Romolo Tantalo is a Brampton business owner and candidate for City Councillor in Wards 1 and 5.
As the owner of two Brampton-based businesses—Thermal Core GeoEnergy Ltd. and Tanolo Tech Integration Inc.—Romolo understands the opportunities and challenges facing residents, homeowners, professionals and local businesses.
Through Thermal Core GeoEnergy, Romolo has spent years helping property owners maintain and improve the heating and cooling systems that keep their homes and businesses comfortable and efficient. As a co-owner of Tanolo Tech Integration, a building-code and accessibility consulting firm, he also understands how municipal regulations, permits, infrastructure and administrative processes can affect construction projects, local investment and the everyday lives of residents.
Running successful businesses requires responsible financial management, practical problem-solving, responsive service and accountability for results. Romolo believes Brampton residents deserve those same qualities from their municipal government.
Romolo is running to bring a practical, community-focused and business-minded perspective to City Hall. His priorities include responsible spending, reliable municipal services, safer and more accessible neighbourhoods, support for local businesses and greater accountability to the residents of Wards 1 and 5.
Romolo is ready to listen, work collaboratively and help build a stronger Brampton for families, businesses and future generations.
My family has deep roots in Brampton. We have witnessed the city's growth and established long-lasting friendships. We take great pride in our heritage and our strong connections to this vibrant community.
I am here to fight for the residents of Wards 1 and 5, as well as for all residents of Brampton. Making promises is one thing, but backing them up with action is the true measure of commitment to you, the voters. That’s why I am donating my first year's take-home salary to:
1) Brampton Fire Service (5 months)
2) Christmas gifts for the children at Brampton Civic Hospital (1 month)
3) Funding for Brampton's second full-service hospital.(6 months)
The Brampton Fire Service is underfunded and lacks adequate personnel in first response, emergency communications, and essential equipment, including fire engines and personal gear for new recruits, who often receive used uniforms upon hiring.
In the upcoming budget, I aim to engage with the fire service department to ensure they receive the necessary resources to keep both Brampton citizens and fire service personnel safe.
Expediting the establishment of two full-service hospitals in Brampton is essential. Securing funding will ensure that the second hospital opens sooner, fully equipped to provide comprehensive care for Brampton's residents, ultimately making it one of the safest and healthiest cities in Ontario.
The recent project in downtown Brampton, which focused on upgrading the sidewalk and adding bike lanes, has unfortunately compromised safety for the blind and vision-impaired community. The improper use of directional indicators has created hazards for this group and has raised liability concerns for the city.
Addressing this significant oversight will incur costs, placing an additional burden on taxpayers.
This situation undermines residents' confidence in the city's ability to effectively execute even straightforward projects like a new sidewalk. How can we trust the city and council to manage the upcoming river walk, which is projected to cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars?
Small businesses are the backbone of Brampton. They create jobs, support families, and put money back into our local economy. But running a business is getting harder.
As a business owner myself, I understand the reality. Between rising costs, tariffs, red tape, and crime, small businesses are being squeezed from every direction. On top of that, many business owners are spending more money on security just to protect their tools, equipment, property, and livelihoods.
That is why I believe City Hall needs to look at small business differently. We should be asking a simple question: Are we making it easier or harder to do business in Brampton?
The City cannot solve every problem facing businesses. Some issues are provincial or federal. But Brampton can work on the things it does control, making permits and approvals easier to navigate, cutting unnecessary red tape, improving communication with business owners, supporting safer commercial areas, and making Brampton a place where businesses actually want to invest and grow.
Small business owners already take enough risks just opening their doors. City Hall should be working with them, not adding to their frustration.
My goal is simple: make Brampton more business-friendly, safer, and easier for small businesses to succeed.
Your voice matters; let it be heard!
