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| Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton | Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, City of Mississauga | Len Howell | Alan Boughton |
| Nando Iannicca, Chair |
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“The Region of Peel is a very special institution. What we do, we do well. We are so well-positioned for the future,” said Chair Iannicca after the appointment. “I look forward to working together with Regional Council to ensure that we respond to the needs of Peel region in these challenging times.” Chair Iannicca is the fifth Regional Chair in the Region’s 44-year history. During his speech, he recognized former Chairs Frank Dale and Emil Kolb, both present in the Council Chamber during the appointment. Chair Iannicca formerly held the position of Regional Councillor for Ward 7 in Mississauga. He served on numerous boards and committees during his time as Councillor. He is also the proud recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for 25 years of volunteer service on such agencies as the Trillium Hospital Foundation, Red Cross, Mississauga Symphony and the Mississauga Food Bank. Nando and his wife Ann Marie are the proud parents of sons Damian and Francis and the family lives in the Huron Park community in Mississauga. Chair Iannicca is the head of Regional Council and the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Municipality of Peel. The Chair represents Peel and its residents on matters of Regional interest, provides leadership to Regional Council and presides over Regional Council meetings. The Chair champions Peel’s interests with residents, businesses and other levels of government. |
Mr. Ron Chatha is a long-time resident of Brampton and was recently appointed by the Provincial government to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board in January 2019 for a three year term ending in January 2022. Ron has been a Realtor since 2008 and is currently working for a leading real estate firm in Peel Region. Outside of real estate, Ron has a lengthy history of serving his community. Passionate about community service, Ron is an active volunteer and is serving on many not-for-profit boards. He is serving as a board member for the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation and has also served on Brampton’s School Traffic Safety Council. He is also currently the Vice Chair for the Committee of Adjustment and Minor Variance for the City of Brampton. Ron is also an avid sports fan who enjoys playing cricket and watching cricket, basketball and hockey. Ron and his wife have been living in Brampton for over a decade and are raising two children. |
| Norma Nicholson |
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T A three time published author, public speaker, educator and advocate for youth and adult mental health, she is an RN with a BA in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Toronto and an MA in Adult Education from Central Michigan University, USA. Among her numerous contributions to the community over several years, Ms. Nicholson has demonstrated her exceptional leadership capacity, particularly through some key accomplishments. She collaborated with a team of visionaries, researchers and planners to design, develop and manage healthcare services for children and youth in the largest secure youth custody facility in Ontario. She has also designed and developed a delivery model of care for mental health and addiction program for children and youth in the public, Catholic and French schools in the GTA Region. Norma’s passion and expertise in understanding the underlying causes of behaviours in youth culminated in her publication of her first book “Young Lives on the Line: You can make a difference”. It is a powerful testimony and medium for reframing Society’s perceptions of the risky behaviours demonstrated by youth. She is highly engaged as a volunteer in the community as past President of the Alzheimer Society of Peel, President of the Registered Nurses Association of Peel, Member of the Board of Malton Community Services, Advisor to the Board of Free For All Foundation and Community Advisory Board for the homeless in Peel Region. As a vibrant voice and catalyst for growth in her community and she has been formally recognized on a number of occasions. Most recently, the Ontario Black History Society with the Rose Fortune Award; Canadian Nurses Association with the award of A Force For Change and Leading Women Building Communities by the Ontario Legislature. She continues her trailblazing with a purpose, always working to impact the lives of underserved children, youth and family to unlock their potential. |
 Mayor Patrick Brown was appointed to serve as a Regional Council representative on the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board on December 13, 2018 for a period of two (2) years ending in December 2020.
Patrick Brown was elected Mayor of Brampton in October 2018 on a platform of getting Brampton back on track and receiving a fair deal from our provincial and federal governments. As Mayor of Brampton, Patrick is focused on creating the economic climate for new investment and jobs. He serves as a Member of Peel Regional Council, the Peel Police Services Board, Big City Mayors Caucus and Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario. Patrick is also the Chair of the City’s Budget Committee. Patrick has had a long involvement in serving in government. He was first elected in 2000 as a Councillor in the City of Barrie. He served two terms before getting elected in January 2006 as the Member of Parliament. He was re-elected in 2008 and 2011 by the largest margin in Barrie’s history. From 2006-2015 Patrick was the Chair of the Canada-India Parliamentary Association and he also served as Chair of the GTA Caucus from 2011-15. In May 2015 Patrick was elected Leader of the Ontario PC Party with the largest margin of victory in the history of the PC Party. He became the Member of Provincial Parliament in September 2015 for the riding of Simcoe North. He served as Leader of the Official Opposition and Education Critic. In 2011, Patrick was recognized in Ottawa as a honourary firefighter by the International Association of Fire Fighters and as a honourary citizen of Gujarat, India. Patrick was recognized in 2013 with the Canadian Human Rights Voice Award for his role in exposing Tamil genocide. Patrick organized Hockey Night in Barrie and since its inception 11 years ago, the game has raised more than $2 million for local charitable organizations. Hockey Night in Brampton is being planned for August 2019 at the CAA Centre. Patrick was born in Toronto in 1978 of Irish and Italian descent. He graduated from St. Michael’s College, then studied political science at the University of Toronto and graduated with a law degree from the University of Windsor. He began his law practice in Brampton where his father Edmond has practiced for decades. Patrick’s mother Judy is a retired high school principal. Patrick and his wife Genevieve live in Downtown Brampton. Patrick is also a best-selling author of the book Takedown: The Attempted Political Assassination of Patrick Brown released in November 2018. |
