ERROL MASSIAH
Regional Councillor Candidate - Ward 3 Ajax
Bail and sentencing reform. Green space for Ajax. Real funding for Ajax seniors.
The Ward 3 Community Pledge
"My pledge is to sustain the quality of life for all residents of Ward 3, and for all the residents of Ajax. That means efficient and responsive service for every resident: safe streets and neighbourhoods: and preserving our rich surroundings by protecting green space to manage growth."
- Errol Massiah
My 3 Big Commitments
Concrete action and proven leadership focused directly on what matters most to Ajax households.
Bail & Sentencing Reform
A former judicial officer, bringing that experience to the Region's table. Errol will push for toughened bail conditions and firmer judicial accountability so repeat offenders are not back on Ward 3 streets before the paperwork is filed.
Public Safety & Justice verifiedGreen Space & the Ajax Waterfront
Preserving our rich surroundings by promoting green space to manage growth, as set out in the Durham and Town of Ajax official plans - including protecting the 150-acre Ajax Waterfront Park and backing the shoreline restoration now underway so the 7 km Waterfront Trail holds against erosion.
Green Space & Growth verifiedReal Funding for Ajax Seniors
Seniors built this town and should not be the last line in the budget. Municipalities are eligible for the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program, and Errol will have Ajax apply every cycle to fund senior programming, social connection, and accessible community space.
Seniors & Community verifiedMake Ajax a Place to Love and Live
Clear, actionable policies for Ward 3. Concrete motions and investments designed to protect household budgets, drive local enterprise, and safeguard our quality of life.
Protect Green Space & Manage Growth
Promoting green space to effectively manage growth, as already set out in the Durham Region and Town of Ajax official plans. Every intensification proposal in Ward 3 measured against what it costs us in open space.
Finish the Ajax Shoreline Restoration
Backing the TRCA and Canada Water Agency work stabilising Ajax Waterfront Park against erosion, and pressing for the later phases east toward Veteran's Point Gardens and west toward Lion's Point so the Waterfront Trail stays whole.
New Horizons Funding for Ajax Seniors
Municipal governments are eligible to apply to the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program, worth up to $25,000 per community project. Errol will have Ajax apply every cycle instead of leaving the money on the table.
Senior Programming & Accessible Space
Using that funding where it is felt: senior programming, transportation to appointments, social connection for residents living alone, and accessible community space across Ward 3.
No Pay Increase for One Year
Demonstrating fiscal discipline from day one. Errol commits to a formal motion to freeze elected council compensation for twelve months.
Controlled Taxation Guarantee
Every proposed property tax increase must be justified line-by-line in public before passing. No hidden increases on Ward 3 household budgets.
30-Day Commercial Permit Guarantee
Cutting bureaucratic red tape. Enforcing a strict 30-day turnaround benchmark for commercial permits to attract enterprise and empower Ajax entrepreneurs.
12-Month Licensing Fee Freeze
Providing direct cost relief to local retailers and service providers through a one-year freeze on all municipal licensing fees in Ward 3.
Sync DRT Bus with Ajax GO
Presenting a formal motion to Durham Regional Council to align all DRT bus routes directly with arriving and departing Ajax GO train schedules.
Federal Housing Funds Claimed
Actively pursuing federal housing infrastructure funds and affordable ownership programs that Ajax has not fully drawn down for working families.
Bail & Sentencing Reform Support
Leveraging deep insight as a Former Judicial Officer to advocate for toughened provisions to obtain bail and safeguard Ward 3 neighborhood safety.
Ward 3 Safe Neighbourhoods Initiative
Active collaboration with Durham Regional Police and community patrols. Ensuring Ajax streets remain safe, secure, and vibrant for all families.
About Errol Massiah
Three decades of public service. A father of four. A proud Canadian who chose Ajax and intends to fight for it.
30 Years Inside Public Service
Errol has spent 30 years in public service, including his work as a judicial officer - reading the full file, hearing both sides, and putting a decision in writing that stands up to scrutiny.
Father and Proud Canadian
Errol is a father of four and a proud Canadian. Ajax is where his family lives, and it is the only community this campaign answers to.
A Resident of Ajax for 20 Years
Errol has lived in Ajax for 20 years and watched the town roughly double around him - farmland turned into subdivisions, plaza strips replaced by Pat Bayly Square, the GO corridor turning Ajax into a commuter town. He has seen the cost of that growth too: longer commutes, strained schools and recreation, and housing his own kids' generation can no longer afford.
A Strong Vision for Ajax
An Ajax that grows without pricing out the families who built it - every tax dollar justified in public before it is collected, streets safe enough that residents stop organizing around fear, and a regional councillor they can reach directly at 416-918-7549.
Serving Every Corner of Ward 3
Ward 3 comprises established family subdivisions, vibrant commercial corridors, and municipal parks. Errol Massiah offers dedicated, continuous constituent representation for every neighborhood.
Experienced, Committed, and Prepared to Deliver.
Errol Massiah brings 30 years of public service, judicial experience, and grassroots community involvement to Durham Regional Council.
"I served as a judicial officer. Read everything, listen to both sides, and make a decision you can defend in writing afterwards."
- Errol MassiahStronger Together
Every resident of Ward 3 should have a direct line to their regional councillor. Call direct: 416-918-7549.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to key questions from Ward 3 residents and local voters.
How to Cast Your Vote for Errol Massiah
Voting in the Town of Ajax municipal election is safe, convenient, and accessible.
Watch the mail
A voter information letter arrives at your address with your credentials. If it doesn't come, call the Town to get added.
19-26 October
Vote by phone or online using credentials in that letter. It takes a few minutes on any day in that window.
Or vote in person
Prefer paper? Go to a designated Ward 3 voting location with photo ID and staff will assist you.
Select Errol Massiah
On the ballot, select ERROL MASSIAH under Regional Councillor for Ward 3.
Dates, locations and eligibility are set by the Town of Ajax. Confirm details with the Town Clerk's office before you vote.
Need a ride to a voting location, or a hand registering your phone ballot? Call 416-918-7549
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