A Little About Maleeha

Maleeha Shahid and her family have called Whitby home for more than 15 years. First elected East Ward 4 Councillor in 2018, Maleeha was elected a Regional Councillor in 2022. She is the Deputy Mayor for the Town of Whitby in 2023.

Whether advocating for a new Whitby hospital, a modern sports complex, or the removal of tolls on Highways 412 & 418, Maleeha has always put the best interests of Whitby residents at the forefront of every decision. She brings a wealth of experience to the table - from serving as the East Ward Councillor and working in other senior positions on boards and committees representing Whitby residents.

At the local level, Maleeha has had roles as:

• Town of Whitby’s Deputy Mayor for 2023.

• Vice-Chair of the General Government portion of Committee of the Whole 2023.

• Mayor’s designate on the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. 2023.

• Mayor’s designate on the Whitby in Bloom Committee, Whitby Public Library Board and the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee 2018-2022.

At the Regional level, Maleeha has a role on:

• Planning and Economic Development Committee

• Transit Commission

• Durham Environmental and Climate Advisory Committee

• Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce

• Durham Active Transportation Committee as Regional Council alternate o Canadian

• National Exhibition Association