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Eligible information for every certified candidate in Regional Councillor, Ward 2. Candidates appear in the same deterministic order and structure. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
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Independent reporting
The AjaxPickering.ca profile for Bushra Rasool presents an intention to work toward greater transparency in regional decision-making.
AjaxPickering.ca
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- 2026-10-16
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8. Transparency, Accountability, and Resident Engagement
Residents should not have to struggle to be heard by their elected representatives. I will work to make regional decision-making more transparent, encourage meaningful community consultation, and ensure residents’ concerns are brought forward and considered before important decisions are made.
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Cook’s campaign says Pickering residents deserve barrier-free access to Council and a Council that listens to community input.
Linda Cook
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- 2026-10-14
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Pickering residents deserve barrier-free access to Council, with a Council that listens to community input to policy.
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The campaign proposes making council more available and open to the public, including through frequent town halls and in-person council meetings.
Nancy Van Rooy
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- 2026-10-08
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The strength and character of our City and Region, is contingent upon the participation of all of its parts: residents; businesses; elected officials; organizations; faith based institutions; school boards and the list continues. Make council available and open to the people. Create frequent town halls for dialogue and social contacts. Return in person council meetings back to the people. No one wants to hide behind the keyboard. The City needs and wants and thrives with opportunities for social exchanges.
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