Responsible Government
Respect taxpayers while delivering the services that taxpayers rely on.
Re-elect Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Strong Voice.
Strong Choice.
Practical, accountable leadership rooted in business experience, community service and a clear commitment to Niagara Falls.
Meet Ruth-Ann
A lifelong commitment to Niagara Falls.
Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg is a lifelong Niagara Falls resident, community leader, entrepreneur and public servant with a deep commitment to the city she has always called home.
Ruth-Ann grew up in Niagara Falls and attended Stamford Collegiate Vocational Institute, where her early interest in leadership was evident through her active involvement in student government. She went on to earn an Honours degree from Brock University, majoring in Business with a focus on Marketing and Politics, graduating with First-Class Honours. She furthered her education with a year of study in France.
Read Ruth-Ann’s storyFocused on what matters
Clear priorities for a stronger city.
Ruth-Ann’s approach is grounded in responsible decisions, reliable services and collaboration that puts Niagara Falls residents first.
Looking Out for Seniors
Help seniors stay healthy, active and a socially connected lifestyle.
Investing in Our Youth
Listen to the needs of our next generation.
Housing for a Growing Community
Promote responsible growth that includes attainable and affordable housing for our community.
Investing in Our Infrastructure
Improve roads & sidewalks; support responsible growth.
Protecting Jobs, Business, and Industry
Create opportunities & strengthening our local economy.
Parks, Recreation, and Community
Invest in spaces that bring people together.
Building Safe Communities
Support police, fire and emergency services.
Working Together for Better Healthcare
Support the healthcare infrastructure our growing community needs, doctor recruitment to attract and retain physicians, opportunities for mental wellness through resources and programs, and compassionate hospice care.
Leadership rooted in service
Experience that reaches across the community.
In business
More than 25 years operating a local family business, with firsthand experience in fiscal responsibility, difficult decisions and long-term planning.
In health care
Leadership supporting hospital foundations, healthcare equipment fundraising and the vision for a united South Niagara healthcare system.
In the community
Decades of volunteer leadership with local organizations focused on families, youth, civic pride and community wellbeing.
“I pledge to be approachable, accountable, accessible, inclusive, responsive, transparent and trustworthy.”
Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Get involved
Every conversation makes a difference.
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