For nearly 30 years, Chad has been a fierce advocate for Hamilton and Stoney Creek residents, having served the community as a city councillor from 1995 to 2021, and as a Member of Parliament from 2021 to 2025. A lifelong resident of Hamilton East - Stoney Creek, Chad attended Glendale High School, the University of Western Ontario, and McMaster University. He is passionate about engaging local residents and community stakeholders, focusing his efforts on upgrading local infrastructure, investing in our aging housing stock, and giving priority to the development of the City's waterfront, downtown, and local BIAs.

As the former President of City Housing Hamilton, Chad worked with all levels of government to invest in the much-needed repairs of over 6,000 publicly owned, affordable housing units, working alongside stakeholders to secure a record $145 million CMHC investment. With the support of his council colleagues, Chad secured municipal resources for additional women's shelter services to alleviate the pressures experienced by local shelter providers. His other housing initiatives include the creation of a local Tenant Defence Fund to assist tenants with rising as well as local Hamilton housing policies related to modular homes as part of the City's application for Rapid Housing funds.

From the creation and development of new community parks and trails to the opening of a new food bank, Chad knows community consultation is an integral part of improving the quality of life for everyone in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek!