Why I'm Running for Pickering City Council | Michael Samlalsingh Ward 1

In this 16-minute speech from my Meet & Greet, I share my background, why I’m running for Pickering City Council in Ward 1, and my vision for the future of our community. The evening opened with remarks from Dave Ryan, former Mayor of Pickering, who served as Mayor for 19 years. I then speak about: • Growing up and living in Pickering for 39 years • Graduating from Pickering High School • Earning my CPA accounting designation and MBA • More than 25 years in Canadian banking and financial services • My career as a Director of Finance, managing a budget of more than $500 million • Fiscal responsibility and accountability • Responsible and sustainable growth • The future of the Pickering Airport Lands • Community safety • Youth and seniors • Infrastructure and economic development • Protecting what makes Pickering a great place to live This speech provides a more complete look at who I am, my experience, and the priorities I’m bringing forward for Ward 1 and Pickering. Michael Samlalsingh, MBA, CEA, CPA Candidate for Pickering City Council, Ward 1 Trust. Accountability. Service. 🌐 michael4pickering.ca 📧 info@michael4pickering.ca #Michael4Pickering #Pickering #Ward1 #PickeringOntario #MunicipalElection #PickeringCommunity