior By-law Enforcement Officer
• Mark Slade, Parking and Traffic Operations Technician
• Sam Valeo, Chief Building Official
• Andrew Allan, Fire Prevention Officer
• Constable Evan Lindsay, Niagara Regional Police Services
• Stephen Kosh, Executive Director, Niagara College Student Administrative Council
• Tiana Dominick, Contract Supervisor, Niagara Region Waste Management Services
• Jenna Valleriani, Resident
• Hish Clifford , President, Niagara College Student Administrative Council
• Michele O’Keefe, Senior Director of Athletics + Student Engagement

*Term of Council: January 31, 2023 to November 14, 2026

Mandate/terms of reference

• Town and Gown Committee Terms of Reference