HAMILTON – Ontario PC Party Leader Doug Ford today announced that lifelong community leader, local business owner and Hamilton City Councillor Jeff Beattie will be the Ontario PC candidate for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek in the upcoming provincial by-election.
A lifelong Winona resident and proud sixth-generation Stoney Creeker, Beattie owns and operates Winona Gardens with his wife, Tina. Founded by his grandfather in 1953 on Beattie family land dating back to 1890, the family business was recognized with the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award in 2018. Beattie has also served as a Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board trustee, Vice-Chair and Ward 10 Councillor, while remaining active with organizations including the Winona Peach Festival, 1st Winona Scouting and Fifty United Church.
“Jeff Beattie has spent his life giving back to Hamilton East–Stoney Creek,” said Doug Ford, Leader of the Ontario PC Party. “As a successful small business owner, dedicated community volunteer and respected city councillor, Jeff has a proven record of delivering results. He understands the priorities of local families and will be a strong voice as we continue protecting Ontario, creating good-paying jobs, building infrastructure and investing in the services people rely on.”
Under Doug Ford’s leadership, Hamilton East–Stoney Creek has benefited from major investments in health care and infrastructure, including an expanded emergency department at Hamilton General Hospital, a new patient tower at Juravinski Hospital, a new 224-bed long-term care home in Stoney Creek, the opening of Confederation GO Station, construction of the new Grimsby GO Station, investments in local water infrastructure to support new housing, and funding to connect more Hamilton residents to primary care.
“I’m honoured to have the opportunity to represent the community that has given so much to me and my family,” said Jeff Beattie. “Hamilton East–Stoney Creek is a great place to live, work and raise a family, and I want to continue fighting for the people who call it home. As part of Doug Ford’s team, I’ll work every day to build on the progress we’ve made, strengthen our local economy and continue delivering the investments our community needs.”
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