About David

Service

• Parc Downsview Park, Chair, Board of Directors 2007 -
• Metroland Publishing, Columnist, 2007 -
• City of Toronto Councillor, Ward 43, elected by acclamation 2000, reelected 2003, did not seek reelection 2006
• Toronto District Health Council, appointed 1999, reappointed 2002 - 2004
• City of Toronto Councillor, Ward 16, candidate 1997, elected 1999
• City of Scarborough Councillor, Ward 8, candidate 1991, elected 1994
• Scarboro Television, Host, 1982 - 1991
• Densgrove Park Community Association, Charter Member and President, 1985 - 1988, 1998 - 1999
• Metropolitan Toronto Housing Development Corporation, Director, 1985 - 1988
• Rotary Club of Scarborough, 1986-1988

Responsibilities as Councillor

• Scarborough Community Council , former Chair
• Budget Advisory Committee, Chair
• Policy and Finance Committee
• Striking Committee
• Council Procedures and Meeting Management Working Group
• Council Reference Group
• e-City Committee
• Employee and Labour Relations Committee
• Friends of the Poet Laureate
• Toronto Atmospheric Fund, Board of Directors, Chair
• Toronto Atmospheric Fund Investment Committee, former Chair
• Acting Mayor, City of Scarborough

Professional

• Founder and President of a distribution and manufacturing business. Established in 1986, the organization now employs over 20 staff, and exports to about 30 countries.

Personal

• Born in Toronto, 1954
• Married with one son

Education

• MBA, University of Western Ontario, 1978
• B Comm, Victoria College, University of Toronto, 1976
• Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 1972
• Golf Road Public School

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