​​City maintains strong representation at Ontario’s municipal advocacy table as Vicente begins new term

BRAMPTON, ON (August 18, 2026) – Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor for Wards 1 and 5, has been acclaimed to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term, serving as a representative for the Regional and Single Tier caucus. The results were announced during the 2026 AMO Annual Conference in Ottawa.

​Regional Councillor Paul Vicente’s return to the AMO Board of Directors marks continued strong representation for Brampton at Ontario’s municipal advocacy table. Credit: City of Brampton

Earning the support of municipal peers from across Ontario, Councillor Vicente’s continued representation strengthens Brampton’s presence at one of the province’s leading municipal advocacy organizations. His role on the AMO Board provides an important platform to advance the priorities of one of Canada’s fastest-growing big cities and help shape province-wide discussions on the issues affecting municipalities and their residents. 

Regional Councillor Vicente’s successes at the AMO Board

Regional Councillor Vicente has served on the AMO Board since 2020, bringing Brampton and Peel Region’s perspective to province-wide municipal discussions. His advocacy has focused on:

• Growth and housing: Advocating for practical solutions that help municipalities respond to rapid population growth and housing demand while building complete communities.
• Infrastructure investment: Championing investment in the infrastructure growing municipalities need, including public transit, transportation networks and water and wastewater systems.
• Community safety: Advocating for policies, resources and partnerships that help municipalities respond to community safety and well-being needs.
• Stronger provincial-municipal partnerships: Working to ensure municipalities have the funding, legislative support and provincial partnership required to address local priorities and deliver results for residents.
  

Building on this work, Councillor Vicente will use his 2026–2028 term to continue strengthening AMO’s voice, advancing practical policy solutions and ensuring Brampton’s perspective is represented in province-wide discussions on the issues affecting municipalities. 

His continued representation complements Brampton’s participation in the 2026 AMO Annual Conference, where City representatives are advancing key priorities with provincial leaders and municipal partners.

Brampton advances priorities at the 2026 AMO Conference

As one of the fastest-growing of Canada’s big cities and the third-largest city in Ontario, Brampton brought a clear message to the 2026 AMO Conference, advocating for key priorities including: 

• Transit and mobility: Advancing the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Queen Street–Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), along with transit electrification and other transportation investments to reduce congestion, enable housing and connect residents to jobs and opportunities. 
  
• Housing and growth-enabling infrastructure: Securing investment in water and wastewater capacity, shovel-ready infrastructure, community facilities and downtown revitalization to support new housing and build complete communities.
• Health care: Accelerating progress on Brampton’s second hospital, securing approvals for a comprehensive Cancer Care Centre at Brampton Civic Hospital and seeking provincial support to plan a third hospital. Brampton is also advocating for continued investment in William Osler Health System’s partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine to train and retain more physicians locally.
• Community safety and well-being: Seeking stronger provincial support for justice system capacity, mental health and wellness services, homelessness prevention, community-based interventions and emergency services to respond to the needs of a rapidly growing population.

Learn more about Brampton’s advocacy priorities and the investments needed to support the city’s continued growth at brampton.ca/partners.​

Quotes

“Regional Councillor Vicente’s acclamation strengthens Brampton’s voice at an important municipal advocacy table at a time when our city is experiencing unprecedented growth. Having a Brampton representative on the AMO Board helps ensure the needs of our residents are part of province-wide discussions and strengthens our advocacy for the investments we need in transit, housing-enabling infrastructure, health care and community safety. I congratulate Paul on his return to the board and look forward to his continued advocacy for Brampton.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

​“I am honoured to continue serving on the AMO Board and grateful for the support of municipal colleagues from across Ontario. This role gives me the opportunity to bring Brampton’s perspective to the table while working with municipalities across the province on the challenges we share. As Brampton continues to grow, I will keep advocating for practical solutions, stronger infrastructure investment and the tools municipalities need to build complete, safe and thriving communities” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5, City of Brampton; Board of Directors, Association of Municipalities of Ontario ​