Gary Carr is a resident of Ward 2 in Burlington
Gary Carr is a strong, experienced leader with a proven record of serving the residents of Burlington
Member of Provincial Parliament
Speaker of the Ontario Legislature
Member of Federal Parliament
Chair of Halton Region
Member of the Halton Region Police Services Board
I will continue to work with other elected members of Council to enhance the quality of life in our community, now and into the future by partnering with staff, residents, businesses, and other levels of government.
I began my career as a professional hockey player. After winning a Memorial Cup championship with the Toronto Marlies I was drafted by the Boston Bruins and spent a few years playing in the International and American hockey leagues.
I quickly learned that the winning team is the one that works together leveraging passion, strategy, and strong leadership to achieve its goals. This lesson drove my success as a Member of Provincial Parliament, Speaker of the Ontario Legislature and later as a Federal Member of Parliament. I’m a long time advocate for Halton residents, and I am proud to have represented our Region at all levels of government. I also served on the Toronto global board and as a board member of the Halton Regional Police Services.
As an elected official my efforts reflect resident priorities. Moving forward, I will continue to help support community safety and well-being, grow the regional economy, protect our natural heritage, and preserve our strong financial position.
If you wish to share your thoughts and feedback with me you can email me at electgarycarr@gmail.com
I look forward to connecting with you.
Gary Carr is a leader with more than three decades of elected experience spanning all three levels of government – municipal, provincial and federal. Gary served as Halton Regional Chair since 2006. Under Gary’s leadership as Chair, Halton Region consistently ranks as one of Canada’s top places to live due to strong municipal finances, low crime rates, reliable public services, high quality of life and value for tax dollars. Gary is a collaborative and strategic leader that brings a proven track record of building consensus and facilitating strong decision making across diverse stakeholder groups including governments, members of council, staff, residents and the business community.
Member of Provincial Parliament
Speaker of the Ontario Legislature
Member of Federal Parliament
Chair of Halton Region
Member of Halton Region Police Services Board
Affordability and Taxes
My record at keeping taxes low is one of the best in all of Ontario. Our taxes at Halton Region have been at or below the rate of inflation for 20 yrs. We need to keep taxes at or below the rate of inflation at the City of Burlington too. I want to bring that record of experience and success on Taxes to the City of Burlington as Ward 2 Councillor.
Managing the City’s Finances
Under my leadership we have maintained an AAA credit rating which is the highest and best rate. Halton Region ranks as a top municipal government with strong municipal finances and value for tax dollars. I will bring that experience and success to the City of Burlington as Ward 2 Councillor.
Accountability and Transparency
Halton Region has a record of building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups including residents, members of council and the business community. I will continue to work with other members of council, staff and residents and businesses to improve Accountability and Transparency at the City of Burlington as Ward 2 Councillor.
Improving Efficiency
I will continue my record with strong municipal finances, a top and best credit rating. Halton region provides robust and well-documented financial plan with high quality, reliable public services. We rank as one of Canada’s top governments due to our reliable, high-quality services.
I want to bring that Halton Region outstanding record of success to the City of Burlington as Ward 2 Councillor
Traffic
We need to improve our road traffic at the City of Burlington. Halton Region traffic lights system is called Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and is the best in Canada. We need to do the same at the City of Burlington.
Keeping traffic moving
Halton Region operates and maintains a regional traffic signal system ( ATMS). It also manages the signal timings on all Regional Roads.
To optimize signal timing, we need:
- An Annual Corridor Review Program
- Replaces and updates signal hardware with newer, smarter technology at the City of Burlington
- Updates traffic signal timings as needed
- Uses a formal communication network
- Completes an annual speed and delay review of corridors
How traffic signals work
- Traffic signals coordinate so vehicles can move along a street without stopping at every light.
- A computerized traffic control system monitors, coordinates and communicates with intersection traffic lights.
We need this system at the City of Burlington.
Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park
What we’re improving
The Burlington Beach Master Plan outlines a vision for the park, including investments in infrastructure, shoreline protection, and ecological restoration. Proposed works will improve the waterfront by expanding accessible public spaces and enhancing recreational, cultural, and tourism opportunities.
Project boundaries
The project will span the Burlington Beach shoreline from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Canal Lift bridge. $72 million dollars is in the budget for this project.
