Michael Palleschi re-appointed chair of CVC board of directors

ERIN – Brampton and Peel regional councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2025 board meeting held Jan. 17.

He has been a member of CVC’s board of directors since 2015 and this marks his second term as chair.

The CVC board consists of 12 municipal representatives from member municipalities within the Credit River Watershed.

“I thank our board members for their continued support as we focus on creating a resilient watershed,” said Councillor Palleschi.

“I look forward to continue working with my colleagues and our dedicated staff to deliver services like flood forecasting and warning, greening communities and growing our network of trails and conservation parks.”

Palleschi has served as a Brampton and Peel regional councillor for over 10 years. He has also served on the CVC foundation board.

The CVC board of directors also acclaimed mayor of Halton Hills and Halton Region council member Ann Lawlor as vice-chair.

Lawlor’s election marks her second year as vice-chair and her seventh year of service on the board.

Board of directors

This year’s board of directors includes new and returning members from municipal councils throughout the watershed:

Tom Adams, Town of Oakville;

Dipika Damerla, City of Mississauga;

Stephen Dasko, City of Mississauga;

-Michael Dehn, Town of Erin;

Christina Early, Town of Caledon;

Dennis Keenan, City of Brampton;

Ann Lawlor, Town of Halton Hills;

Andy MacIntosh, Town of Orangeville;

Matt Mahoney, City of Mississauga;

Fred Nix, Township of Mono;

Michael Palleschi, City of Brampton; and

Alvin Tedjo, City of Mississauga.

CVC is accountable through its board of directors to the municipalities and residents in the Credit River watershed.

The board approves and guides CVC policies, programs, projects and sets its annual budget.

Its watershed is the area of land defined by where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River.

It inspires a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy.

CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario.