A Record
of Results
Working for a stronger, more vibrant Lincoln — today and for tomorrow.
Ward 2 Accomplishments
Real improvements in our neighbourhoods.
Safer Streets
- Lowered Residential Streets speed limit to 40 KM/Hr
- Installation of neighbourhood traffic calming measures on Hixon Street
- Truck Restrictions established for Thirty Road & Mountainview Road
- Established the Toen's Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Program with MTO
Parks & Recreation
- Prokich Park upgrades: path lighting, shade sail for splash pad, courtside wind screens, water filling station
- Ashby Park revitalization: bicycle pump track & additional tree planting
- Village Park upgrades: rubberized surface
- Established the Miyawaki Forest Project with Lincoln Green on Ashby Drive
Cemetery Upgrades
- Mount Osborne Cemetery upgrades: new columbarium, beautification, additional water faucets, repaving
Downtown & Beautification
- Downtown revitalization
- Beautification across ward 2 and Town: More hanging baskets, planters, flower beds, trees and Christmas decorations
- Helped Establish the Pedestrian Crosswalks at William & King Street and Rose & Lincoln Avenues
- Filled in Key Sidewalk Gaps - Hixon Street (Barry Drive to Hillside) and Mountain Street (Cassandra to Connor Drive)
- Installation of the Remembrance Day Crosswalk at William & King Street with Lincoln Fire and Rescue
Streets & Sidewalks
- Durham Road Reconstruction
- Aberdeen Road & Hillside Drive Reconstruction
- Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction (King Street to the South Service Road)
- King Street Reconstruction (Hillview Drive to Durham)
- Blezzard Drive Turnaround Reconstructed
- Jordan Village Improvements
- Dutch Lane Bridge Rehabilitation
- Large Culvert Replacements on Dutch Lane & Cosby Road
Council Accomplishments
Results John has helped deliver for all of Lincoln.
Funding & Economic Development
- Advocated and secured close to $100M in funding from upper levels of government
- Attracted New Business Investments
- Developed a new tourism branding, the Niagara Benchlands, to help grow our local tourism and hospitality economy
Infrastructure
- Supported smart investments in infrastructure: improvements to roads, bridges, culverts and rail crossings
- And supported a robust infrastructure renewal program that saw unprecedented levels of construction across Lincoln
- Annual Roads Program delivered improvements to Walker, Konkle, Zimmerman, Spring Creek & Cosby Roads and Dutch Lane
Transit
- Establishment of a new on-demand transit system and Region Wide Transit Authority
- Standardized transit fare $3.50 for a single ride
- Beginning September 6, 2026 established Regional Sunday & Holiday Service
Engagement & Communication
- Ongoing citizenship engagement through Advisory Committees
- Enhanced communication activities through the launch of SpeakUpLincoln and our community newsletters
Parks, Culture & Recreation
- Completion of Prokich. Rotary Sho'arishon & Ashby Drive Parks
- Establishment of the Youth Skills Studio to help get our youth and businesses ready for employment
- Increased Recreation and Cultural Programming
- Completed the new Museum and Cultural Centre
Shared Services
- Enhanced shared services through our Library with the municipality of Pelham