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2017
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David Pickles
Ward 3 regional councillor
This year's grade: A-
Last year's grade: A-
Attendance: council 10/10, committee 19/21, regional council 10/11, regional committee 10/10
Expenses: $6,428
Regional expenses: $2,179
Coun. Pickles has brought forward a number of motions as of late, demonstrating his involvement in issues in his large ward. One motion was ensuring that more parks are added to the Duffin Heights neighbourhood as it grows, and for staff to look at its policies regarding the issue for other areas as well. He also spoke up for residents near a Notion Road stone crushing facility who were experiencing problems from the dust, as well as residents who feel their well issues are coming from the construction of Highway407. He asks thoughtful questions of delegations, presenters and staff. He is visible in the community, knocking on doors along with his local counterpart, Coun. Shaheen Butt, and hosting meet and greets in the community.
2016
DAVID PICKLES
Ward 3 Regional Councillor
This year's grade: A-
Last year's grade: A-
Attendance: Council 11/12, Committee 19/20, Regional Council 13/14, Regional Committees 22/31
Expenses: $6,438
Regional expenses: $2,493.84
Councillor Pickles continues to ask important questions at council and committee meetings, often speaking up regarding Seaton developments. He's also visible in the community. We appreciate that he keeps his expenses relatively low, despite serving a large ward. At the Region of Durham, Coun. Pickles was named the new chairman of the health and social services committee when it was left vacant. Regional councillors voted 19-8 in selecting him over Oshawa councillor and committeevice-chairwoman Amy McQuaid-England. He is a smart and capable councillor.
2015
DAVID PICKLES
Ward 3 Regional Councillor
This year's grade: A-
Last year's grade: A-
Attendance: Council 9/9, Committee 14/14, Regional Council 8/8, Committee 5/7
Expenses: $8,470
Regional expenses: $0
Councillor David Pickles finally took the plunge and left his long-time post as a City councillor, stepping up his game to become a Regional councillor. He continues to ask thoughtful questions and raises the concerns of residents from his ward at meetings, such as the provincial government looking into demolishing historic buildings for Seaton. He was supportive of the transitioning of the Whitevale Library into an arts and cultural centre. He spoke up many times during budget discussions, asking a lot of questions about roads, bridges and maintenance and repairs to them. When the interim hospital CEO spoke before the executive committee, he had a lot of questions for her, and was clear when he said what services should be in place as the Seaton neighbourhood grows. He's rather quiet at regional council but he's just learning his way and we feel he'll speak up more as he learns the ropes.