Building a Bradford that grows Forward together
Yolan Williams is running for Deputy Mayor to bring practical leadership and a clear vision to our community. We have the opportunity to grow responsibly, build a stronger economy, and ensure no one is left behind.
Grow responsibly
Growth creates opportunity and responsibility. We must plan for the Bradford we are becoming before it arrives.
Infrastructure first
We will ensure roads, transit, and services keep pace with new development, not trail behind it.
Long-term planning
Major decisions will be made with a clear view of the future, not just the next election.
Transparent budgeting
Residents will see where every dollar goes and what it is expected to achieve.
Responsible investment
Taxpayer dollars will be treated with respect and directed toward measurable results.
Understanding where your tax dollars go
My goal is simple: residents should not need a financial background to understand how their town works. As a Senior Financial Advisor, I believe people make better decisions when they have clear, easy-to-understand information. The same idea should apply to local government. Residents deserve transparency and clarity about the following:
Tax dollars
Where their tax dollars are being spent
Project costs
What major projects will cost
Funding sources
How those projects will be funded
Expected outcomes
What outcomes are expected
Plain answers on spending
Good government starts with informed residents. When people know where their money goes and why, they can take part in decisions that shape our community. I support more transparency through clear, simple reports that show:
Grow our economy
Bradford is entering a period of significant economic opportunity. The future Highway 400/425 corridor has the potential to attract new investment, create jobs, support business growth, and strengthen Bradford’s position as a destination for employers and entrepreneurs. The question is not whether growth is coming. The question is whether we are prepared to maximize its benefits for our residents and local businesses.
local business Growth
Support the shops and services that already make Bradford strong.
quality job creation
Encourage employers who offer good pay and real opportunity.
Attract strategic investment
We will pursue investment that strengthens our community for the long term.
Community-wide benefits
Make sure growth lifts every corner of Bradford, not just a few.
Supporting Historic Downtown Bradford
Downtown Bradford is more than a place to shop. It is part of who we are. It holds our history and our community spirit. Our future growth should support our historic downtown, not fight against it. New jobs and businesses are coming to the Highway 400/425 area. We need to make sure our downtown stays lively and strong. I will support efforts that:
Attract visitors & new customers
Bring more people downtown to shop, eat, and stay. A busy downtown is a healthy downtown.
Arts & culture
Support arts, culture, and tourism initiatives that draw people in and keep them coming back.
Promote local businesses & entrepreneurship
Help local owners grow and allow new ideas to take root.
Encourage community events & public spaces
Create reasons for people to come together downtown.
Grow together
The strongest communities are built through relationships. I have seen the power of bringing people together.
Youth need More Places to Belong
Young people need opportunities to thrive close to home. We will build a Bradford where they stay, engage, and lead. I stand behind:
Connected, active, included
Seniors are an important part of our community’s story and future. I will advocate for practical solutions that reduce isolation.
Community
Connected community
Great things happen when people come together. Resilient communities are built on strong relationships.
Through my work in schools, community organizations, nonprofit leadership, and cultural programming, I have seen the power of bringing people together. I will work to strengthen partnerships among:
