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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Saturday Canvass in South Ajax
We had a great canvass today
in the Shoal Point/Ashbury Area.
As usual, residents were
gravely concerned about taxes but even more so, they want to improve community safety
Most residents were busy
with spring cleaning, but the residents I spoke to talked about change at
council and having a new Councillor who can communicate better with residents.
It was great to see a community so in tune with whats going on in town. Neighbours were out enjoying the nice weather together and the park was filled with kids.
I am looking forward to continuing having progressive conversations and engaging with residents in Ward 4.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Jim, We Will Miss You
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Jim Flaherty’s passing.
Jim exemplified what it meant to be a public servant and was
a great role model. Jim will go down as one of the best finance ministers in Ontario
& Canada’s history. During the entire economic downturn, Jim stayed the course,
acted responsibly and was a true statesman who got us through some of our
toughest times as a country.
My thoughts & prayers are with Jim’s wife, Christine and
their three sons.
I am proud to call Jim a friend and I will miss his common
sense approach to politics.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
You're Invited!
Please join the Team & I for our 2014 campaign launch.
Information:
Who - Kurtis McAleer Campaign for Ward 4
What - Campaign Launch
When - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, 7 PM
Where - Safari Bar & Grill in the Historic Pickering Village
Please RSVP to Info@KurtisMcAleer.ca
Hope to see you there!
Information:
Who - Kurtis McAleer Campaign for Ward 4
What - Campaign Launch
When - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, 7 PM
Where - Safari Bar & Grill in the Historic Pickering Village
Please RSVP to Info@KurtisMcAleer.ca
Hope to see you there!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Our First Day at the Doors
Our team was out this past Saturday in the south-end of the Ward speaking with residents.
It was encouraging to see how many of them want change. The issues varied from taxes to community safety to transit to bike lanes to our lakefront but one theme stayed the same, change at Ajax Council.
One resident noted that although it seems great Ajax Council can work together, it is also disappointing to rarely see debate. To not debate a budget is alarming, said the resident on Seabreeze and I agree with him.
I'm looking forward to door knocking more and more often as the weather gets nicer.
It was encouraging to see how many of them want change. The issues varied from taxes to community safety to transit to bike lanes to our lakefront but one theme stayed the same, change at Ajax Council.
One resident noted that although it seems great Ajax Council can work together, it is also disappointing to rarely see debate. To not debate a budget is alarming, said the resident on Seabreeze and I agree with him.
I'm looking forward to door knocking more and more often as the weather gets nicer.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ward Four, Here We Come!
Today, at 10:30 am, I was pleased to formally enter the race
in Ajax’s Ward Four.
Ward Four has a special place in my heart because it is
where I grew up. It’s where I went to school, worked, played and where I
founded the Ajax Youth Council five years ago.
I’m looking forward to a positive, clean and progressive
campaign that focuses on the issues facing Ajax and Ward Four.
I will be launching my campaign website later on today which
will outline my platform and everything else surrounding the campaign.
Thank you for the outpour of support and I look forward to
being elected in October.
Friday, September 7, 2012
5 Years Later...
Five years since my first political campaign. I was 12 turning 13 when I started campaigning for local PC candidate, Kevin Ashe. I lost that one.
5 years later and I've done more in my political life than I expected. I served as a Youth Member of Parliament, a Youth Cabinet Minister, a Youth Mayor and just when I thought I was done with youth politics, I became the Youth Chair of Durham, a position I still hold. It's been a roller coaster ride, lots of highs and lows and even more in between.
Over 5 years, I believe that I have stood by my principals. I have and will continue to support candidates I believe in over political parties or partisanship. I've had the pleasure of working with many great politicians including Durham Chairman, Roger Anderson, Mayor Dave Ryan, Councillors Kevin Ashe, Doug Dickerson, David Pickles & Marilyn Crawford. I also had the pleasure of working with former Regional Councillors Rick Johnson and Scott Crawford, who both served for over 20 years on council, and I got to work closely with both of them and learn the ropes.
