Mayor and Council

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Elizabeth Roy is the Mayor of the Town of Whitby.

Contact Mayor Roy

You can contact Mayor Roy by roye@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 x2203 or 905-706-2001.

About Mayor Roy

Elizabeth Roy has been a member of Whitby Council for 19 years and is serving her first term as mayor. She served as west ward councillor from 2006 to 2014, and was then elected as a regional councillor in 2014 and 2018. Prior to her election to Council, Elizabeth served as a Durham District School Board trustee from 1997 to 2006, including as board chair from 1999 to 2004. She is the mother of three grown children and a grandmother of two.

Local Involvement

Elizabeth’s current involvement at the local level includes: 

• Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee
• CLOCA Board 
• Association of Local Public Health Agencies

Previously, Elizabeth has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Station Gallery Board
• LACAC Heritage Whitby
• Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee
• County Town Carnival Committee
• Ethno-Cultural and Diversity Advisory Committee
• Whitby Public Library Board
• General Government Committee chair
• Planning and Development Committee chair
• Chair of Public Planning meetings
• Chair of Operations
• Chair of Budget 

Regional Involvement

At the Region, Elizabeth's involvement currently includes:

• Chair of Health and Social Services Committee
• Transit Commission
• Transit Executive
• Development Charges Complaint Committee
• Durham Local Immigration Partnership
• Durham Region Non Profit Housing
• Strategic Plan Development Task Force
• Chair, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)

In the past, Elizabeth has been involved with: 

• Local Housing Corporation
• Durham Strategic Plan Development Task Force 
• Finance & Administration Committee
• Durham Affordable Seniors Housing Task Force
• Durham Trails Coordinating Committee

In addition, Elizabeth sits on:

• Elexicon Energy Corporation Board of Directors
• Ontario Big City Mayors 
• Auto Mayors Group

Community Involvement

Elizabeth worked as a professionally trained medical radiation therapist for 34 years and practiced at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Durham Regional Cancer Center.

She is a current board member of the Denise House and has volunteered with the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre capital campaign, Hospice Whitby capital campaign, Durham Humane Society, WindReach Farm, Block Parents, Whitby's Community Art Projects, Boys and Girls Club Durham, Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation and Kinark Foundation.

Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy is one of four Regional Councillors who serve the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Mulcahy

You can contact Councillor Mulcahy by mulcahyr@whitby.ca or give her a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on her mobile phone at 905.706.0482.

About Councillor Mulcahy

This is Rhonda Mulcahy’s third term on Whitby Council. She was first elected as the North Ward Councillor and then elected twice as a Regional Councillor. Rhonda’s family has been part of the Whitby community for seven generations. And while hometown proud, she also acknowledges the responsibility to ensure that Whitby is inclusive to everyone. Uniting the community was the goal behind her small business which launched a community newspaper in Brooklin during a period of growth in 2000.  She has raised three children with her husband, Tom, here. As a family, they have always been active in various sports. The construction of a new sports facility was in part what prompted Rhonda to run for office and she is eager to see it come to fruition this term.

Local Involvement

Rhonda’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• CLOCA Board
• Deputy Mayor

Previously, Rhonda has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
• Whitby Chamber of Commerce
• Chair of Finance/Budget
• Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
• Deputy Mayor
• Planning and Development Commitete chair 
• Chair of Public Planning Meetings
• Chair of the Clerk’s Department 
• Planning and Development Committee vice-chair
• Operations Committee
• Planning Committee
• Downtown Brooklin Development Steering Committee
• Groveside Cemetery Board
• Whitby in Bloom
• Doors Open Committee
• Whitby Seniors Services Advisory Committee

Regional Involvement

Regionally, Rhonda has a role on:

• Association of Municipalities of Ontario as a Board Member representing Durham Region
• Works Committee
• Transit Commission
• Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)

Previously she has had a role on:

• Finance and Administration Committee
• Transit Executive
• Accessibility Advisory Committee

Community Involvement

In the community, Rhonda is a Rotarian, an honorary Group 74 member and a Royal Canadian Legion member. She sits on the board for Paramarine Rescue. 

Councillor Chris Leahy is one of four Regional Councillors who serve the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Leahy

You can contact Councillor Leahy by leahyc@whitby.ca or give him a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on his mobile phone at 905.706.0720.

About Councillor Leahy

Chris Leahy was elected West Ward Councillor in 2014, elected Regional Councillor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Chris has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Wilfred Laurier University and an MBA in Strategic Marketing from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Prior to serving on Council, Chris was a Whitby Trustee for the Durham Catholic District School Board and served as the Board Chair. Chris has lived in Whitby his whole life. He attended St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School and Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School. He and his wife Natalie have three children. 

