Transit and Public Safety
Route efficiency, new and improved routes, safety and security updates, reliability, and easier access for seniors, workers, and students.
Vote Mele On October 26, 2026
Rooted in Welland. Working for You.
"I believe leadership means showing up, listening, and working with the people" - Luca Mele
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Practical local priorities for safer neighbourhoods, better transit, stronger by-laws, families, seniors, small businesses, outreach services, and healthcare in Welland.
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Contact LucaMy Promise to Ward 5
A safer, stronger, more united Ward 5.
Better transit and infrastructure
Safer neighbourhoods, public spaces, and transit routes
Smarter by-law updates that reflect today's neighbourhoods
More community meetings where residents have a real voice
Support for local families, seniors, and small businesses
Stronger property standards and accountability
Compassionate solutions for homelessness, addiction, and mental health supports
Why I am Here
Local government should work with the people, not around them.
My name is Luca Mele, and I am running for Ward 5 City Councillor because I believe local government should work with the people, not around them.
For years, I have worked to bring residents together through community conversations, outreach, cleanups, and support for families and vulnerable people in need.
Ward 5 deserves a councillor who is accessible, transparent, and willing to work with residents, businesses, community groups, and every level of government to get things done.
A Platform Built With the Community
Practical priorities that can improve daily life in Ward 5.
A strong platform should not come from one person alone. It should come from the people who live, work, raise families, run businesses, and build their lives in the community every day.
Community and Business
Monthly meetings, face-to-face access, resident ideas, cleanups, support for small businesses, stronger standards, BIAs, and community awareness.
Homelessness, Rehab, Shelters
Expanded shelter, addiction recovery, and outreach services in appropriate locations that balance compassion, safety, and neighbourhood concerns.
By-laws and Taxes
Modernized parking, property standards, shared driveway, zoning by-laws, and affordability measures for seniors and working families.
Healthcare
Expanded healthcare services and diagnostic access in Welland so residents do not need to travel outside the city for care.
Your Voice at City Hall
Regular community meetings, accessibility, transparency, and resident-driven ideas published as part of the full platform.
Election Day Is October 26, 2026
Vote Mele for Ward 5 City Councillor.
Who is Luca
Leadership means showing up for people.
Luca Mele is a hardworking single father of two who has spent nearly two decades serving his community without holding public office.
After overcoming life-threatening illness and serious car accidents, Luca remained dedicated to helping others through community round tables, rallies, protests, charity work, and outreach for unhoused individuals and families in need.
For over 15 years, Luca has consistently organized food and clothing drives, supported shelters, and toured across Canada several times a year helping raise and donate money to people facing hardship.
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Running in Ward 5 to be your next City Councillor.
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I am running to be your Ward 5 City Councillor. All donations are greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
Contributions can be made by any Ontario resident. Corporate and union donations are not permitted. Each donor is allowed to contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a municipal candidate.
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have, request a lawn sign, sign up to volunteer or just send me a note.
votemele@gmail.com