I also, after promising for campaigns, got to work with former MP, Mark Holland. Mark & I, despite political differences always had a cordial relationship and despite me working against Mark during a grueling campaign in 2008, Mark was always there to lend support for Youth Council and many other endeavours of mine. Mark was a great constituent MP and is a great communicator. My bet is that Mark will return as our MP in Ajax or Pickering in 2015.
I've also had the chance to work with Pickering Deputy Mayor, Doug Dickerson. Doug, a political vet who has campaigned his entire life, has been my go-to for tough questions. I met Doug in 2007 while working on Kevin Ashe's campaign. Doug was the car canvass king and helped us rip through a quarter of the Ajax-Pickering riding in one day. I've learned over the years of working with Doug that he is a straight shooter and a man of character. You can count on Doug, if he gives you his word he sticks to it! His wife, Jo-Ann is also a campaign vet who I also met in 2007 when she had me sorting out lit on my first campaign while we both watched our favourite soap opera, the Young & Restless.
Last but not least is Councillor Kevin Ashe. I worked for Kevin in 2007 on his provincial campaign where he knocked doors all day, everyday. Whenever I was out canvassing, Kevin was to. When Kevin decided to seek a seat back on Pickering Council, I quickly said yes to joining the campaign. We started campaigning 7 months before election day. We canvassed for hours everyday, in the cold, rain and snow. It paid off, we won that campaign. It was a campaign that proved that hard work and dedication pays off. The last point to make, is that Kevin has always been there for every charitable cause I've fundraised for. Kids Help Phone, Terry Fox, Ajax Youth Council, Durham Youth Council, my campaigns and SO MANY MORE, Kevin has always been there and is always ready to support local charities! It's been a long five years, but I'm looking forward to the next 5, and beyond that.
5 years later and I've done more in my political life than I expected. I served as a Youth Member of Parliament, a Youth Cabinet Minister, a Youth Mayor and just when I thought I was done with youth politics, I became the Youth Chair of Durham, a position I still hold. It's been a roller coaster ride, lots of highs and lows and even more in between.
Over 5 years, I believe that I have stood by my principals. I have and will continue to support candidates I believe in over political parties or partisanship. I've had the pleasure of working with many great politicians including Durham Chairman, Roger Anderson, Mayor Dave Ryan, Councillors Kevin Ashe, Doug Dickerson, David Pickles & Marilyn Crawford. I also had the pleasure of working with former Regional Councillors Rick Johnson and Scott Crawford, who both served for over 20 years on council, and I got to work closely with both of them and learn the ropes.
I also, after promising for campaigns, got to work with former MP, Mark Holland. Mark & I, despite political differences always had a cordial relationship and despite me working against Mark during a grueling campaign in 2008, Mark was always there to lend support for Youth Council and many other endeavours of mine. Mark was a great constituent MP and is a great communicator. My bet is that Mark will return as our MP in Ajax or Pickering in 2015.
I've also had the chance to work with Pickering Deputy Mayor, Doug Dickerson. Doug, a political vet who has campaigned his entire life, has been my go-to for tough questions. I met Doug in 2007 while working on Kevin Ashe's campaign. Doug was the car canvass king and helped us rip through a quarter of the Ajax-Pickering riding in one day. I've learned over the years of working with Doug that he is a straight shooter and a man of character. You can count on Doug, if he gives you his word he sticks to it! His wife, Jo-Ann is also a campaign vet who I also met in 2007 when she had me sorting out lit on my first campaign while we both watched our favourite soap opera, the Young & Restless.
Last but not least is Councillor Kevin Ashe. I worked for Kevin in 2007 on his provincial campaign where he knocked doors all day, everyday. Whenever I was out canvassing, Kevin was to. When Kevin decided to seek a seat back on Pickering Council, I quickly said yes to joining the campaign. We started campaigning 7 months before election day. We canvassed for hours everyday, in the cold, rain and snow. It paid off, we won that campaign. It was a campaign that proved that hard work and dedication pays off. The last point to make, is that Kevin has always been there for every charitable cause I've fundraised for. Kids Help Phone, Terry Fox, Ajax Youth Council, Durham Youth Council, my campaigns and SO MANY MORE, Kevin has always been there and is always ready to support local charities! It's been a long five years, but I'm looking forward to the next 5, and beyond that.
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