Andrea Grebenc

for Burlington’s

Ontario Liberal Party Nomination

Vote December 15 at 1:30 pm at Central Arena!

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Get Andrea On The Provincial Ballot for the Ontario Liberal Party:

 

December 15, 2024, 1:30 PM at Central Arena

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“I’ve proudly voted for Andrea three times and won’t hesitate to support her again as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate. She was an outstanding trustee and school board chair standing up for our community”

Vince Taylor

Ward 3 Resident

Vote at the Nomination Meeting

Date: Sunday, December 15 Time: 1:30 PM Where: Central Arena - 519 Drury lane  

For Ontario's Future

Strategic Advantage for the Ontario Liberal Party

Andrea’s recognition, electability, & cross-party reputation position the Ontario Liberal Party for success in Burlington’s next provincial election.

Andrea For Burlington

Experienced & Recognized:

Successfully elected in 2014 and 2018 in municipal votes, and appeared on the 2022 ballot garnering over 20,000 votes in her run for Regional Chair, showing significant community confidence.

Trusted Community Leader:

Served 8 years as a school board trustee, building deep connections throughout Burlington and across party lines.

Vocal Advocate:

Represented the Halton District School Board with strength, speaking to media, ministers, education workers, and elected officials on key issues as School Board Chair for 4 years.

Community-Focused:

Actively supported Burlington through committee work, task forces, and COVID initiatives.

Engaged Liberal:

Attended recent OLP AGMs and volunteered/canvassed for other candidates in many elections.

Andrea Grebenc (Quick Highlights):

  • Burlington resident 40+ years
  • Elected twice (2014 and 2018) in Burlington municipal elections as Halton District School Board Trustee
  • Led the $850M (operational budget) Halton District School Board as Chair for 4 challenging years (2018-2021)
  • Earned the trust and support of 20,000 voters in the 2022 municipal election for Regional Chair
  • Recognized as a Burlington community supporter:
    • Honoured as a Community Champion by SB Partners Chartered Accountants (2024)
    • Currently serves on Burlington’s Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee (ITAC) and Appleby Line Street Festival organizing committee
    • Initiated and ran (80+ member group) Masks for COVID Burlington to support local Long Term Care facilities’ staff and resident safety in May 2020
    • Served on the Mayor’s COVID Taskforce
  • Instructed at McMaster University for 20+ years in the Web Design and Development program
  • Entrepreneur and business owner 20+ years
  • Parent of 2 recent graduates and 1 student still in the public education system
  • Hons B. Sc. (Wilfrid Laurier University)
    Adult Education cert. (Conestoga College)
  • Activist 
  • Strong media relations
  • Excellent public speaker and debater 
  • Successful campaigner:
    • Candidate and Campaign Manager:
      • Regional Chair 2022 (20K votes)
      • HDSB Trustee 2018 (win)
      • HDSB Trustee 2014 (win)
Andrea For Burlington
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5 Highlighted Platform Priorities
AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Form a team of government, non-profit, and planning experts to make affordable housing a reality in Burlington.

HEALTHCARE

End hallway healthcare, maintain public funding, and secure additional funding for Joseph Brant Hospital. Ensure residents get proper treatment spaces, essential local care, and reduced wait times.

TRANSPORTATION

Consult with residents and invest in a comprehensive plan to reduce Burlington’s crippling traffic congestion and excessive commute times.

EDUCATION

Secure fair funding for Burlington’s publicly funded schools. Demand transparent accounting of property and provincial contributions. Ensure all students have the resources and support they need.

HOMELESSNESS

Use proven housing strategies and mental health supports to end homelessness in Burlington and ensure everyone has shelter.

“She is authentic, intelligent, and not afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the best results for everyone.” – Amy Collard, Chair HDSB, HDSB Trustee since 2010

Andrea Grebenc worked tirelessly to develop relationships with MPPs from all parties during her four years as Chair of the HDSB. She actively participated in weekly meetings with the Minister of Education throughout the first two years of the...

Former Ward 6 Councillor Blair Lancaster Supports Andrea Grebenc

"I have dedicated my entire career to the promotion of women in leadership and as such I am pleased to provide my endorsement of Andrea Grebenc for the nomination for the Ontario Liberal Party. l had privilege of working with Andrea while I was a...

