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'''Shaun Collier''' is a Canadian politician. He is currently the mayor of [[Ajax, Ontario]]. As mayor, he also serves on [[Durham Regional Council]].
'''Shaun Collier''' is a Canadian politician and former accountant who has served as the 10th and current mayor of [[Ajax, Ontario|Ajax]] since 2018. As mayor, he also serves on [[Durham Regional Council]].


== Education ==
Collier has a chartered director degree from [[McMaster University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Profile|url=https://www.ajaxpickering.ca/elections/municipal/2018/profile.php?canid=138|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=ajaxpickering.ca}}</ref> Prior to being elected, Collier served in the [[Canadian Armed Forces]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax gets first new mayor in 23 years|url=https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/ajax-gets-first-new-mayor-in-23-years|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Toronto Sun|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> and was an accountant.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax election candidate: Shaun Collier|url=https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/8902232-ajax-election-candidate-shaun-collier/|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=durhamregion.com|date=October 1, 2018}}</ref>
Collier has a chartered director degree from [[McMaster University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Profile|url=https://www.ajaxpickering.ca/elections/municipal/2018/profile.php?canid=138|access-date=June 7, 2020 |publisher=ajaxpickering.ca}}</ref> Prior to being elected, Collier served in the [[Canadian Armed Forces]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax gets first new mayor in 23 years|url=https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/ajax-gets-first-new-mayor-in-23-years|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Toronto Sun|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> and was an accountant.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax election candidate: Shaun Collier|url=https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/8902232-ajax-election-candidate-shaun-collier/|access-date=June 7, 2020 |publisher=durhamregion.com|date=October 1, 2018}}</ref>


== Career ==
Collier was first elected to Ajax Town Council [[2003 Ontario municipal elections#Ajax|in 2003]] in ward 1, defeating Ralph Golberg by just 47 votes.<ref>{{cite news |title=GTA Results|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/gta-results/article1048203/|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Globe and Mail|date=November 11, 2003}}</ref> Collier was elected to Durham Regional Council [[2010 Durham Region municipal elections#Ajax|in 2010]], representing both Ajax wards 1 and 2. He was first elected as mayor in the [[2018 Durham Region municipal elections#Ajax|2018 municipal election]] on a platform of "economic development". One of the main issues of the campaign was the proposed enlargement of the [[Greenbelt (Golden Horseshoe)|Greenbelt]] which Collier supported, rather than building new homes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax election: Shaun Collier elected mayor|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ajax-municipal-election-2018-results-1.4873699|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=CBC|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> He won the election with 43% of the vote, defeating his nearest rival, fellow regional councillor Colleen Jordan, who won 33%. He replaced long-time mayor [[Steve Parish (politician)|Steve Parish]] who did not seek re-election.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaun Collier elected mayor of Ajax|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/10/22/shaun-collier-elected-mayor-of-ajax.html|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Toronto Star|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref>
Collier was first elected to Ajax Town Council [[2003 Ontario municipal elections#Ajax|in 2003]] in ward 1, defeating Ralph Golberg by just 47 votes.<ref>{{cite news |title=GTA Results|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/gta-results/article1048203/|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Globe and Mail|date=November 11, 2003}}</ref> Collier was elected to Durham Regional Council [[2010 Durham Region municipal elections#Ajax|in 2010]], representing both Ajax wards 1 and 2. He was first elected as mayor in the [[2018 Durham Region municipal elections#Ajax|2018 municipal election]] on a platform of "economic development". One of the main issues of the campaign was the proposed enlargement of the [[Greenbelt (Golden Horseshoe)|Greenbelt]] which Collier supported, rather than building new homes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax election: Shaun Collier elected mayor|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ajax-municipal-election-2018-results-1.4873699|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=CBC|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> He won the election with 43% of the vote, defeating his nearest rival, fellow regional councillor Colleen Jordan, who won 33%. He replaced long-time mayor [[Steve Parish (politician)|Steve Parish]] who did not seek re-election.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaun Collier elected mayor of Ajax|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/10/22/shaun-collier-elected-mayor-of-ajax.html|access-date=June 7, 2020 |publisher=Toronto Star|date=October 22, 2018}}</ref>


