Kevin Ashe

Kevin Ashe is a Canadian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Pickering, a position he has held since 2022. The son of Pickering's first mayor, George Ashe, he began his political career as a trustee for the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board in 1985. Over the following decades, he served as a local and regional councillor for Pickering, focusing on issues such as tax management, community safety, and urban development. Throughout his tenure, he has navigated various local controversies, including the use of strong mayor powers and regional land-use debates. He remains a prominent figure in Durham Region municipal politics.