I was impressed with her sober and candid approach

"I was impressed with her sober and candid approach as a school trustee to the high school closure debate some years ago now. I was also impressed with her time as chair of the school board and her educational and private enterprise...

Andrea Grebenc is thought of highly across party lines

"...the right player should always win Does a vote for the person go against your best interests? You say she’s the right player ….I’m an NDPer …. And I LIKE Andrea …. Elections need strong voicesIt’s why they’re called candidatesBut if you like...

Community Champion Rick Burgess supporting Andrea Grebenc

Had a fantastic and productive meeting this morning with Rick Burgess—lawyer, dedicated community advocate, and all-around Burlington champion. From receiving BPAC’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to his...

Former Burlington City & Regional Councillor John Tayor supporting Andrea Grebenc

I just had a wonderful conversation with former Burlington City and Regional Councillor John Taylor, who served our community with dedication for 18 years! I’m honored that he’s excited about my Ontario Liberal Party / Parti Libéral de l'Ontario...

Andrea has been a wonderful advocate for education

"Andrea has been a wonderful advocate for education, and when on the school board she was not afraid to speak out against the Ford government when needed, which I very much appreciated. When she ran for Regional Chair, she was the only candidate...

Andrea on the Debate Stage

Dynamite Comes in Small Packages:

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Strong Leadership

  • Andrea was elected Chair of the HDSB from Dec 2017 to Dec 2021. Andrea was entrusted to lead, speak and advocate on behalf of the Board.
  • Andrea has partnered and built relationships with local, provincial and federal leaders.
  • When difficult decisions need to be made, she analyzes the issues from several angles and is never afraid to ask uncomfortable questions; always keeping the organizational goals in mind.
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Bold Advocacy

When issues arise, public education needs a voice. As Chair of the Halton District School Board, Andrea advocated to the Minister of Education, the Premier, MPPs and other elected officials through letters, phone calls and one-on-one conversations to shed light on their decisions’ potential or realized consequences. She often spoke with the media to inform the public of potential outcomes and encourage engagement when necessary.

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Fiscally Responsible

Annually, as a trustee for the Halton District School Board, Andrea considered and approved operational and capital budgets. For the 2022-2023 school year, the combined operational and capital budget is $1 Billion.

Budgets are tight and tough decisions must be made. 

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Governance of Large Organization

The Halton District School Board serves 66,000 students in over 100 facilities with 10,000 staff with an operational budget of $850 million.
As Trustee and Chair, Andrea provided strategic vision through the development of two multi-year strategic plans and sound policy leadership.

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Great Constituent Relations

Parents came to Andrea seeking solutions for their children’s needs for the eight years.
My cell phone number was clearly provided on the school board website and I have welcomed each call and email. I look forward to continuing to help the people of Burlington in the role of MPP.” Andrea

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Your Voice Will Be Heard

Burlington is one of the best places to live in the country. Its residents expect excellent public education, public healthcare, affordable housing, and a strong voice representing them at Queen’s Park. Since 2018, constituents looking for help in these and other areas have been sorely disappointed with the lack of transparency and accountability and shocked by the tinge of corruption, the lies, the flagrant denial of human rights by the use of the Nothwithstanding clause, and obsene fiscal mismanagement of hard-earned taxpayer dollars.

My reputation is an open book. As an elected official, I will be your voice.” Andrea

Burlington's Provincial Voting Record 2007-2022

Burlington is progressive!

In every provincial election since 2007, over 50% of Burlington voters have chosen progressive parties. However, the PCs have won four out of the last five elections due to vote-splitting among progressive voters.

In the 2022 election, the NDP had a strong advantage with an incumbent candidate, while the PCs and Liberals ran unknowns. Despite this, the NDP’s vote share fell by over 10 percentage points.

It’s time to unite the progressive vote—supporting public education, healthcare, long-term care, affordable housing, and responsible fiscal management—behind a strong, trusted candidate with a proven record of integrity, accountability, and transparency in office.

Join The Ontario Liberal Party to get Andrea Grebenc on the ballot!

2007-2022 Election Data (Chart)

Values:

Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement