Councillor Maleeha Shahid represents East Ward (4) for the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Shahid

You can contact Councillor Shahid by email or give her a call at 905.706.0514.

About Councillor Shahid

Elected in 2018 as the Councillor for East Ward (4), Councillor Maleeha Shahid is serving her first term on Council.

As a successful self-employed woman for over 11 years, Councillor Shahid knows first-hand what it takes to run a business. She can directly relate to the small and medium-sized business owners who are the backbone of Whitby. Councillor Shahid is known for her excellent problem solving, customer service and interaction with the public. This is the type of valuable experience she brings to Council in managing growth in a responsible manner.

For over 14 years Councillor Shahid has been a resident of Whitby. She and her husband live in the East Ward with their three children. As a parent, homeowner, successful business person and community volunteer, Councillor Shahid keeps an eye on issues that matter in her Ward and to the community.  

Local involvement

At a local level, Councillor Shahid currently has roles as:

• Mayor's designate on the Whitby Public Library Board and the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee

Previously Councillor Shahid served as:

• Vice-Chair of the General Government portion of Committee of the Whole
• Mayor's designate on the Whitby in Bloom Committee and the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Community involvement

Councillor Shahid has been actively involved as a member of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise doing her part to bring people together to help make Whitby the best it can be. She is committed to ensuring that Whitby continues to be a prosperous, safe and thriving place to live and start a business.