Peter Pavlovic
Candidate for School Board Trustee, York Region District School Board, Markham Wards 1 & 8
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Candidate for School Board Trustee, York Region District School Board, Markham Wards 1 & 8
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Markham has been my home for more than 40 years. My wife and I are raising our two sons here, and both have attended school in Markham. Through family and friends whose children have attended schools across York Region, I know our schools and the services they offer.
I am running because about 22 cents of every property tax dollar in Markham goes to education, and families deserve a board that spends it carefully. In March 2026 the province took over the York Catholic District School Board, which serves our same neighbourhoods, citing infighting and long-term financial problems. Its elected trustees no longer make most of its decisions. I will work to make sure that never happens to our public board.
Good programs for our children depend on the basics: sound financial management, good governance, and careful use of every dollar. That is the experience I bring.
Every education dollar accounted for and spent where it reaches students, backed by years of managing multi-million-dollar public budgets.
Clear policies and sound decisions that keep our board out of provincial supervision and keep decisions about our schools local.
STEM, after-school recreation and sports, and support for gifted students, students with special needs, and every child who needs help along the way.
Who has really managed multi-million-dollar budgets, interpreted legislation, rendered legal decisions, developed policy, and handled labour relations in unionized workplaces?
That is the experience a school board trustee needs.
Adjudication
Presided over 3,000 hearings: weighing evidence, interpreting the law, and writing clear decisions with reasons.
Housing management
Ran a unionized operating unit, with a multi-million-dollar operating budget and a capital renovation budget. Handled labour relations and grievances.
City of Toronto
Supervised and trained staff, managed labour relations and crisis situations, and kept programs in line with policy and legislation.
Region of Durham
Oversaw day-to-day housing operations, administered the Rent-Geared-to-Income program, and helped prepare the annual capital budget.
Business
Government relations and public relations: writing policies and procedures, research and reports, and advice on municipal bylaws and provincial statutes.
Look for my name under York Region District School Board Trustee. Public school supporters in Markham Wards 1 and 8 vote for this seat.
| Online | October 16 at 10 AM to October 26 at 8 PM, from any computer or phone |
| In person | October 23 to 26, 10 AM to 8 PM, at any Markham voting place |
| Questions | 905-477-7000 ext. 8683 or vote@markham.ca |
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You can vote at any Markham voting place, 10 AM to 8 PM. Bring acceptable ID.
Closest to Wards 1 and 8
7755 Bayview Avenue
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7600 Kennedy Road
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