Local Involvement

Chris’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• Whitby Public Library Board

• Station Gallery Board of Directors

Previously, Chris has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Planning and Development Committee vice-chair
• Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee
• Deputy Mayor
• General Government Committee chair

Regional Involvement

Regionally, Chris is involved on:

• Finance and Administration Committee as Vice Chair
• Transit Commission
• Durham Local Housing Corporation
• Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
• Durham Roundtable on Climate Change Leadership Committee

Community Involvement

Chris is very active within the community. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4895 at St John the Evangelist Parish. He is a volunteer coach with Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club and also volunteers for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Roadwatch. He was a founding member of the Durham Catholic District School Board's Children's Foundation and is a Board Member of the Catholic Family Services of Durham Charity.

Councillor Steve Yamada is one of four Regional Councillors who serve the Town of Whitby. 

Contact Councillor Yamada

You can contact Councillor Yamada by yamadas@whitby.ca or give him a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on his mobile phone at 905.706.1587.

About Councillor Yamada

Councillor Yamada is serving his third term on Whitby Council and his second term at the Region. He was first elected East Ward Councillor in 2014 and elected Regional Councillor in 2018.

For over 14 years, Steve has been an elementary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board.

Steve has worked hard with Council members to find operational savings of approximately $4.5 million without harming jobs or service levels. Attracting more businesses to Whitby to grow the commercial and industrial tax base in order to relieve the burden on residential taxpayers is a top priority. Living needs to be affordable again.

During the COVID crisis, Steve fought tirelessly for the families and seniors at Sunnycrest Nursing Home where an outbreak infected all but one resident and killed 35 residents. Working with local media and the lawyers for the Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, families had the opportunity to testify and tell their stories about their loved ones.  

Steve holds a specialized honours degree from York University, Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and a Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law from York University. Steve’s priorities are to make Whitby better, safer, more family friendly and affordable now and for future generations. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Whitby with their two daughters.

Local Involvement

Steve's current involvement at the local level includes:

• CLOCA Board
• Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

Previously, Steve has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• General Government Committee chair
• CLOCA board
• Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee
• Planning and Development Committee chair
• Deputy Mayor
• Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Accessibility Advisory Committee,
• Whitby Youth Council
• Ethno Cultural and Diversity Advisory Committee

Regional Involvement

At the Regional level, Steve sits on:

• Works Committee
• Vision Zero Taskforce 

He has also served on:

• Planning and Economic Development Committee
• Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
• Alternate on the Durham Roundtable on Climate Change

Councillor Maleeha Shahid is one of four Regional Councillors who serve the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Shahid

You can contact Councillor Shahid by shahidm@whitby.ca or give her a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on her mobile phone at 905.706.0514.

About Councillor Shahid

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 Regional Councillor in 2022 and served as 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.

Local Involvement

Maleeha’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• Planning and Development Committee Vice-Chair
• CLOCA Board
• Accessibility Advisory Committee 
• Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee 

Previously, Maleeha has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• General Government Committee vice-chair
• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Whitby in Bloom Committee
• Whitby Public Library Board
• Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee 

Regional Involvement

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
• Canadian National Exhibition Association 

Community Involvement

Maleeha has served the community by volunteering for a number of community organizations, including; the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club, local church food banks and women’s shelter. She also initiated annual holiday toy and food drives for the local food banks.  She has organized initiatives to serve seniors and youth by running a drive safe campaign for community safety on the streets, successfully advocating for a Cricket Pitch in Whitby and conducting information sessions for seniors on Fraud and Scam Awareness & Prevention. During the COVID pandemic, Maleeha also ran various information sessions, including: "Mental Health the Pandemic & You”, “Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth during COVID-19”, and “What it takes to be a firefighter?” for our Youth. 

Through her work on the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Maleeha has helped make new Canadians feel welcome in their new Whitby home.

Councillor Steve Lee represents North Ward (1) for the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Lee

You can contact Councillor Lee by lees@whitby.ca or give him a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on his mobile phone at 905.706.0214.

About Councillor Lee

First elected in 2018 as the Councillor for North Ward (1), Steve Lee is serving his second term on Council. He has been self-employed for the past 22 years and successfully owns and operates three small businesses including Whitby local business Dive Source. Steve’s business experience makes him a proven leader with extensive knowledge of managing people, budgets, and meeting deadlines. 

A Humber College graduate, Steve has been actively involved in the community including Scouting for many years. He is also a Certified Rescue Diver, a Scuba Diving Instructor and a First Aid Instructor.  

He has worked hard this past term of Council to improve road safety with the recent speed humps and traffic calming measures.  Steve’s priorities are to be your voice on Council and to make Whitby one of the best places to live work and raise a family. 

