Regional Chair, Niagara Region

Jim Bradley was elected as Niagara Regional Chair in 2018. Previously, Chair Bradley served as a St. Catharines city councillor from 1970 to 1977 and a member of provincial parliament for St. Catharines from 1977 to 2018. During this time, he held roles as a provincial Minister of Environment; Transportation; Municipal Affairs and Housing; Tourism and Recreation; Community Safety and Correctional Services; and Seniors. Before entering politics, Chair Bradley was a teacher with the Lincoln County Board of Education. He has contributed to the Niagara community as a hockey and baseball coach, manager and referee; member of Grantham Optimist Club; and as an active supporter of the Rankin Run, Gillian’s Place, Start Me Up Niagara, Community Care, Bethlehem Place and other volunteer organizations.