ABOUT THE MAYOR :

A resident of Pickering for the past 50 years – Kevin Ashe is a veteran politician. He inherited political acumen from his late father, George Ashe, who was elected as the first mayor of Pickering in 1973. Following his footsteps – Kevin became the fifth mayor of Pickering in the Ontario Municipal Elections, 2022.
Kevin’s political journey at the bigger stage began in 2003 when he was elected as City Councillor of Ward 1, Pickering. After having a successful first stint, the residents of Pickering showed immense faith in him. He was re-elected as a city councilor in 2010 and 2014.

Repeating his political success – in November 2015 – Kevin became the regional councilor of Ward 1, Pickering. He was re-elected in 2018.

Kevin believes in serving the people, especially in meeting the needs of the residents. He is currently sitting on the following committees:

• Executive Committee
• Planning & Development Committee
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
• Regional Finance & Administration Committee
• Durham Region Police Services Board

With a strong inclination towards community development – Kevin tries his best to remain involved with the community. For this, he has served on the boards of the following organizations:

• Rouge Valley Health System Foundation
• Ajax Pickering Big Brothers and Sisters
• Ajax Pickering United Way.

Additionally, Kevin is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise since 1988.

Quick Digest:

To enhance his political understanding – Kevin started his journey as a Trustee. He serves as the trustee of Durham Catholic District School Board from 1985 to 1997. Also, he was a board member of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association from 1991 to 1997.

What did he stand for in the Ontario Municipal Elections, 2022?

Kevin Ashe raised the following issues and vowed to correct them after winning the elections:

• Focus on economic development and innovation to get better-paying local jobs
• Expansion of commercial tax base with a view to reducing the tax burden on the residents
• Making the housing sector more affordable
• Build transit corridors
• Get in more electric vehicles in Pickering’s fleet
• Incentivize development that has environmentally sustainable features, like:
  • Green roofs
  • More green space for residents
  • Efficient light & water fixtures
• Recreation of Arts, Culture, and Tourism
• Faster snow-clearing services and the development of more barrier-free parks
• Increase the senior’s property tax grant
• Increase spending on transit by investing in Bus Transit Systems
• Advocate for reducing the tolls

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