They’re places where people know their neighbours, feel safe, enjoy spending time together and have a voice in shaping their community.
Our Strong Neighbourhoods priority is about taking care of the places we share, listening and responding to residents, and helping people connect and participate in their communities.
Strong neighbourhoods aren’t built by City Hall alone. They’re built by the people who live in them, with the City providing the places, opportunities and support they need.
Taking Care of Our Neighbourhoods
Sometimes making a neighbourhood better starts with something as simple as fixing a pothole, repairing a broken sidewalk or addressing a problem in a local park.
When residents bring these concerns to our office, we work directly with City staff to get them addressed as quickly as possible. Not every issue can be resolved immediately, but timely responses and persistent follow-up are essential parts of good municipal service.
Taking care of the details is part of taking care of our neighbourhoods.
Investing in Our Shared Spaces
Parks, trails, playgrounds and community centres are where neighbours meet, families gather and people of all ages enjoy their community.
We’ve worked with residents and City staff to advance dozens of improvements across Ward 6, from playground renewals and new recreational facilities to upgrades to parks and trails.
Some projects have benefited from partnerships and outside funding. At Sawgrass Park, we helped secure donor support to expand the renewed playground. We’ve also helped secure federal funding for enhancements to the Culham Trail.
Explore our Ward 6 Projects Map to see completed, ongoing and planned improvements in your neighbourhood.
Listening to Residents and Giving Them a Voice
The people who know a neighbourhood best are the people who live there.
That’s why Councillor Joe Horneck goes door to door every summer, speaking directly with residents about what’s working and what needs attention.
We’ve also held numerous street meetings, bringing neighbours together to discuss shared concerns right where they’re experiencing them.
When projects such as traffic calming or park improvements are being considered, we organize community meetings to explain the options, hear different perspectives and help residents influence the decisions that follow.
We also attend meetings organized by residents and community groups, helping bring their ideas and concerns to City staff and Council.
As Mississauga grows and changes, our commitment is to keep residents informed and involved in decisions affecting their neighbourhoods.
Bringing Neighbours Together
When neighbours know one another, they’re better able to share information, look out for each other and work together on local concerns.
Since 2022, we’ve helped launch seven Neighbourhood Watch groups and supported the establishment of the Hazel Heights Residents Association. We’ve also worked with established community organizations to encourage neighbourhood involvement.
Neighbourhood Watch is a good example of how these efforts serve more than one purpose. While the programs begin with crime prevention, they also bring neighbours together and create opportunities to address other community priorities.
Creating Opportunities to Connect
Community events give residents opportunities to meet and enjoy time together.
We’ve organized activities ranging from Movies in the Park and skating parties to practical learning opportunities such as our Safety in the Home event, which included CPR training.
We’ve also hosted gatherings such as our Ward 6 Iftar Dinner, celebrating the diversity of our community.
Just as importantly, we support resident-organized activities, including neighbourhood barbecues, park cleanups and tree-planting events.
Whether it’s a large community celebration or a small gathering of neighbours, these activities help build friendships and encourage people to take pride in their communities.
Movies in the Park
Safety in the Home
Ward 6 Iftar Dinner
Helping Young People Understand Their City
Communities are also strengthened when people understand how their City works.
Each year, we invite elementary school classes to City Hall for an interactive introduction to municipal government, including a mock Council debate. During the 2025–26 school year alone, we welcomed more than 200 students.
We’ve also had nine high school co-op students in our office and given scores of high school students opportunities to earn their community service hours.
Read about the tours from one of our co-op students in Expanding Student Civics.
Safer Streets,
Stronger Neighbourhoods
Safe Streets and Strong Neighbourhoods go hand in hand.
When streets are safer for walking and cycling, residents have more opportunities to enjoy local parks, visit neighbours and participate in community life.
And when neighbours know and look out for one another, they’re more likely to show consideration for others using their streets.
That’s why our work on traffic calming, pedestrian safety, crime prevention and Neighbourhood Watch supports both priorities.
Get Involved in Your Neighbourhood
Getting to know your neighbours, volunteering at an event, participating in a community meeting or suggesting improvements to a park are all ways to contribute.
Our office can help residents connect with community organizations, organize neighbourhood activities, address local concerns and bring ideas for improvement to the City.
Have an idea for improving your neighbourhood? Contact our office. We’d like to hear from you.
How Our Priorities Were Shaped
Our priorities grew out of conversations with thousands of Ward 6 residents. Traffic safety, rising property taxes, City responsiveness and neighbourhood safety were among the concerns raised most frequently.
Those conversations helped shape our three priorities: Safe Streets, Fair Taxes and Strong Neighbourhoods. They continue to guide our work as we listen to residents, address local concerns and look for opportunities to improve our communities.
- Safe StreetsSlower traffic and safer crossings on the streets where you live.
- Fair TaxesCareful spending, so your tax dollars deliver good value.
- Strong NeighbourhoodsParks, community spaces and the groups that bring neighbours together.
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