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PRAC Juried Art Show | Photography Exhibition • PRAC • Supporters • Community | Heritage | Literary • Performing • Teaching • Visual Artists |
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On August 16 PRAC emailed and asked the candidates for Regional Chair and Pickering Council:
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REGIONAL CHAIR | MAYOR | WARD 1 | WARD 2 | WARD 3 |
John Mutton ~ Yes! While it is a local initiative, the arts centre for Pickering would do wonderful for our economy as I am an advocate of the Ec Dev. that comes from the rise of the creative class. Tom Dingwall ~ Without question, I do support the Pickering Arts Centre. John Henry ~ Yes, I’m supportive of your effort. Should I be elected Regional Chair, I will work with the Mayors and Councils of both Pickering and Ajax, along with my Regional Council colleagues, to provide any appropriate supports which fall within the Region’s wheelhouse – and its means. Such supports at the local and/or Regional level could range from development or tax treatment considerations to other tangible or in-kind supports. While I cannot personally pledge or earmark the Region’s funds (no candidate can do this) – as a current Regional Councillor, candidate, or as a potential future Regional Chair– I am committed to assisting the PRAC, the DWAC Foundation and their stakeholders to every extent possible on this community initiative. Please extend my best wishes and appreciation to your colleagues and dedicated volunteers for their vision and ongoing efforts in our Region’s vital cultural space. Muhammad Ahsin Sahi ~ I support Art but I believe that not a single penny from taxpayer's money should be spent without thorough and open debate.
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Dave Ryan ~ my commitment is unwavering and I believe every member of Council feels the same. You will see the Arts Center in my campaign literature. Wesley Henry ~ Most definitely. I'm 100% committed. Eileen Higdon ~ Absolutely the difference would be there would be a woman at the table cheering on the Pickering Arts Community.
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Kevin Ashe ~ 100 % support Robert Jones ~ My number one concern for Pickering is 100% its people and our quality of life. The arts, sports, environment, etc help to make up a large portion of most peoples lives. I have no plans to cut funding to any of these. As residents we both can appreciate the fact that our taxes are far to high. In fact our municipality is among the fifth highest in all of Ontario. My plans are to weed out the wastes in spending, and lower our taxes without affecting the services we love and rely on. Their are some very big changes coming to our city in the following years, and I need and appreciate input from folks like yourself, lots of input, to help build an even better Pickering. Inclusive to and for all. Haidar Furozuni ~ I would support the Centre as I see it as a community builder that will make us stronger. I am all about community building as long as it doesn't isolate citizens based on their religion or race. I will look forward working with you in the future. Lisa Robinson ~ Yes I am 100% in support of the Arts Centre and the important role it plays in the growth and well being of our community. Should I be fortunate to represent my constituents come October I will look forward to meeting with you to see how I can continue to help and support the arts. Thank you for contacting me. Please feel free to contact me anytime. My number is 416.970.5906 or please email me. Maurice Brenner ~ 200% YES Clyde Taffe ~ If elected you have my full and total support for the Arts Center. Musa Mansuar ~ Yes, I do support an Arts Centre. I would also support other creative measures such as an arts and culture incubator to provide services, mentoring and resources to aspiring young artists in Pickering and the Durham Region. Over the past 5-10 years, we've had a tremendous amount of artists in the music and film industry come out of the Durham Region. We need to do more at the community level to support these talented local artists achieve their aspirations. Usha Chahar ~ Absolutely I will support Art Centre in Pickering. Tony Harold ~ |
Bill McLean ~ YES Gary Strange ~ As Vice Chair of the Durham West Arts Centre Foundation, my passion and commitment to see a Visual and Performing Arts Centre built in downtown Pickering is unparalleled. Sari Sarieddine ~ Rest assured, I am 100% in support of an arts centre here in Pickering! I'd be more than happy to with with you and those involved to see it happen! Tanya Foster ~ Arts in the community is one of my many passions. It isn’t just an option it’s a source of expanding on the creative abilities that we naturally possess. I will be in support to ensure the creative talents of our young and older participants are pushed to support the innovation and abilities to support of creative arts centre for Pickering.
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Damian Williams ~ Arts are an integral part of any society; while some would beg to differ, most know the importance of continuing to support arts will make us stronger as a community. Dave Pickles ~ I appreciate the great work that the PineRidge Arts Council does to encourage and promote the arts in our community. Arts is an important part of a complete community and I support the work of the Durham West Arts Centre Inc. And Foundation to establish an Arts Centre in Pickering. If I have the good fortunate of being re-elect you can count on my continued support for the arts and Arts Centre. Ali Naqvi ~ I will continue supporting the council as I have been to many events in ward 3 and Pickering! I am a big supporter of arts & culture and will continue showing up to events in future if elected! Nadia Peerzada ~ Yes I will support the Arts Centre in Pickering, as it is important to continue to support and strengthen the community. Shaheen Butt ~ You have my full support for the Arts Centre and one hundred percent commitment to helping your vision come to fruition in the near future. Having an Arts Centre in Pickering will bring out our City’s unique and hidden talents within from our youth to seniors. This is beneficial for all ages. Peter Rodrigues ~ Yes, I support an Arts Centre in Pickering. The arts of all kinds are a vital part of every community. They enhance the quality of life of residents for both their aesthetic values and for the promotion of our city. A multi-purpose centre devoted to all aspects of the arts has long been an unsatisfied need in our community. I look forward to its development and it becoming a reality.
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Since 1989 PineRidge Arts Council Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization has been dedicated to enhance the quality of life within the community by developing widespread appreciation, support and involvement in the arts.
PineRidge Arts Council
650 Kingston Road
P.O. Box 18258 Steeple Hill Postal Outlet
Pickering, Ontario L1V 1A0
Canada
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