Steve and his partner Lynne and their 4 children live in Brooklin and have been proud to call it home for over 17 years. 

Local Involvement

Steve’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• Planning and Development Committee Chair

• Whitby Chamber of Commerce

• Regional Alternate
• Groveside Cemetary Board

Previously, Steve has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Planning and Development Committee chair
• General Government Committee chair
• Finance/Budget chair
• Planning and Development Committee vice-chair
• Regional alternate
• Road Watch Committee
• Groveside Cemetery Board
• Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee

Councillor Matt Cardwell represents West Ward (2) for the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Cardwell

You can contact Councillor Cardwell by cardwellm@whitby.ca or give him a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on his mobile phone at 289.387.9106.

About Councillor Cardwell

Elected in 2022, Matt Cardwell is serving his first term as Councillor for West Ward (2).

Matt has called Whitby home for over 40 years and attended Dr. Robert Thornton Elementary School and Anderson C.V.I. He went to Saint Mary’s University and York University where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Matt lives with his partner Kyla in the West Ward.

Actively involved in sports, he played for many years with Whitby Minor Hockey, Lacrosse and Baseball and spent two seasons playing pro hockey in the US before returning to Whitby. He finished his competitive hockey career playing seven seasons for the Whitby Dunlops.

Matt is the owner of two local Whitby businesses and prior to being elected to Council, he was an active member of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. Matt wrapped up his five years on the WCOC Board of Directors as the Vice President. He received the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2012 and founded the “Young Entrepreneur and Professional’s Committee”. He received the 2015 Prime Minister’s Award for his charitable work in our Town. In addition, he received an Accessibility Award in 2016 from the Region of Durham for his collaboration with members of the Abilities Centre.

Local Involvement

Matt’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• Whitby Yacht Club
• Sustainability Advisory Committee

Previously, Matt has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Whitby Yacht Club
• Whitby Youth Council

Community Involvement

As a business owner, Matt knows the importance of giving back to the community. Over the past decade he has supported many community groups, charities, not for profits through fundraising, volunteering, and donations. His favourite community fundraiser event is the Holiday toy, food and clothing drive conducted annually at his businesses. 

Councillor Niki Lundquist represents Centre Ward (3) for the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Lundquist

You can contact Councillor Lundquist by lundquistn@whitby.ca or give her a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on her mobile phone at 289.387.9107.

About Councillor Lundquist

Niki Lundquist is serving her first term as Councillor for Centre Ward (3). She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and is a human rights and labour lawyer. Before her election to Council, she served as a Whitby trustee on the Durham District School Board, as well as Chair of Finance and Vice Chair of the Board.  

Local Involvement

Niki’s current involvement at the local level includes:

• General Government Committee Chair
• Downtown Whitby BIA Board of Management 

Previously, Niki has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Station Gallery Board 
• Whitby Public Library Board
• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Community Involvement

Niki founded Caremongers Whitby, a neighbour-helping-neighbour initiative that supported thousands of community residents during the pandemic. She is an active and engaged volunteer in many charitable and community groups. 

She has also served as a citizen member of the Town of Whitby’s Accessibility Advisory Committee. Niki is a member of the Brooklin Optimist Club and volunteers with a number of local organizations such as Girls Inc and PFLAG Durham.

Niki brings transparency and an unequalled energy to her role as Councillor advocating for the Centre Ward. 

Councillor Victoria Bozinovski represents East Ward (4) for the Town of Whitby.

Contact Councillor Bozinovski

You can contact Councillor Bozinovski by email at bozinovskiv@whitby.ca or give her a call at the office at 905.430.4300 x2203 or on her mobile phone at 289.387.9108.

About Councillor Bozinovski

Victoria Bozinovski is a well-respected commercial real estate broker and practicing commercial arbitrator. She is highly regarded for her outstanding work ethic and commitment to serving the local community. In addition to her role as a strong advocate for vulnerable children and families on the board of directors for the Children's Aid Society, Victoria's dedication to improving the community shines through in all aspects of her work.

Local Involvement

At the local level, Victoria is currently the Mayor’s designate on:

• General Government Comittee Vice-Chair

• Road Watch Committee

• Whitby Youth Council

Previously, Victoria has held a variety of roles on local boards and committees including:

• Whitby Youth Council
• Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee
• Whitby Public Library Board

Community Involvement

Victoria is the recipient of a Durham Region Civic Award and a Durham Region Police Services Honourary Citizen Award. She is also an active member of the Durham Region Victim Services fundraising committee which promotes a safe community where people are supported, empowered, and thriving. Victoria is also a board member for the Durham Children's Aid Society.