Amanda Yeung

COLLUCCI

For Markham Regional Councillor

Working For You

RECENT UPDATES

01

Money & Taxes

Fiscal Discipline & Keeping Taxes Low

As Chair of Markham’s Budget Committee through 2021, Amanda led the development of a $533 million municipal budget, delivering balanced budgets while keeping property taxes among the lowest in the GTA. During her tenure, Markham achieved the 2nd-lowest tax rate in the GTA — fiscal discipline that continues today, with Markham now having the lowest tax rate in the GTA.

Business Growth

Amanda supports smart economic policies that attract investment, create local jobs, and strengthen Markham’s position as a hub for commerce and opportunity.

Reducing Energy Distribution Costs for Residents

Amanda has worked to lower energy distribution costs and drive year-over-year savings for Markham residents and business.

02

Safety

Community Safety

Partnering with York Regional Police and Markham Fire, Amanda has supported crime and fire prevention presentations and introduced Neighbourhood Watch programs to residents.

School Zone Safety

Your voices were heard. I championed the Centreville Flexible Sign program pilot with 8 schools and subsequently expanded the program to 24 schools across Markham to keep our children safe.

Traffic Relief & Traffic Calming

Amanda has delivered numerous traffic lights, stop signs, school zone signage, multi-use pathways, and speed radar displays to improve safety, ease congestion, and encourage safer driving.

03

Parks & Places

New Parks & Greenspace

To help families enjoy recreational activities, Amanda prioritized the design and delivery of 17 new community parks in Ward 6, with safe and inclusive play spaces for every family.

Community Facilities

Amanda has invested in the spaces that bring our community together – from recreation centres to accessible community hubs – ensuring residents have the facilities they need to learn, connect, and thrive.

04

Community & Belonging

Elderly & Youth Programs

To help families enjoy recreational activities, Amanda prioritized the design and delivery of 17 new community parks in Ward 6, with safe and inclusive play spaces for every family.

Celebrating Canada in Markham

Proudly celebrating Canada Day and our shared community spirit.

Nurturing Local Talent

Investing in local arts, culture, and sports to empower future leaders.

Supporting Local Charities

Backing organizations that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Valuing Diversity

Building an inclusive Markham where everyone belongs.

Supporting Education

Amanda supports local school and post-secondary partnerships—like our proud partnership with York University’s Yang Langing School of Nursing.

Balanced Budget & Keeping Your Taxes Low

As Chair of Markham’s Budget Committee responsible for Markham’s 533 million dollar budget, I led the effort to deliver balanced budgets over the past term and ended 2021 with a surplus. As a result, Markham has the 2nd lowest tax rate within the GTA.

New Parks and Greenspace

In an effort to have families further enjoy recreational activities, I promoted the design and delivery of 17 new community parks in Ward 6. I also secured budget approval for the construction of washroom facilities and a pavilion at Wismer Park.

Community Safety

Partnering with the York Regional Police and Markham Fire Department, I have hosted several crime and fire prevention presentations and I’ve introduced NeighbourhoodWatch programs to residents.

School Zone Safety

Your voices where heard! I championed the Centreline Flexible Sign Program pilot with 8 schools and subsequently expanded the program to 24 schools across Markham. It has proven to be an effective tool to reduce speed when vehicles approach school zones and helps keep your children safe.

Traffic Relief and Traffic Calming

We have installed numerous traffic lights, stop signs and other items in Markham to improve safety. This includes signage for school speed zones, speed reduction, multi-use pathways, and speed radar display boards to remind drivers to slow down and stay within speed limits.

Markham votes this October.