Protecting Our Community in Maple & Kleinburg
Families should feel safe walking to school, enjoying our parks and trails, and living in their neighbourhoods. Angela Saggese, candidate for Vaughan Ward 1 City Councillor, will make community safety a priority for Maple and Kleinburg.
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In Angela's Words
“Protecting our community starts with the places we use every day.”Angela Saggese, candidate for Vaughan Ward 1 City Councillor
One of the things I hear most from residents is simple. They want to feel safe in the community they call home.
Protecting our community starts with the places we use every day: our neighbourhood streets, our parks, our trails, our schools and the public spaces where families gather. That means making our streets safer, improving safety around school routes and busy intersections, and making sure our parks and public spaces remain welcoming and well cared for.
It also means working together. Some of the best ideas come from the people who live here, which is why I believe in working closely with residents, ratepayer associations, neighbourhood watch groups and local community partners to support practical, community-based safety initiatives.
And just as importantly, residents deserve to be kept informed. Whether it's a neighbourhood concern, a safety issue or an important local decision, people should have access to timely information and know their voices are being heard.
As your Ward 1 Councillor, I'll work every day to strengthen neighbourhood safety, support our local communities and help ensure Maple and Kleinburg remain safe, welcoming places for families today and for future generations. That's how we protect our community while planning for tomorrow.
Transcript of Angela's video, lightly edited for readability. Watch on YouTube.
Angela's Plan for a Safer Ward 1
Practical steps to strengthen safety across Maple and Kleinburg.
Stronger neighbourhood safety
Strengthen neighbourhood safety across every part of Maple and Kleinburg.
Safer school routes
Improve safety around school routes and high-traffic areas where children and families walk every day.
Safer streets, parks and trails
Promote safer streets, parks, trails and public spaces for families and residents of all ages.
Work with local partners
Work with ratepayer associations, neighbourhood watch groups and local partners to support community-based safety initiatives.
Keep residents informed
Keep residents up to date on the safety issues and decisions that affect their neighbourhood.
Community Safety in Ward 1: How It Works
Keeping Ward 1 safe takes several partners working together. In Vaughan's two-tier system, police services are provided by York Region, while the City of Vaughan is responsible for services such as fire and rescue, by-law enforcement, parks and local roads.
That means a Ward Councillor's role is to be a strong advocate: bringing residents' concerns to Council and regional partners, pushing for safer street and school route design, and supporting community-led programs like neighbourhood watch. Angela will be that voice for Maple and Kleinburg.
Source: City of Vaughan, Council 101: Understanding Vaughan's municipal government.
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What is Angela Saggese's plan for community safety?
Angela will strengthen neighbourhood safety across Maple and Kleinburg, improve safety around school routes and high-traffic areas, promote safer streets, parks and trails, and work with ratepayers and neighbourhood watch groups on community-based safety initiatives.
How will Angela make school routes safer in Ward 1?
Angela will focus on safety around school routes and high-traffic areas so children and families can walk and travel safely every day.
Who is responsible for policing in Vaughan?
Police services in Vaughan are provided by York Region. The City of Vaughan handles services such as fire and rescue, by-law enforcement, parks and local roads. A Ward Councillor advocates for residents with both levels of government.
Will Angela work with neighbourhood watch and ratepayer groups?
Yes. Angela will work with local partners, including ratepayer associations and neighbourhood watch groups, to support community-based safety initiatives.
Page updated September 2026
Angela Saggese's Priorities for Ward 1
Explore each part of Angela's plan for Maple and Kleinburg, or see all priorities and videos.