Veteran councillor announces bid to be next mayor of Oshawa, Ontario

Some politicians make New Year’s resolutions. Others, like Oshawa Regional Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, make New Year’s commitments.

Marimpietri, who has served on Oshawa Council since 2003 (except for a four-year blip from 2014-2018) is the first to throw his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of Oshawa in this fall’s municipal election to replace incumbent Dan Carter, who has announced he won’t running for re-election.

Marimpietri said he plans to restore Oshawa as an economic powerhouse while protecting affordability, strengthening neighbourhoods, and building a city that “works for everyone” if he is elected.

“For over two decades, I’ve performed the work required to help diversity our local economy and build a strong, resilient city,” Marimpietri said in announcing his mayoralty bid. “I’ve collaborated and negotiated with every level of government to make Oshawa stronger. I’ve worked with industry leaders and I’ve learned what it takes to deliver results. When others said it couldn’t be done, we united our team and made it happen.”

His goal, he said, is a city where transit works, parks and green spaces are larger and more age-friendly, the downtown thrives, and neighbourhoods are safe, sustainable, and vibrant – “from the ridges, through downtown, to the waterfront.”

For Marimpietri, it’s now time to apply that experience, that clarity, and a “bold, dynamic vision” to lead Oshawa forward.

“It’s not a resolution,” he said. “It is a commitment.”

Oshawa Regional Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri