Move forward,
together.
David Parmer is running for Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council. Three decades in the classroom and two decades of service on Stouffville's boards taught him the same lesson: listen first, read the file, and do the work.
What I'll bring to council
The Educator's Lens
Listen first. Read the file. Explain the trade-offs the way good teachers do.
Read pillar → 02Libraries & Lifelong Learning
A growing town deserves a growing library — one of our great equalizers.
Read pillar → 03Arts as Community Infrastructure
19 on the Park, the Latcham Art Centre — the connective tissue of a real community.
Read pillar → 04Youth, Seniors & Families
Safe streets, mental health, and programming for every generation.
Read pillar → 05Evidence-Based Governance
Decisions follow data, consultation, and outcomes — not ideology or reflex.
Read pillar → 06Smart Growth & Planning
Stouffville doubled in a decade. Growth should serve residents — not the reverse.
Read pillar →Where your property taxes go
A plain-language breakdown of the Town / Region / education split — and how Stouffville compares to its neighbours.
See the breakdown → Be readyHow to vote in 2026
Online voting opens October 17. Everything you need to cast your ballot — online, by phone, or in person.
Voting information →The record
11+ years on Town boards. $100K+ raised for the arts. Twenty years in Stouffville's schools and on its sports fields.
The approach
A science teacher's method: gather the evidence, consult the people affected, explain the decision in plain language.
The independence
No party. No faction. A non-partisan record of working with everyone.
As the committee's Chair, David embodied an effective style of leadership… while bringing a gentle and thoughtful tone that ensured each voice could be heard.Johnny Wideman
He has always led with integrity. David is professional, respectful and has always kept his commitments.Dina Simon
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