Accomplishments of Brandon Tozzo and this Council

In early 2024, Brandon authored and presented a motion calling on the federal and provincial governments to designate Kingston as an “area of high physician need”, and to stop municipalities from competing against one another for doctors. The motion passed 11–1 and urged higher levels of government to provide supports to address Kingston’s critical shortage of family physicians. He also supported funding local clinics through a $100K Primary Care Clinic Grant, helping one clinic roster 1,700 new patients by bolstering administrative and allied‑health capacity.

With an investment of $3 million over this term of Council, the City of Kingston is projected to eliminate the waitlist for unattached patients by the end of 2026.

For 2025, Kingston is investing approximately $40 million in road repairs, maintenance, and reconstruction projects. This includes pothole fixes (over 3,200 done so far), crack sealing, asphalt treatments, and full-scale reconstructions, covering about 77 km of road deemed in poor condition.

Launched in fall 2024 as a pilot program running through 2026, Automated Speed Enforcement uses mobile cameras rotating every three months in designated Community Safety Zones—primarily near schools and high‑pedestrian areas

As of August 2024, Kingscourt and Rideau Heights began posting reduced speed limits: 40 km/h across most residential neighbourhoods, and 30 km/h on local roads in front of schools

The City contributed $1 million towards the Inclusive Play Project in Shannon Park with the community group raising over $700,000.


The City is spending $700,000 on park improvement to Ronald Lavallee Memorial Kiwanis Park with better play equipment and community space.

Supported the Neighborhood Activation Fund to support community street parties, movie nights and other community gatherings.

Brandon returned every phone call and responded to every email.

Held townhalls and attended community events and public consultations.

Brandon knocked on doors every week and solicited community feedback.

As a member of Kingston’s Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, Brandon helped recognize efforts to build an inclusive playground, which raised $700,000 in community advocacy and is expected to benefit people of all abilities. Council committed $1 million towards the Inclusive Play Project.

Kingston's property tax increases have been the second lowest of major cities in Ontario.

The City has expanded the Municipal fee assistance program. In September 2024, the City launched a one-year pilot partnership with Lionhearts to offer MFAP members a $10 discount on fresh produce and prepared foods at local pop-up markets. This expanded MFAP beyond cultural and transit services into food security.Property tax increases have been the second lowest of major cities in Ontario since 2022.

The City expanded 15-minute service on major express corridors (Express 501/502, 701/702) Mon–Fri until 8 pm, and weekends 10 am–7 pm.

Multiple routes increased in frequency; new early-morning, late-evening, and weekend trips were added in Rideau Heights

A direct connection to the Rideau Heights Community Centre to grocery stores, healthcare services and major transit hubs.

Council has approved thousands of new units in various forms: townhouses, tiny homes, repurposed heritage buildings (e.g. Princess Street site with 160 units, supportive and affordable housing).

This has resulted in $28 million in federal grants and $3.2 M from the Ontario Building Faster Fund (July 2025) — Rewards for exceeding housing targets: Kingston built 966 new homes in early 2025 (145 % of its target), unlocking funding for further housing and community infrastructure.

The City is pursuing authorization to hire up to five special constables, who would operate under the Kingston Police Service Board. This move aims to bolster bylaw compliance, community engagement, and enforcement capacity. Training and approvals are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

In 2025, the City committed $6.28 million in capital funding toward relocating and enhancing emergency shelter options and moving away from the temporary Adelaide Street Shelter, part of broader efforts to support vulnerable residents.

The City purchased multiple properties (including 206 Concession St., 113 Lower Union St., and especially 309 Queen Mary Road) with the intent to convert them into transitional and supportive housing for individuals aged 55+ and those with health and social support needs. The Queen Mary Road project alone is expected to house 30–35 residents, integrated with a primary care clinic and community programming.

During deliberations over a proposed multi‑sport stadium at the Memorial Centre, Brandon emerged as a vocal critic of the consultation process. He raised strong concerns over lack of transparency, staff bypassing protocols, and advocated that proposals follow proper democratic processes. He joined two others as the only dissenting votes (3–9) in early feasibility direction.