Platform 2026
Maurice's Priorities
A clear, community-focused platform built from 40 years of listening to residents and understanding what Ward 1 actually needs.
Improving Quality of Life
Improving Quality of Life
Concrete commitments to the infrastructure, services, and spaces that make Ward 1 and Pickering a great place to live.
City Centre Revitalization
A cost-effective City Centre Park that revitalizes our core while being fiscally responsible and community-driven.
Recreation & Active Living
Implementing an inclusive New Recreation Masterplan, enhancing programs and services for 55+, building accessible, barrier-free playgrounds for all ages.
Transportation & Connectivity
Implementing the Integrated Transportation Master Plan — roads, sidewalks, trails and bikeways — creating seamless connections.
Transit Hub
Advocating for a Transportation Hub with a Transit Hub Station in Green River / North Pickering (Highway 7).
Affordability Strategy
Implementing a real Affordability Strategy that addresses the lack of diverse housing forms — ownership and rental — for all income levels.
Developer Accountability
Holding developers and builders accountable to the standards and commitments they make to our community.
Community Safety
Implementing and expanding Community Safety and Wellbeing initiatives so every resident feels secure in their neighbourhood.
Housing & Affordability
Making Pickering Affordable for Everyone
Diverse housing forms, controlled intensification, and real action on homelessness.
Balanced Intensification
A balanced approach to intensification along Kingston Road that respects local businesses, employment, and the cumulative impact on existing infrastructure.
Stopping Urban Sprawl
Fighting to preserve green space and prevent unchecked urban sprawl that undermines both our environment and our community character.
Homelessness
A proactive, compassionate approach to homelessness in Pickering and Durham Region — with real solutions, not just rhetoric.
Inclusion & Economic Growth
A Ward 1 That Works for Everyone
Integrity, diversity, economic opportunity, and a community that reflects all of us.
Integrity & Accountability
Ensuring integrity, accountability and transparency at all levels of Council — a strong voice willing to challenge decisions on behalf of residents.
Diversity & Inclusion
Implementing a City-wide Diversity Strategy that reflects Pickering's changing demographics and builds an inclusive community for all.
Age-Friendly Pickering
Implementing the Age Friendly Strategy with a focus on the 55+ population to ensure seniors are supported, respected, and fully included.
Children & Youth
Implementing a new Children and Youth Strategy that invests in the next generation's wellbeing and opportunities in Pickering.
Reducing Residential Tax Burden
Reducing the residential tax burden through strong economic development resulting in new business growth and semi-annual reporting.
Innovation & Jobs
Harnessing the Pickering Innovation Corridor for business growth and good-paying jobs, and supporting tourism development through Invest Pickering.