Former Welland Mayor Frank Campion has been appointed as Chair of Niagara Region by the Government of Ontario. Campion is among eight newly appointed Heads of Council announced by the province for upper-tier municipalities across Ontario.

As Regional Chair, Campion will provide leadership to Niagara Regional Council, working alongside the region’s 12 elected mayors. The role includes fostering collaboration among municipalities, supporting regional decision-making, and advancing priorities such as housing, infrastructure, economic development, and efficient service delivery.

The appointments are part of the province’s Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which establishes a consistent approach to appointing Heads of Council across eight upper-tier municipalities. The changes also eliminate the separately elected Regional Councillor positions, changing how municipalities are represented at the regional table.