While in office as mayor, Collier was fined $13,000 by the [[Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada]] for allegedly forging financial documents while he was a mutual funds broker. Collier was subsequently suspended from holding a supervisory role in finance.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier fined after allegedly forging financial documents|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5361986/ajax-mayor-shaun-collier-fined-after-allegedly-forging-financial-documents/|accessdate=7 June 2020 |publisher=Global News|date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>
While in office as mayor, Collier was fined $13,000 by the [[Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada]] for allegedly forging financial documents while he was a mutual funds broker. Collier was subsequently suspended from holding a supervisory role in finance.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier fined after allegedly forging financial documents|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5361986/ajax-mayor-shaun-collier-fined-after-allegedly-forging-financial-documents/|access-date=June 7, 2020 |publisher=Global News|date=June 7, 2019}}</ref>


Collier endorsed [[Leslyn Lewis]]'s candidacy in the [[2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Leslyn |title=Shaun Collier Mayor of Ajax (ON) Endorses Leslyn Lewis |url=https://twitter.com/LeslynLewis/status/1279481968707715076?s=20 |website=Twitter |publisher=@LeslynLewis |accessdate=5 July 2020}}</ref>
Collier endorsed [[Leslyn Lewis]]'s candidacy in the [[2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Leslyn |title=Shaun Collier Mayor of Ajax (ON) Endorses Leslyn Lewis |url=https://twitter.com/LeslynLewis/status/1279481968707715076?s=20 |website=Twitter |publisher=@LeslynLewis |access-date=July 5, 2020}}</ref>


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Revision as of 19:26, 22 February 2022

His Worship
Shaun Collier
10th Mayor of Ajax
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded bySteve Parish
Personal details
NationalityCanadian
Political partyIndependent
SpouseCarla Collier[1]
Alma materMcMaster University (CDir
Profession
  • Politician
  • accountant

Shaun Collier is a Canadian politician and former accountant who has served as the 10th and current mayor of Ajax since 2018. As mayor, he also serves on Durham Regional Council.

Education

Collier has a chartered director degree from McMaster University.[2] Prior to being elected, Collier served in the Canadian Armed Forces[3] and was an accountant.[4]

Career

Collier was first elected to Ajax Town Council in 2003 in ward 1, defeating Ralph Golberg by just 47 votes.[5] Collier was elected to Durham Regional Council in 2010, representing both Ajax wards 1 and 2. He was first elected as mayor in the 2018 municipal election on a platform of "economic development". One of the main issues of the campaign was the proposed enlargement of the Greenbelt which Collier supported, rather than building new homes.[6] He won the election with 43% of the vote, defeating his nearest rival, fellow regional councillor Colleen Jordan, who won 33%. He replaced long-time mayor Steve Parish who did not seek re-election.[7]

While in office as mayor, Collier was fined $13,000 by the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada for allegedly forging financial documents while he was a mutual funds broker. Collier was subsequently suspended from holding a supervisory role in finance.[8]

Collier endorsed Leslyn Lewis's candidacy in the 2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election.[9]

References

  1. ^ "SHAUN COLLIER FOR WARD 1 COUNCILLOR" (PDF). Pickering News Advertiser. January 15, 2003. p. 3. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Profile". ajaxpickering.ca. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Ajax gets first new mayor in 23 years". Toronto Sun. October 22, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ajax election candidate: Shaun Collier". durhamregion.com. October 1, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "GTA Results". Globe and Mail. November 11, 2003. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ajax election: Shaun Collier elected mayor". CBC. October 22, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "Shaun Collier elected mayor of Ajax". Toronto Star. October 22, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  8. ^ "Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier fined after allegedly forging financial documents". Global News. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Lewis, Leslyn. "Shaun Collier Mayor of Ajax (ON) Endorses Leslyn Lewis". Twitter. @LeslynLewis. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
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