Downtown Thorold
Thorold City Councillor

Strong roots.MalRomanin

Rooted. Experienced. Forward.

Thorold has always been home. Mal brings experience in communication, leadership, finance, operations and community-building — with a practical focus on the city’s next chapter.

Meet MalSee the priorities
Local perspective“Thorold isn’t somewhere I moved to. It’s home.”
Mal Romanin
CommunicationMore than a decade with the Toronto Blue Jays
Operations15 years in hotel management
BuilderNiagara Ironbacks, built from the ground up
The story in three words

Rooted. Experienced. Forward.

A simple way to understand Mal’s connection to Thorold, the experience he brings, and the priorities he wants to focus on.

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Rooted

Thorold is home.

Born and raised here, went to school here, with family roots spanning generations.

Experienced

Real-world experience.

Communication, operations, finance, leadership and building organizations from the ground up.

Blue Jays 12+ years with Toronto Blue Jays
Hospitality 15 years in Hotel Operations & Management
Leadership Led large teams & complex operations
Ironbacks Built the Niagara Ironbacks from the ground up
Forward

Plan ahead. Deliver well.

Growth should be managed with infrastructure, finances, neighbourhoods and quality of life in mind.

1Responsible growth
2Fiscal responsibility
3Community & quality of life
4City Hall + residents
Four priorities

Focused on what matters.

Short, practical priorities for a growing Thorold.

01

Responsible Growth

Plan ahead so infrastructure, roads, water, parks and neighbourhoods keep pace with development.

02

Fiscal Responsibility & Better Municipal Operations

Measure outcomes, plan capital work carefully and communicate clearly about how tax dollars are used.

03

Community & Quality of Life

Support recreation, youth and seniors, parks and trails, accessibility and the organizations that bring people together.

04

City Hall + Residents

Make decisions easier to understand through clearer communication, timelines and better ways to provide feedback.

Why I’m running

Ready to give back.

“Thorold gave me so much. I’m ready to give back.”

Mal believes his experience in communication, leadership, finance, operations and community-building can help Thorold make thoughtful decisions about growth, services and quality of life.

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