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Portrait of K. Ashe

K. Ashe

Mayor · seen 2025-05-05 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026

2substantive motions movedof 55 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
2substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 55 they were on the record for
37–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Pickering’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (39)

Special Council September 8, 2026
That the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, City Development & CBO, dated September 8, 2026, be…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee September 8, 2026
That Report ENG 18-26 regarding the City Centre Transportation Master Plan Study be received; That the Draft City Centre Transportation Master Plan dated August 2026 be endorsed in principle;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee September 8, 2026
That Report CAO 10-26 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update be received for information. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council July 23, 2026
That By-law 8282/26 be adopted save and except that the following be added as a new Item 5.1(m): “(m) commenced by a Member”.
For · 5–1 · Carried
Council June 22, 2026
That Report PLN 12-26 regarding Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P be received; That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., to amend the Region of Durham Official…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee June 8, 2026
That Report PLN 13-26 be
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council May 25, 2026
That the City of Pickering Federal Lands - Land Use Review and Economic Analysis Recommendation Report , prepared by SGL Planning and Design Inc., be received;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council May 20, 2026
1. That Report PLN 08-26 regarding the recommended Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan be received; 2. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council March 30, 2026
That the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated March 30, 2026, be approved.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Executive Committee March 2, 2026
That Report CS 06-26 regarding the Shadybrook Park Court Update be received; That staff be directed to remove the pickleball lines at Shadybrook Park Courts and revert the court back to tennis only;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council March 2, 2026
That the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated March 2, 2026, be approved.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee March 2, 2026
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies and designations to the Pickering Official Plan Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes March…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council February 2, 2026
That the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated January 29, 2026, be approved.
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council January 26, 2026
That the proposal submitted by SGL Planning & Design Inc. in response to Request for Proposal RFP2025‑24 to undertake the Land Use Review & Economic Analysis of the Pickering Federal Lands, in the amount of $79,114.00…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council November 24, 2025
That Report ECD 09-25 regarding an Update on the Municipal Accommodation Tax and Destination Pickering be received; That Organizational By-Law No.1 for Destination Pickering, with an effective date of December 1, 2025…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council November 24, 2025
That the following industry stakeholders be appointed to the Destination Pickering Board of Directors for a term ending on December 1, 2028, or until a successor is appointed: Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee November 3, 2025
That Request for Quotation No. Q2025-31 for Advertising at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena and Don Beer Arena submitted by Futuresign Multimedia Displays Inc.
For · 5–1 · Carried
Executive Committee November 3, 2025
That Council approve the General Municipal Fees and Charges 2026 By-law (to amend By-laws 6191/03) and Schedule I, as set out in Attachment 1, and incorporate these into the 2026 Current Budget;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
That prior to removing the Pickleball lines at Shadybrook Park and reverting the court back to tennis only, staff be directed to engage with the residents surrounding Shadybrook Park, the Amberlea Tennis Club, and…
Against · 4–2 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
That the confidential direction provided to staff at the in-camera session, in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
1. That the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-17 to prepare a Corporate Economic Development Strategic Plan, in the amount of $97,465.00 (net HST) or $108,230.27…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Special Council September 22, 2025
That regarding the appeal of Ward Boundary By-law 8196/25, OLT File OLT-25-000677, Council authorizes City staff to retain outside legal counsel and outside experts, as may be required, to present and defend By-law…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council September 9, 2025
That the confidential direction provided to staff be approved. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Executive Committee September 2, 2025
That Report SUS 05-25 regarding the 2024 Measuring Sustainability Report be received for information. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee September 2, 2025
That Report CLK 04-25 regarding the 2026 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule be received; That the 2026 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule included as Attachment 1 to this report be approved;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council July 15, 2025
That the 2025 Ward Boundary Review Re-evaluation Report, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated July 15, 2025, provided as Attachment 1 to Report CLK 03-25, be received;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council July 15, 2025
That the total cost of the expropriation as determined by the Expropriations Act (Ontario) and as detailed in the Confidential Memo to Council dated July 15, 2025 be approved;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2025
That the Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated June 16, 2025, as contained in Corr. 27-25, pertaining to Councillor Robinson be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2025
That Report CS 15-25 regarding the City’s electric vehicle charging stations pilot project be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee June 9, 2025
That the City of Pickering enter into a Road Servicing Agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc. to facilitate the design, approvals and construction for the rehabilitation of Sandy Beach Road from south of Bayly…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee June 9, 2025
That Report PLN 16-25, regarding the Pickering Official Plan Review, be received; That the City of Pickering Growth Management Strategy Final Report, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
For · 5–1 · Carried
Council May 26, 2025
That the main motions of Corr. 08-25 through Corr. 26-25 be amended by deleting the words "and endorsed" in each motion. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council May 26, 2025
That Report CLK 02-25 regarding the approval of voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; That both internet voting and paper ballots, using vote tabulators, be approved as the voting methods for…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council May 26, 2025
That the Council Decision regarding Report CAO 06-25 be reconsidered. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X…
For · 4–3 · Lost
Council May 26, 2025
That Council endorse the comments contained in Report PLN 12-25, as the City of Pickering detailed comments on the ERO Postings ERO 025-0461, ERO 025-0462, ERO 025-0463, 25-MMAH003;
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Council May 26, 2025
That By-law 8182/25 be approved. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X Councillor Robinson X Results 6 1 0 0 0
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council May 26, 2025
That, regarding Minor Variance Application MV 12/25 by I. Syed, the City takes no further action with respect to the appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal submitted by I.
For · 4–3 · Carried
Executive Committee May 5, 2025
That Report CLK 02-25 regarding the approval of voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; That both internet voting and paper ballots, using vote tabulators, be approved as the voting methods for…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Executive Committee May 5, 2025
1. That Report SUS 02-25, regarding the City of Pickering Community Climate Adaptation Plan 2025 – 2035, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2.
For · 6–1 · Carried

Substantive motions moved (all 2)

That Report PLN 03-26 be
Planning and Development Committee, March 2, 2026 · Referred
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies and designations to the Pickering Official Plan Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes March 02, 2026 regarding the recommended Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 to Report PLN 03-26, be approved; 2. That the Draft By-law to adopt Official Plan Ame
Planning and Development Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried

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