Town of Ajax
Politicians, wards, and elected representatives
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About Ajax
The Town of Ajax is a rapidly growing community on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, bordering Pickering to the west and Whitby to the east. With a population of approximately 130,000, Ajax is one of Durham Region’s larger municipalities and has seen significant residential and commercial development in recent decades.
Ajax is divided into three wards, each represented by one Regional Councillor on Durham Regional Council. Ward 2 elects two Local Councillors, while Wards 1 and 3 each elect one. The council consists of 8 members: the Mayor, 3 Regional Councillors, and 4 Local Councillors. Key neighbourhoods include the historic Ajax waterfront area, Applecroft, Carruthers, and the growing Audley North community. The town is well-connected via Highway 401 and GO Transit’s Ajax station.
Ajax Wards
Local: Rob Tyler-Morin
Local: Nancy Henry
Local: Ashmeed Khan
Local: Lisa Bower
Elected Officials
Mayor
Regional Councillors
Represent Ajax on Durham Regional Council — transit, policing, waste, infrastructure
Local Councillors
Ajax Town Council — local services, bylaws, parks, development
Federal MP
Provincial MPP
What They Handle
- Municipal (Town of Ajax): Local services, bylaws, parks, recreation, zoning, building permits, road maintenance, garbage collection, local planning
- Regional (Durham Region): Regional roads, transit (DRT), policing (DRPS), water and wastewater, waste management, regional planning, social services
- Federal: National laws, immigration, taxation, defence, passports, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan
- Provincial: Healthcare, education, highways, provincial legislation, provincial funding, housing policy
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Ajax Ward Map
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