David Pickles Councillor David Pickles and wife, Brenda (a self-employed accountant), and their two daughters have been residents in the Brock Ridge neighbourhood of Ward 3 in Pickering for 22 years. Councillor Pickles was first elected to Council in 1997 and re-elected by Ward 3 residents in 2000, 2003 and 2006. David holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours Geography Degree from the University of Waterloo and has been employed as a Senior Policy Advisor with several government ministries. "I am working hard and getting results while representing the residents of Ward 3 and Pickering! Working with residents and City staff to ensure that our City facilities and operations continue to deliver excellent service to residents, from youth to seniors, balanced with reasonable property taxes, takes a great deal of time and dedication.” Councillor Pickles has attended every Council meeting in the last two terms - 7 years, and missed only one in his 12 years on Council. He has consistently had amongst the highest ratings by the local media and amongst the lowest expenses on Council. “As with many of the residents I represent, my wife and I are raising a family, own a home, pay a mortgage, home expenses, and pay property taxes. We too want value for our property taxes.” “I continue to: oppose an airport in north Pickering, oppose the York odour control facility and proposed Westney Road By-pass. I work to attract business and jobs, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and ensure sustainable growth that enhances an already great City. I spend a great deal of attention on the small but important safety and neighbourhood issues such as traffic concerns, better lighting and new sidewalks near schools and parks where our children walk and play. I am always available for residents.” “I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead." Councillor Pickles serves on a number of committees and boards, including, but not limited to, the following:
As the City's Chair of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity, I work with committee members and the cultural organizations to celebrate our rich diversity and enhance community relations. Prior to sitting on Council, David served the Pickering community: on the City of Pickering Official Plan Community Working Group, advising on a new Official Plan; on Heritage Pickering the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), advising on the protection of our historic and unique buildings; and as a member, 1995-97, of Pickering Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) which has been active in environmental and health issues, particularly related to landfills. Please feel welcome to contact David at his direct number: 905.426.5442, at the City Office at 905.420.4605 or by email at dpickles@cityofpickering.com, or through his website at www.davidpickles.com. |
