Family man, grandfather, neighbour

Hi, I’m Paul.

Your Ward 5 Councillor for 16 years. I am here to serve because I believe in a city that works and a community that feels looked after.

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The Story

Burlington is where my family put down roots after living in Oakville for 20 years. I have spent most of my working life giving back in Halton. I am Ward 5’s City and Regional Councillor and currently serve as Deputy Mayor for Strategy and Budgets and as President of Halton Community Housing Corporation.

Before politics, I had a long career as a finance executive, restructuring companies, teaching strategy and process improvement internationally, and serving as President and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants in the United States. I am a Fellow Chartered Management Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

Now entering my fifth election, I am running because Burlington still needs experienced, steady leadership at the Council table — someone who understands budgets, asks hard questions, and makes decisions based on the long-term needs of the community.

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I serve because local government is
where residents should see results.

A well-run city protects what people value most: safe streets, reliable infrastructure, mature trees, welcoming neighbourhoods, strong public spaces, and services residents can count on. That requires clear priorities, disciplined spending, and decisions that look beyond the next headline.

I serve because Ward 5, running from the lakeshore neighbourhoods to Dundas Street, has distinct local needs and its own character. It deserves a voice that knows it block by block.

And I serve because experience matters. Entering a 5th term will bring hard decisions about growth, transit, and housing. I want to make sure Ward 5 has a councillor in the room who has already done the work.

Credentials at a Glance

Ward 5 City & Regional Councillor (16 Years)

Deputy Mayor for Strategy and Budgets, City of Burlington

President, Halton Community Housing Corporation

Fellow Chartered Management Accountant

Chartered Global Management Accountant

Former President & CEO, Institute of Management Accountants, USA

Author and educator on strategy, performance measurement and business process improvement

Community Builder

Outside Council

When I’m not in Council chambers or at the Region, I’m walking the ward, meeting residents over coffee, and listening to what is happening on the ground. I have always been interested in the problems worth solving, especially the ones nobody else wants to take on.