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Transparent Leadership.
Thoughtful Decisions.
Focused on protecting what makes Niagara-on-the-Lake unique while planning responsibly for the future of all five villages.
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$17.2M Capital
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underground infrastructure
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park improvements
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fire infrastructure
Infrastructure & Investment
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Playground equipment
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youth programming
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sports investments
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recreation support
Youth & Families
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Queen Street Secondary Plan
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informative decisions
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transparency in decisions
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updated bylaws
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short term rentals cap
Community Safety & Enforcement
Meet Maria
Maria’s family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1991. The Mavridis’ have owned and operated a family business on Queen Street since their arrival.
Maria attended Niagara District and did her post secondary in Business Marketing. She lives in Virgil and her daughter Hope attended Crossroads School and is currently in Grade Nine at Eden Highschool.
Maria has been on a number of boards and committees over the years; Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Niagara Nursery School, Mentor on the Lord Mayors Youth Advisory Council, Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum and Niagara Jazz Festival. Maria owns and operates an organization that raises money for local charities – Anchor Niagara and was the recipient in 2021 of the GNCC – Women in Business Community Impact and Leadership Award.
Leanne Meleskie
-Virgil Resident
"She is one of the few councillors willing to explain complicated municipal issues in a way that residents can actually understand."
Kenji Tsujinaka
-St.Davids Resident & Parent
"Maria has been a strong voice for families, youth programming, parks, and recreation. You can see the impact this term across our community."
Marcel Morgensten
-NOTL Business Owner, Bella Terra Vineyards
"What stands out about Maria is that she takes the time to listen before making decisions. Whether you agree with her or not, you always know where she stands and why."
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