Councillor David Pickles

David Pickles
City Councillor - Ward 3
City of Pickering

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 since 1997.
 
David holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies – Honours Geography Degree from the University of Waterloo and has been employed in senior positions with several government ministries. Councillor Pickles has significant career experience in budgeting, planning and environmental protection prior to joining Council.

Councillor Pickles was first elected to Council in 1997 and re-elected by Ward 3 residents in 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2010. Councillor Pickles has perfect Council attendance, and has consistently had the highest ratings by the local media and amongst the lowest expenses on Council.

Councillor Pickles represents you on a number of committees and boards, including, but not limited to the following:

• Executive Committee (1997 - )
• Budget Committee (1997 - )
• Planning & Development Committee (1997 - )
• Civic Awards Committee (2010 - )
• Site Plan Advisory Committee (1997 - )
• Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee (2007 - )
• Vice-Chair, Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee (2011 -)
• Veridian Corporation (2003 -)

He previously served on the following committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee (2003 – 2006)
• Chair, Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity (2003 – 2010)
• Pickering Public Library Board (1997 – 2003)
• Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force (1999 – 2007)
• Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force (1999 – 2007)
• City of Pickering Museum Advisory Committee (1997 – 2000)
• Glen Major Management Plan Advisory Committee (1997 – 2000)
• Rouge Park Neighbourhood Advisory Committee ( 1998 - 2000)
• Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority (2000 - 2006)
• Ajax-Pickering Police Liaison Committee (1999 - 2006)
• Community Communications Working Group – GTAA (2001 - 2005)
• Roadwatch Committee (2003 – 2006)

“As former Chair of the City’s Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity, I worked with committee members and 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 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.

"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."

“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 work to attract business and jobs, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and ensure sustainable growth that enhances an already great City”. “We are seeing the result, businesses and investment services are being attracted to our City”.

“I continue to: oppose an airport in north Pickering and opposed the York odour control facility”. “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 and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

Please feel welcome to contact David at his direct number: 905.706.5077, at the City Office at 905.420.4605 or by email at dpickles@pickering.ca