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Since first being elected as Mayor in 2014, Mayor Crombie has worked diligently to hold the line on taxes, invested in improving traffic congestion and building transit, attracted major economic development to the City all while managing the growth of Canada’s sixth largest city. Prior to being elected as Mayor, Bonnie served as the Ward 5 City Councillor, and previous to that, as Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville. Before entering public service, Mayor Crombie enjoyed a twenty-year career in business. Building regionally-integrated transit, igniting new economic development opportunities, fostering innovation and creating a more open, engaging and inclusive city, have been Mayor Crombie’s leading policy priorities for Mississauga. Mayor Crombie has an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business and earned a Corporate Director’s Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management. She has raised three children, Alex, Jonathan and Natasha, right here in Mississauga. |
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Leonard (Len) Howell is proud to call Mississauga home for over 39 years. He raised 3 children in the City with his loving wife of 40 years, Joan. Len has always had a passion to serve his community and his career path and volunteer service have enabled him to stay connected with his local residents and appreciate the benefits of a vibrant and diverse municipality. He served as a Police Officer with the Peel Regional Police for just short of 10 years, was the President of his local Mississauga Resident’s Association Board for several years, and continues to be a Director. For the past 34 years, Len has been a top producing, award winning Realtor in Mississauga. He has frequently achieved the highest standards of excellence in his industry, and maintains a direct involvement in assisting charities like Community Living Mississauga in the acquisition of local homes for those in need. Len continues to stay actively involved with local charities including Wellspring, Epilepsy Foundation and Children's Make-a-Wish Foundation through both fundraising and award-winning philanthropy. Len prides himself on his love of working and connecting with people both professionally and personally. Supporting his community and a long standing relationship with the Peel Regional Police Service has been an integral part of Len’s life and he is excited to play an active role in the continued success of the Service. He has kept in touch with many of his colleagues from the police service through friendship and with the Peel Police Retirees Association and as a fifteen year member with the International Police Association. These interactions have enhanced the value he places on a strong police-community relationship. |
Regional Chair Nando Iannicca was appointed to serve as a Regional Council representative on the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board on December 13, 2018. His term will conclude on November 14, 2022, or until a successor ia appointed by Regional Council. On December 6, 2018, the Region of Peel’s 24 Regional Councillors appointed Nando Iannicca as Regional Chair for the 2018 – 2022 term. The election was held by an open vote at the 2018 Inaugural meeting of Regional Council at the Region of Peel headquarters.
he Regional Council of Peel appointed Ms. Norma Nicholson to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board on February 12, 2015 for a period of four years. Her term will conclude on November 30, 2018 , or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council. She is the citizen appointee for the Region of Peel.
Mayor Bonnie Crombie was re-appointed to serve as a Regional Council representative on the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board on December 13, 2018. Her term will conclude on November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
Mr. Len Howell is a long-time resident of Mississauga and was recently appointed by the Provincial government to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board in April 2019 for a three year term ending in April 2022.| Alan Boughton |
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Al Boughton has been an industry leader for over 45 years. His current capacity as Co-Founder of Trailcon Leasing began more than twenty-six years ago when he decided to leave his role of President at Provincial Trailer Rentals to branch out on his own. The rest, as they say, is history as Trailcon has enjoyed tremendous success, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, and grown its fleet to over 8,500 trailers while becoming a well-respected supplier of lease and rental units. Al has been extensively involved with various industry organizations and other local business organizations throughout his career. He has been involved with the Ontario Trucking Association for more than 40 years in various capacities including chairman, vice-chairman, board member and on the executive committee. He was also involved with the Transportation Committee and the Airport Committee for the Mississauga Board of Trade for more than 15 years. Additional industry associations include being a founding member of the Private Motor Truck Council, and a long-standing member of the Toronto Trucking Association. He continues to be actively involved in the Toronto Transportation Club, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Intermodal Association of North America. In November 2012, Al was awarded the prestigious Shaw Tracking – OTA Service to the Industry Award, representing the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a member of the trucking industry and this was also the first time the award was presented to an Allied Trades member of the OTA. Al is also a regular supporter of several local charities, including Victim Services of Peel, Trillium Hospital, and the Canadian Cancer Society among others. He has long been a classic car enthusiast and is a restorer of classic automobiles, specifically Corvettes and Mopars. Al and his wife Wendy enjoy travelling extensively and when not travelling or working, Al enjoys spending time enjoying his country property and is also an avid collector of vintage wines. Al is also the father of two girls, Stacey and Sarah, and in November 2013, he became a grandfather and is looking forward to the day that he and his grandson, Brett, can bond over old cars and football. Al returned to the familiar world of baby girls with the arrival of his granddaughter, Kate, in January 2016. |
Mr. Alan Boughton was recently appointed by the Provincial government to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board in May 2019 for a three year term ending in May 2022.