Look Who's Backing Leahy

We give Chris Leahy an A+ for his steadfast commitment to keeping taxes down. His efforts to secure an Independent Auditor General for Durham Region last year could save taxpayers. tens of millions. He also fought to reduce the $318,666 Mayor’s compensation. 

- Whitby Taxpayers Federation - Election 2026 Report Card

I have known Chris Leahy and his family for over 16 years. He embodies all of the qualities of a strong leader; intelligence, experience, and compassion. His vision for Whitby as an affordable, safe place where families thrive will set our town on the right track. He deserves your full consideration in this election.

- Pat Perkins, Whitby Mayor, 2006-2014 Whitby’s first Woman Mayor

 Chris Leahy has a specific plan of action that will serve families and children well in Whitby and Brooklin without breaking the bank or cutting services. 

- Trustee Christine Thatcher, DDSB, 2018-2026 former chair 

 I have known Chris Leahy to be a generous and thoughtful leader whose selfless acts of charity go unrecognized. As a trustee he developed rare qualities of leadership that allowed him to flourish as a Councillor. With Chris Leahy as our Mayor Whitby will be unstoppable. 

- John Rinella, former Trustee DCDSB and former Chair of the Board 

Many years ago I had the pleasure of working closely with Chris when we were trustees on the DCDSB, and on several charitable projects over the past decade. He is a man of integrity, fiscal responsibility, and is socially compassionate. I have seen him chair meetings with an openness and great respect for participatory democracy. He asks tough questions, but in the spirit of promoting a full and abundant life for the citizens of his community. He will make an exceptional mayor for the Town of Whitby. 

- Mark McGowan, FRSC, Professor Emeritus & Principal Emeritus St Michael’s College, University of Toronto