Building a Safer Brampton

On the record

Rowena has argued the same case in council, at Peel Police Board and in the press. Every quote below links to where she said it.

• “Brampton is now the second-largest population in the GTHA, but for decades has been chronically underfunded by other orders of government, putting community safety at risk.”

  On the 2025 Peel budget that funded 300 officers. 300 new Peel police officers in 2025

• “Everyone deserves to feel safe in the place they call home.”

  On taking rental licensing city-wide. Residential rental licensing expanded city-wide

• “Responding to homelessness requires compassion, understanding and a balanced approach that treats people with dignity.”

  On Ontario’s first coordinated encampment policy. Brampton supports the new encampment policy

• “Public safety and accountability must go hand in hand with the delivery of social services. They must operate in balance, with accountability and transparency.”

  On her motion about 156 Main Street North. Motion to address downtown safety

• “If the Premier has concerns about how ASE has been implemented in some municipalities, that is no reason to throw out the baby with the bathwater.”

  On the province-wide speed camera ban. Santos responds to the speed camera ban

• “Extortion in Peel is not an abstract trend, it is reaching the front doors of our small businesses and families.”

  On the extortion task force and the charges it has laid. Addressing extortions in Peel Region

• “Community safety and well-being are built when residents, local organizations and the City work together toward a shared goal of connection and care.”

  On Brampton’s first Community Safety Month. First Community Safety Month this November

• “Our focus is on delivering proactive, responsive enforcement.”

  On the bylaw strategy that cut parking violations for the first time in five years. Brampton bylaw enforcement strategy delivers results

• “Residents reasonably expect their concerns to be accurately triaged, addressed timely, with clear communication and tracking.”

  On her motion to fix 311. Improving 311 for Brampton residents

• “Public safety is a top priority for me as Chair of Community Services. The installation of 50 high-resolution cameras citywide will significantly strengthen Peel Police’s ability to combat crime, particularly organized crime.”

  On the 50 camera intersections going in across Brampton. Brampton invests in advanced tech for public safety