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 for 19 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.

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. I am participating in the City's Communities Against Violence Everywhere initiative and working with community youth organizations to recognize youth and to help them reach their potential.

I continue to: oppose an airport in north Pickering, 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 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:

• Executive Committee (1997 - )
• Budget Committee (1997 -)
• Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee (2007 - )
• Accessibility Advisory Committee (2003 - 2006)
• Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity (2003 -)
• Pickering Public Library Board (1997-2003)
• Duffins Creek Watershed Task Force (1999 -)
• Carruthers Creek Watershed Task Force (1999 -)
• City of Pickering Museum Advisory Committee (1997 - 2000)
• Site Plan Advisory Committee (1997 -)
• 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)
• Veridian Corporation (2003 -)
• Community Communications Working Group - GTAA (2001 -)
• Roadwatch Committee (2003 - 2006)

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@city.pickering.on.ca, or through his website at www.davidpickles.com.