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    Councillor Kevin Ashe has been a resident of Pickering for over 50 years. Kevin’s family has been involved in politics in Pickering for over 50 years, with his late father, George, serving as the first Mayor of the then Town of Pickering, in 1973. Kevin was first elected as Ward 1 City Councillor in 2003, and was re-elected by Ward 1 residents in 2010 and 2014. In November 2015, Kevin was appointed as Regional Councillor for Ward 1, and was re-elected in 2018. Kevin currently sits on the following committees:

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

    Prior to sitting on City Council, Kevin served as a Trustee on the Durham Catholic District School Board, representing Pickering from 1985 to 1997, and served as Chair of the Board in 1994. Kevin also served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association from 1991 to 1997.

    Kevin believes in community involvement and has previously served on the Boards of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, Ajax Pickering Big Brothers and Sisters, and the Ajax Pickering United Way. Kevin is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise since 1988.

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    WHAT MATTERS?

    Environment

    Each Mayor has a duty to their citizens – offering social and economic development as well as environmental sustainability.

    How we make decisions right now will determine the future of this city for the next three to five generations. For me, it’s always been a very clear priority that our environmental sustainability includes the management of both residential and industrial growth.

    Jobs

    Work where you live!
    Change begins at home. I am committed to the investment in infrastructure to ensure Pickering can meet the ever-changing needs of the future. Pickering has a diverse, innovative, and educated workforce available, pulling from the many post-secondary intuitions that surround our community. Engaging local employers and businesses as well as attracting new business will be my priority.

    Seniors

    Our seniors are a vital part of the Pickering community. They are our parents, grandparents, friends, employees, and employers. They are our walking historians, community builders, and volunteers and they deserve support.

    City Growth

    Pickering is growing. Our population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. Our City is well underway with dramatic transformations taking place. Development is advancing for the Seaton Community, as one of the largest combined residential, employment, and commercial developments in Canadian history. With other significant developments, we are expected to lead the country in economic development and growth over the next 20 years. My vision for Pickering’s future includes improving public transit and ensuring an affordable and equitable tax structure for all residents.
    “The residents of Pickering will always be able to count on me to represent the best interests of our city and its people. My deep roots in the community and long years of public service and business acumen, have equipped me to lead Pickering into an even brighter future.”

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    Office Address: 705 Kingston Road Unit 15A
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    Kevin Ashe for Mayor

    On the Issues

    Jobs, Economic Development & Taxes

    • As Mayor, I will keep our property taxes in line.
    • I understand the importance of expanding the commercial/industrial tax base so we can lower the tax burden on our residents.
    • As Regional Councillor, I voted to keep property taxes in line in 2021 bringing in the lowest property tax increase in 20 years. I will always fight for taxpayers as Mayor.
    • I have a plan for bringing more good paying, local jobs to Pickering through innovation, opportunity and economic development.
    • We need to cut unnecessary red tape for job creators and small business owners.
    • Use our casino revenue from Pickering Casino Resort to improve service levels while holding the line on property taxes.
    • Continue to fight for a hospital here in Pickering.

    Responsible Growth, Our Environment, Sustainability & Conservation

    • Support the four pillars of sustainability – human, social, economic and environmental.
    • Make housing affordability a top priority by developing sustainably and building on transit corridors. Let’s live, work and play close to home and reduce the use of our cars.
    • More attainable housing options for all, but specifically first-time homebuyers looking to get into the market, seniors who are looking to downsize or age-in-place, and families looking to put down roots here in Pickering.
    • Continue to support our community by opposing development that does not align with our vision for the community. I opposed the development of condo buildings along Pickering’s beautiful waterfront and have concerns with the proposal at Rougemount/HWY 2.
    • Enhance the City of Pickering’s fleet with more electric vehicles.
    • Support innovation on the Federal Airport Lands. Some examples include solar and wind projects & infrastructure, community gardens, vertical growing and increase investments in the agricultural sector, just to name a few examples.
    • Support and incentivize innovative development that includes environmentally sustainable features like green roofs, more green space for residents, efficient light & water fixtures, and much more.

    Enhanced Services for Seniors, Youth & Persons with Disabilities

    • Continue to implement and invest in the Age Friendly Community Plan.
    • Establish an enhanced discount program that will make recreation more affordable to those who need it most.
    • Support new centres for our seniors and youth in our Downtown.
    • Ensuring our new downtown is fully accessible to all.
    • Faster snow clearing for our seniors and persons with disabilities.
    • More barrier free parks.
    • Increase the seniors property tax grant.
    • Continue to fight for a hospital here in Pickering.

    Recreation, Arts, Culture & Tourism

    • Promote Pickering as a top-tier film and production location.
    • Bring a Performing Arts Centre to Pickering.
    • Support affordable recreation fees so all Pickering residents can enjoy what our facilities have to offer.
    • Enhanced programs and services through the Pickering Public Library.
    • Continue to invest in our local history and heritage by continuing to invest in things like the Pickering Museum Village.
    • More splash pads across our city.

    Getting People Moving

    • Support more transit spending – including further investments in Bus Rapid Transit and other initiatives that will move people across both Pickering & Durham faster.
    • Work with other levels of government to secure further transit funding for Pickering & Durham Transit.
    • Investigate further partnerships between the TTC & Durham Transit so Pickering commuters have more choice.
    • Fight for reduced tolls on Durham’s portion of the 407, which is provincially owned.

    What We’ve Accomplished Together at City Hall

    • Second lowest property tax increase in over 20 years – 1.54%
    • Lowest property tax mill rate in the Durham Region.
    • Removed late fines and penalties at our libraries.
    • New backup generator at Chestnut Hills Rec Centre.
    • Property tax grant for seniors and persons with disabilities.
    • Snow clearing for seniors and persons with disabilities.
    • Porsche Test Tracking coming to Durham Live.

    What We’ve Approved in Budget 2021-2022

    • 6.1 Million Dollars invested into our roads and bridges
    • Community Investment Fund
    • Acquiring more land for our Waterfront Trail
    • New Firefighters
    • Pickering Heritage Community Centre
    • Rotary Frenchman’s Bay Master Plan – Park & Washroom Completion
    • Mechanical harvesting of Eurasian water-milfo (an invasive species in Frenchman’s)
    • Whitevale Master Drainage Plan

    Its Pickering’s time, preparing for the future. I want to hear from you. Your concern is my concern.

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