Hi, I’m Idris Orughu.
For over 15 years, I’ve been proud to work with Brampton residents to stand up for our community and the issues that matter most. From fair property taxes to better local services, my goal has always been simple: create a city we’re proud to pass on to the next generation.
In addition to being a community advocate, I’m a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from Western Washington University, where I also played competitive college basketball.
As a husband and father of four, I bring discipline, teamwork, and resilience to everything I do, whether it’s in my family, my work, or my civic engagement. I’m honoured to have received the Advocacy in Action Award and regularly share my experience as a media commentator and speaker on youth resilience and collaborative problem-solving. When we come together, we can solve problems and strengthen our neighbourhoods.
OUR CITY, OUR MONEY, OUR FUTURE!
Key Accomplishments:
- Civic Leadership: Placed second for Regional Councillor (Wards 1 & 5) in the 2022 municipal election. He successfully advocated for the creation of the City of Brampton’s Equity Office and was nominated to represent the Black community on municipal issues.
- Economic Impact: Led the community-funded Foreign Direct Investment trip to Nigeria—the only such mission not funded by taxpayers—resulting in four tangible business leads for the city.
- Education & Equity: Spearheaded advocacy for the Peel District School Board (PDSB), meeting with Minister Stephen Lecce to implement significant anti-black racism reforms. He also led the successful initiative to redeploy School Resource Officers (SROs).
- Organizational Excellence: Served as Project Manager for “Our Legacy Brampton Black Community Hub,” centralizing Peel non-profits to maximize operational efficiency.
- Fiscal Accountability: A vocal advocate for taxpayers, he successfully delegated at City Hall in 2026 to oppose “pet project” spending, contributing to the city’s decision to reduce the proposed 1.5% tax increase to 0%.
- Community Infrastructure: Resolved long-standing issues with local retail bias and shopping cart abandonment, leading to a city motion to fine businesses for retrieved carts.