Who is Gurjit Grewal?

Gurjit Grewal is a Mayoral Contestant in Brampton, he holds B.A. (Eons), M.Sc. Pol. Science, Diploma in Business Administration and Urban Studies from York University. He is practicing Law in the field of Property Tax assessment in Ontario, he is an oath commissioner in the province of Ontario and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Gurjit Crewal believes that with his multi-lateral combinations of amazing professional, academic and commitment qualities he stands out to be voted for in the coming Municipal Election for the post of a Mayor in Brampton. He understands the importance of a strong municipal economy. With more than 28 years as a provincial property Assessor he has seen first hand how municipal plans have affected towns and cities.

As a valuation manager, he was responsible in 1994 for the Reassessment of Residential and Farm properties for 23 Municipalities. His work has been recognized by his peers who elected him as a Director at the Institute of Municipal Assessors from 1990 to 1994. From 1980 to 1982 Gurjit was President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Mississauga Branch. Gurjit no doubt according to him has a solid grasp of the municipal and management issues facing Brampton.

OASES NEWS: You have a multi-lateral combinations of professions; Aux. constable, Property Tax Consultant, economist and Urban planner in what ways would these professions have direct effect on the citizens of Brampton?

Gurjit Grewal: Thank you OASES NEWS for coming all the way from Toronto and for your patience to cover Brampton’s Mayoral contestants’ plans and programs we have for Brampton City. I have entertainment business, fast food and gas station business so I understand the economy very well in all areas.

As an experienced Aux. constable I will be committed to crime prevention, and increased community policing to help safeguard our streets.

(I)As Property Tax Consultant I will be committed to holding the line on city property taxes for two years.

(ii) I will offer tax incentives and co-operation with our planning department to attract new investments in the city.

OASES NEWS: In what ways would you attract investment opportunities in the city of Brampton?

Gurjit Grewal:

1. Develop a downtown core, create a task force of local businesses, downtown residences, developers and a planning staff to co-operate on improving the downtown core that suits the interest of all stakeholders involved.
2. HWY 410 expansions would be started immediately, from 3 lanes to 5 lanes both ways and work with the provincial government to ensure this happens, and reduce the current daily gridlock.
3. We are now seeing deteriorating facilities in Brampton and I want to invest in improving all these recreational facilities.
4. Go transit services is limited during non-peak hours, I will support expanding go service hours all day.
5. We should be working with the city of Toronto as well as the federal and provincial governments on a rail system that links the airport with Brampton and Toronto.

OASES NEWS: Do you have programs for the youth?

Gurjit Grewal: Yes. The youth unemployment issue will be addressed seriously. I will work with the provincial government to look into expanding a recognizable University campus in the city, providing the youth population with a local university education.

OASES NEWS: What would you like to change if eventually you become The Mayor of Brampton?

Gurjit Grewal:

1. Reduce the salary of the Mayor by 20% and Councilors by 55%
2. Reduce the budget of all the departments, 5% for 2015 and 5% more within 2016
3. Post Councilors and Senior bureaucrats personal expenses online monthly for public viewing
4. Hiring and promotions will be based on merits, not on contacts
5. Senior citizen’s needs for recreational activities will be addressed.
6. Support the local art group in the city.