David Parmer
David Parmer
Candidate for Ward 4 Councillor
David Parmer is a longtime Stouffville resident running for Ward 4 councillor, citing his involvement in the community and experience as a trustee with the local library board and Latcham Art Centre.
Parmer says he wants to represent residents across Ward 4 and Stouffville as the municipality navigates traffic and safety concerns, property crime, e-scooter use, and continued growth.
- Community Involvement: A longtime Stouffville resident who has served as a trustee with the Stouffville Library board and Latcham Art Centre.
- Traffic & School Safety: Identifies traffic congestion and safety near local schools as key concerns, including around Oscar Peterson Public School, Glad Park Public School and Stouffville District Secondary School.
- Property Crime: Says residents have raised concerns about vehicle thefts in their neighbourhoods.
- E-Scooter Safety: Points to concerns about e-scooter use on sidewalks, particularly the potential safety risks for seniors.
- Police Collaboration: Says he would work collaboratively with York Regional Police to develop solutions to community safety concerns.
- Responsible Growth: Development should be supported by advance infrastructure planning and municipal services that meet residents’ needs.
What prompted you to run for Council?
Parmer, a public school teacher and volunteer, said he has called Stouffville home for many years. He has remained active in the community, most recently serving as a Stouffville Library board trustee and a trustee with the Latcham Art Centre.
“I love Stouffville,” he said. “I’m running in order to be a voice for our residents, not only in Ward 4, but Stouffville overall.”
What is the leading issue facing Ward 4 residents, and what would you do to address it?
Parmer identified several concerns, including traffic safety near Oscar Peterson Public School, Glad Park Public School, and Stouffville District Secondary School. He also pointed to vehicle thefts in local neighbourhoods and concerns about e-scooter use on sidewalks, particularly for seniors.
He said he would work collaboratively with York Regional Police, drawing on relationships he has established with officers to develop potential solutions. Parmer also suggested additional left-turn signals in certain locations to improve traffic flow and safety, particularly during school drop-off periods.
What does responsible growth look like in Stouffville?
Parmer said municipal planning must account for the needs of existing residents as the community grows, rather than focusing solely on accommodating newcomers.
“Responsible growth serves our residents first,” he said, adding that infrastructure must be in place to support population growth and change.
He further emphasized the need for forward-looking planning to ensure municipal services keep pace with development.
“Those and the different services that we expect to have here in Stouffville with our property taxes that we pay, they need to be top shelf and meet the needs of all of us,” Parmer said.
