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Vote Valerie Burke Ward 1

Dear Neighbour,

As your Ward 1 Councillor it has been an honour to work with residents and local businesses to make our community a better place to live.

During the next four years we need to work together on the many challenges facing us. As your full-time Councillor I will continue to be passionate, honest, open and inclusive while representing you.

 

On October 25th, please support my re-election.

 

"Working Together to Make a Difference" 

Valerie Burke

 

Experience

4 years as your Ward 1 Councillor 11 years as a Markham Community Leader

 

Results

  • Major Infrastructure Improvements - Thornhill Community Centre & Library Renovation & Expansion, Indoor Soccer field at St. Robert’s Catholic High School, Emergency Operations Centre
  • Stormwater Protection - Approval for major stormwater flood protection through the West Thornhill Stormwater Flood Remediation Study
  • Fiscal Responsibility - Two years zero tax increase without reduction of services vision
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    Vision

  • Transit and Safe Streets - Improve transit and implement Travel Demand Management solutions while continuing to press to extend the Yonge Street Subway to Hwy 7
  • Sustainable Community - Protect air, water, and remaining greenspace for present and future generations
  • Local Economy - Work to establish a Business Improvement Area (BIA) on Yonge Street