Gael has lived in the City of Brampton since 1975. She was first elected to Council as an Alderman for Ward 7 in 1988. In 1991 she successfully ran for Regional Council and served the residents of Ward 7 & 11 until 2003, at which time she was elected to serve the newly formed wards 7 & 8. Gael has identified Safety, Health and Prosperity as her priorities and essential to preserving the quality of life in Brampton. She dedicates her time as Councillor and citizen to these issues.

Gael believes that nothing is more important than the safety and security of your family home and community. She has demonstrated this belief in her 20 years of service to safety in Brampton. Serving since 1998 on the Peel Regional Police Services Board Gael has brought the views of her residents to the Board and Regional Council. As Volunteer President to the Brampton Safe City Association Brampton’s she was instrumental in Brampton receiving recognition in January of 2003 as one of Canada’s Safest Communities by the Safe Community Foundation of Canada.

Gael is married to Larry Zacher and has two daughters Amie and Emily.

As Regional Councillor, Gael’s commitment to the long term efficiency and effectiveness of regional government is reflected in the leadership role she has takes, serving on the following committees:

  • Management Committee (Chair)
  • Budget Committee
  • Audit Committee (Chair)
  • Strategic Planning Committee (Chair)
  • Human Services Committee
  • Housing Committee
  • Planning Committee
  • Public Works Committee
  • Chinguacousy Health Services Board

Protecting the Region’s investment in capital infrastructure, Gael serves on:

  • The oversight committees for Peel’s Water and Wastewater Expansion Progam,
  • The Construction of two new Long Term Care facilities,
  • The recently approved expansion of Regional Headquarters as a joint use with Peel Regional Police #21 Division
  • A new Police Facility on Derry Road in Mississauga.

On Brampton Council Gael serves:

  • Administration and Finance Committee (Vice Chair)
  • Economic Development
  • Community Services Committee
  • Building and Property Committee
  • Planning Committee
  • Works and Transportation Committee
  • Budget Committee (Chair)
  • The Floral City Strategy
  • Governance Committee

She also serves on:

  • Brampton Safe City Association (Past President)
  • The Brampton Public Library Board
  • Halton Peel District Health Council
  • Peel Advisory Committee on Older Adults Housing
  • Peel Living

Gael played a leadership role as a board member of the William Osler Health Centre, Halton Peel District Health Council and Chinguacousy Health Services Board in encouraging the province to approve a new second hospital for Brampton at Dixie and Boivaird. At Regional Council, she works to protect the health and well being of all residents by serving on Health, Human Services, Housing and Homelessness Committees.

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