OAKVILLE, ON, March 12, 2024 – On February 14, 2024, Halton Regional Council appointed Milton Councillor Ms. Sameera Ali to the Halton Police Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council.
Ms. Ali has been serving as Ward 4 Councillor in the Town of Milton since 2018. She holds a Masters Degree in International Relations. Professionally she has over 15 years of experience in managing multi-lingual Public Relations and marketing campaigns for clients all over the world. She continues to serve the community with compassion while volunteering her time on 11 boards/committees and various local causes.
“It is such an incredible honour to be part of this prestigious board,” said Ms. Ali. “As someone who has been an avid advocate for public safety for many years, I am excited to learn more about community safety, policing and judiciary through this role. I want to thank the Halton Regional Council and the Halton Police Board for their confidence in me, I hope to make everyone proud.”
Halton Police Board Chair, Councillor Jeff Knoll offered the following words of welcome to Ms. Ali, “We are pleased to welcome Regional Councillor Sameera Ali to the Halton Police Board. Her extensive public service background and deep commitment to our community’s welfare equip her to add valuable perspectives to our Board. Councillor Ali’s experience in community engagement and understanding of Halton’s challenges will be crucial as we address key safety and quality of life issues. We anticipate her innovative contributions will enhance our decision making and promoting a safer and more inclusive Halton. We look forward to collaborating with Councillor Ali, leveraging her insights to improve our service to the community.”
Ms. Ali was sworn in on Monday, March 11, 2024, and will join her first Board meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024.