Welcome to Our Community

Whether you live among our gently rolling hills, scenic vistas, impressive farmland, and forested countryside, or within the welcoming neighborhoods and subdivisions of Beeton, we share a vibrant home. Your concerns, priorities, and vision for our ward matter deeply to me. As a long-time rural resident, I am fully committed to keeping our community safe, clean, and thriving for every family. Deep Community Roots My family and I have proudly called New Tecumseth home since around 1992—first living in Tottenham and now in our rural area. My wife and I raised our two sons here (alongside plenty of local wildlife!). Over the decades, I’ve stayed deeply invested in our town's success: Local Leadership: President of the Tottenham & Beeton Chamber of Commerce. Community Involvement: Former assistant coach in youth baseball and soccer, and active member of the Environmental Committee. Civic Advocacy: Frequent advocate at Council deputations, including championing the need for inter-community transit. Municipal Candidate: Running with a proven commitment to New Tecumseth across the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 elections. Key Platform Highlights I continue to advocate for practical, forward-looking solutions that enhance our quality of life: Better Connectivity: Expanding walking and cycling trails to safely link our communities. Accessible Transit: Establishing an inter-community transit service funded through fare revenue and local sponsorships. Tourism & Local Economy: Expanding community events to attract visitors and boost local businesses. Affordable Housing Solutions: Advocating to provincial leadership for alternative home ownership models—addressing housing costs without reducing municipal development fees that safeguard our town's financial health. Online Safety: Writing directly to Premiers urging stronger internet security protections for minors. Supporting Our Local Businesses To further support our local economy, I created and operate localbuz.ca—a free online directory designed to showcase and support our hometown businesses and service providers. (On hiatus, but reactivating shortly after updating) Know a local business that isn't listed yet? Reach out to me directly, and I will happily add them to our directory at no cost. Experience & Background My background combines community service with practical professional skills: Real Estate & Housing Policy: Former Member of the Ontario Realtor Party (ORP), working on real estate legislation and affordable housing initiatives. Professional Skillset: Extensive experience in contract negotiation, general business management, statistics, risk management, and broadcast production. Let’s Connect & Get Out the Vote! I look forward to meeting you at upcoming debates, community events, and meet-and-greets across the ward. Connect Online: Visit my Facebook page for detailed platform updates and discussion. Your Voice Matters: Regardless of who you choose to support, the most important thing is to make your voice heard—please remember to get out and vote! Wishing you a fine day, Peter Barbati Candidate for Municipal Council – Ward 5, New Tecumseth