MARIANNA CALAMIA
Common Sense Leadership
Hello, My name is Marianna Calamia. I am running for Councillor for Ward 1 because I believe residents deserve to have their voices heard, their concerns taken seriously, and have their priorities represented at Council.
I have the skills, knowledge, and work ethic to make a positive difference in our community.
What do I bring to Ward 1?
I hold a Ph.D. and bring more than 20 years of healthcare experience, building a career grounded in integrity, accountability, and service. I steward resources responsibly, manage complex budgets, guide large and diverse teams, and champion solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. To me, effective leadership means exercising sound judgment, making practical decisions, and taking responsibility for the outcomes.
My professional journey has reinforced the value of hearing different viewpoints, partnering with stakeholders, and developing practical approaches that put residents first. It has also strengthened my ability to address challenging issues, weigh competing demands, and make evidence-informed choices that reflect the needs of those I serve.
I will apply these skills and principles at Council through prudent fiscal oversight, thoughtful governance, strong representation, and a commitment to ensuring every tax dollar delivers value to our community.
As your Ward 1 Councillor, I will carry forward the same dedication, honesty, and sense of public duty that have shaped my career. My objective is straightforward: listen to residents, champion their priorities, and work diligently to help make Bradford West Gwillimbury an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Priorities
1. Fiscal Responsibility
Residents work hard for their money, and municipal government has a responsibility to spend it wisely.
Fiscal responsibility is about setting priorities, protecting essential services, eliminating unnecessary spending, and making sure residents receive real value for every tax dollar they contribute.
My commitment: Spend responsibly and make every tax dollar count.
Bradford West Gwillimbury is growing. New development should come with the infrastructure, roads, parking, services, recreation, and community amenities needed to support it.
Managing Growth means that I will advocate for development that fits our community, protects neighbourhood livability, and respects Bradford's small-town character.
My commitment: Welcome responsible growth while preserving the character and quality of life that make Bradford special.
2. Managing Growth
3. Future Proofing Our Community
The future of Bradford West Gwillimbury should be shaped by the people who live here.
Residents and local businesses deserve a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their neighbourhoods, their businesses, their taxes, and their quality of life.
My commitment: Listen to residents, communicate openly, and make decisions with the community.
ADAMS ST
AISHFORD RD
ANGELA ST
ARMSTRONG CRES
BLACKWELL CRES
BOOTH ST
BRADFORD ST
BROOKVIEW DR
CARTER ST
ELGIN CRT
EVE CRT
FAIRSIDE DR
FARIS ST
GWILLIMBURY DR
HERITAGE ST
HOLLAND ST W
HOPKINS CRES
LANGFORD BLVD
ROMANELLI CRES
RUTHERFORD RD
SAINT AVE
SIDEROAD 10
SLACK ST
SMITH ST
SUTHERLAND AVE
TAYLOR CRT
TRAILSIDE DR
VETERANS STVISTA DR
W. DYKIE CRT
WEBB ST
WEIR ST
WEST PARK AVE
WILSON DR
LIBERTY CRES
LINE 6
LONG ST
MAC CAMPBELL WAY
MELBOURNE DR
MEMORIAL CRT
METCALFE DR
MILBY CRES
MILLER PARK AVE
MILLIGAN ST
MOONEY ST
ORR DR
ORVILLE HAND CRT
OUTLOOK AVE
PACE CRES
REID RD
RICHARDSON CRES
RIDGEVIEW CRT
Our Ward is defined by Holland Street to the North, Sideroad 10 to the West, Line 6 to the South and Melbourne Street to the East. It comprises 52 streets, 3,000 houses and 9,000 residents. Together, we must tackle our critical challenges: improving traffic safety, ensuring responsible development, and addressing the lack of youth programming. I am committed to listening to your voice to deliver balanced growth for our community.
Ward 1
If your street is listed below, you live in Ward 1.
Bradford West Gwillimbury is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation, which includes Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nation, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We recognize that the Huron-Wendat, Chippewa and Haudenosaunee Nations have walked on this territory over time.