Patrick Brown says he will spend the next four years making Brampton stronger and safer after winning a third term as mayor, pledging to keep pushing for major infrastructure investments and build on what he calls an unprecedented period of growth for the city.<\/p>\n
Speaking to supporters after his re-election victory Monday night, Brown pointed to investments in recreation, health care and transportation as key priorities, arguing Brampton is entering a period of transformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverywhere you look, our city is building,\u201d Brown said. \u201cRight now we are in the midst of the largest investment in Brampton history.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brown won 54.9 per cent of the vote, according to unofficial election results, securing another four-year term after first becoming mayor in 2018. Wesley Jackson finished second with 19.36 per cent, followed by Prabh Gill with 12.71 per cent.<\/p>\n
The mayor used his victory speech to emphasize the need to make Brampton a safer place, declaring that his council is focused on making the city \u201cthe worst place in Canada to commit a crime.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pointed to the city\u2019s network of cameras as a tool to help police identify offenders, telling would-be criminals they could be recorded, arrested and prosecuted.<\/p>\n
Brown also acknowledged that Brampton will face challenges over the coming years, but said he believes the city\u2019s resilience and ability to innovate will help it overcome them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever challenge comes our way, we can meet that challenge with courage and determination, because that\u2019s how Brampton does it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Much of his speech focused on the city\u2019s potential and the contributions of residents who have come to Canada from around the world.<\/p>\n
Brown said Brampton reflects the opportunities available to people willing to work hard, pointing to the city\u2019s cultural diversity and the success of people who have built businesses and careers after arriving in Canada.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted Brampton\u2019s connections to Canadian sports and entertainment, including the number of players from the city who have gone on to represent Canada in soccer.<\/p>\n
\u201cNever underestimate the beauty of this city. Never underestimate the challenge of this city,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n
The mayor also credited cooperation among municipal, provincial and federal officials for helping advance Brampton\u2019s priorities, describing the three levels of government as a united team working to secure investments for the city.<\/p>\n
That cooperation will be important as Brampton continues to pursue major transportation and health-care projects, along with new recreation facilities and other infrastructure intended to serve its growing population.<\/p>\n
Brown\u2019s next term will give him another four years to advance those plans and demonstrate whether the investments highlighted during the campaign will translate into completed projects and improved services for residents.<\/p>\n
He closed his speech by thanking his family and supporters, pledging to keep working on behalf of the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to spend the next four years working my heart to make sure Brampton is stronger and safer,\u201d Brown said. \u201cLet\u2019s keep fighting for the city of Brampton.\u201d<\/p>\n