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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= |
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= |
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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= |
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= |
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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 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= |
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= |
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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> |
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> |
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Revision as of 15:49, 7 June 2020
Shaun Collier | |
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| Mayor of Ajax, Ontario | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Parish |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Carla[1] |
| Occupation | accountant |
Shaun Collier is a Canadian politician. He is currently the mayor of Ajax, Ontario. As mayor, he also serves on Durham Regional Council.
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]
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]
References
- ^ Pickering News Advertiser, January 15, 2003, pg 3
- ^ "Profile". ajaxpickering.ca. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Ajax gets first new mayor in 23 years". Toronto Sun. October 22, 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Ajax election candidate: Shaun Collier". durhamregion.com. October 1, 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "GTA Results". Globe and Mail. November 11, 2003. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Ajax election: Shaun Collier elected mayor". CBC. October 22, 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Shaun Collier elected mayor of Ajax". Toronto Star. October 22, 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier fined after allegedly forging financial documents". Global News. June 7, 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.