Priya Vadivel's Priorities
Fiscal Responsibility
- Fight against unreasonable tax increases and bring accountability for public spending.
- Growing our commercial tax base to keep Pickering affordable for families.
Fiscal Responsibility
Families are making tough financial choices every day. City Hall should too.
I’ve built a successful business and spent over 20 years helping organizations manage budgets, improve efficiency, and deliver results. I know the value of every dollar because I’ve had to earn it.
I’ll bring that same discipline to City Hall by cutting waste, demanding accountability, using technology to improve efficiency, and growing Pickering’s commercial tax base to help keep property taxes affordable.
Your tax dollars aren’t City Hall’s money—they’re yours. I’ll treat every dollar with the respect it deserves.
Sustainable Development
- Advocate for adequate community spaces and infrastructure for Pickering’s growing population.
- Building a vibrant Pickering while protecting the green spaces we love.
Sustainable Development
Growth should create value—not strain our neighbourhoods or leave taxpayers paying the price.
With over 20 years of experience delivering complex projects and building a successful business, I know that smart growth requires careful planning, financial discipline, and long-term thinking.
At City Hall, I’ll champion responsible development that delivers the infrastructure, parks, roads, and community spaces residents need while protecting the green spaces that make Pickering special.
Build smarter. Protect what matters. Plan for generations—not just the next development.
Seniors Advocacy
- Advocate for an effective seniors property tax relief program that supports more seniors.
- Advocate for independent seniors community living spaces that support independence, connection, and quality of life.
Seniors Advocacy
Our seniors built Pickering. They deserve to live here with dignity, independence, and peace of mind.
Through countless conversations at residents’ doors, I’ve heard the same concerns: rising property taxes, affordability, and the lack of housing options that allow seniors to remain in the community they love.
At City Hall, I’ll be a strong advocate for expanding seniors’ property tax relief, increasing independent seniors’ living options, and ensuring every major decision considers the needs of our growing senior population. I’ll work with community partners and other levels of government to bring practical solutions and stronger support for seniors.
I’ll stand up for the people who spent a lifetime building our community—so they can continue to call Pickering home.
Public Safety
- Fight against unreasonable tax increases and bring accountability for public spending.
- Growing our commercial tax base to keep Pickering affordable for families.
Public Safety
Safe neighbourhoods don’t happen by chance—they happen through strong leadership, smart planning, and a councillor who listens and takes action.
I’ll advocate for traffic calming, better street lighting, safer sidewalks, and safer routes to schools and parks. I’ll work closely with residents, Durham Regional Police, neighbourhood associations, and City staff to strengthen community safety initiatives, address local concerns, and ensure problems are acted on—not ignored.
When residents raise safety concerns, they deserve more than promises. They deserve a councillor who shows up, follows through, and gets results.