Aaron Madar --Markham regional councillor candidate

Yorkregion.com
September 18, 2018

I am running for regional councillor in the City of Markham, here's my campaign profile and platform.

Markham is a thriving vibrant city. As Markham continues to grow, I would champion policies that preserve our unique heritage that honours our humble pioneer beginnings while bringing new innovative ideas that make Markham Canada’s high-tech capital.

I have an educational background in marketing and business development and am a proud member of the Lions Club. I have had the privilege of hosting various charitable fundraising events for the MLSE Foundation, Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation and the CTV Toy Mountain in collaboration with the Salvation Army for years.

My campaign is centred on the following key policy initiatives:

Infrastructure --Aaron supports a subway line to Markham and York Region. He would like to oversee the construction of new roadways such as the newly built Norman Bethune Way, new bike paths and new community centres such as the Aaniin Community Centre.

Winter Driveway Snowbank (Windrow) Clearing Service --Markham’s current Snow Windrow Removal Assistance Program is available only to the disabled and elderly through an application process.  Aaron would look into the feasibility of making the Snowbank Clearing Service available to all Markham household driveways.

Maintaining Safe Neighbourhoods --There has been a rise in break and enters across Markham and York Region. Aaron would work closely with York Regional Police Service to increase Neighbourhood Watch programs to reduce break ins.

Heritage Promotion and Preservation --Unionville Main Street is not only a source of pride for residents, but provides a piece of untouched history with roots tracing back to the life of the pioneers. Aaron would champion the idea of a Pedestrian Friendly Sunday beginning once a year open to pedestrians rather than cars on main streets such as Unionville Main Street.

Housing --Aaron would push for an increase of housing options so millennials and seniors will have access to more affordable accommodations.

Low Taxes --Aaron is committed to keeping residential taxes low. He will only support investment and spending that is responsible and necessary.

Website: aaronmadar.ca