Responsible Growth for Maple & Kleinburg
Maple and Kleinburg are growing fast. Angela Saggese, candidate for Vaughan Ward 1 City Councillor, believes growth has to come with the roads, schools, services and transit to support it, while protecting the character that makes our communities special.
▶ Watch: Angela Saggese on responsible growth for Maple & Kleinburg
In Angela's Words
“Responsible growth means thinking ahead, not reacting after the fact.”Angela Saggese, candidate for Vaughan Ward 1 City Councillor
Growth is happening across Ward 1, and that's not the problem. The real question is whether we're planning for it the right way.
Responsible growth means thinking ahead, not reacting after the fact. Before major development moves forward, we need to make sure that our roads, traffic, schools, parks and community services are ready to support the families who live here.
It also means investing in the places that already bring our community together, like our parks, public spaces and community hubs, so they continue to serve residents as Ward 1 grows.
Residents deserve to be part of the conversation. Better consultation, clearer communication and timely updates help build trust and ensure decisions reflect the needs of our neighbourhoods.
And as we grow, we must protect the character of Maple and Kleinburg, the unique communities that so many families are proud to call home. As your Ward 1 Councillor, I'll support responsible planning that puts residents first, protects our community, and ensures we continue planning for tomorrow without losing what makes Maple and Kleinburg so special.
Transcript of Angela's video, lightly edited for readability. Watch on YouTube.
Angela's Plan for Responsible Growth
How Angela will make sure Ward 1 grows the right way.
Infrastructure before development
Prioritize the infrastructure our communities need before major new development is approved.
Protect the character of Maple and Kleinburg
Support planning decisions that respect and protect what makes our neighbourhoods and village cores unique.
Plan with roads, schools and services in mind
Make sure growth is planned together with traffic, roads, schools and community services.
Move the Kirby GO Station forward
Push to move the future Kirby GO Station closer to construction and deliver real progress on this important transit connection.
Local control of key roads
Support bringing Dufferin Street, Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive under Vaughan's responsibility for better local planning and accountability.
Better consultation and community hubs
Keep residents informed with better consultation and timely updates, and revitalize local community hubs and public spaces.
Growth in Ward 1: The Local Picture
A future GO Station at Keele Street and Kirby Road
The City of Vaughan is studying how a potential future GO Station could fit into the community at Keele Street and Kirby Road through the Block 27 Transit Hub Special Study. The Block 27 area, bounded by Teston Road, Keele Street, Kirby Road and Jane Street, is planned as a complete community with housing, retail, community facilities and parks. Angela wants to see real progress that turns this transit connection from a plan into a station.
Growth that fits our communities
New neighbourhoods need roads, transit, schools and services in place, not years later. Angela will ask the tough questions at Council so that development in Maple and Kleinburg is matched by the infrastructure residents depend on, and so the character of our communities is protected.
Source: City of Vaughan, Planning for future transit in the Keele Street and Kirby Road area (April 2026).
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What is Angela Saggese's position on development in Maple and Kleinburg?
Angela supports responsible growth: infrastructure before major development, planning that accounts for roads, traffic, schools and services, and decisions that protect the character of Maple and Kleinburg.
Does Angela Saggese support the Kirby GO Station?
Yes. Angela will push to move the future Kirby GO Station closer to construction and deliver real progress on this important transit connection for Ward 1.
Where would a new GO Station be located in Vaughan?
The City of Vaughan's Block 27 Transit Hub Special Study is examining a potential future GO Station at Keele Street and Kirby Road, within the area bounded by Teston Road, Keele Street, Kirby Road and Jane Street.
How will Angela protect the character of Kleinburg and Maple?
By supporting planning decisions that respect the character of our neighbourhoods and village cores, and by making sure residents are consulted and kept informed about development in their community.
Why does Angela want Vaughan to take over some regional roads?
Dufferin Street, Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive are currently York Region roads. Angela supports bringing them under Vaughan's responsibility to improve local planning and accountability.
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.