Endorsements

Leslie Benczik - Broker of Record, RE/MAX All-Stars Benczik Kavanagh Team

I have known Karen Rea for over 20 years and have always been impressed with her involvement and dedication to our Markham Village Community. Whenever I get the opportunity to speak with Karen I like to remind her that she is my favourite politician. I really appreciate Karen's open and candid communication on the various important issues that concern Markham residents. It's extremely refreshing. She works hard on our behalf to make a difference on so many important issues in our community. If you get the chance, I recommend you speak with Karen Rea and listen to her view points on the matters that are important to you. Karen, I wish you all the best in the upcoming election for Ward 4 Councillor and my team and I are happy to support your campaign.

Tupper Wheatley - Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association, Milne Park Conservation Association

I am so pleased that Karen Rea is campaigning to be our Ward 4 Councillor again for her third term. She works conscientiously and tirelessly, sometimes against all odds, to represent us. She is knowledgeable in all it takes to be an excellent Councillor.

Karen Markesini-Harris

I have lived in Markham for the past seven years with our family. During that time we have had the pleasure of having Karen Rea as our Councillor for Ward 4. I have also had the opportunity over the years to spend time with her at fundraising initiatives as well as events she has hosted and contributed to throughout the years. She is a kind, empathetic, passionate, hard-working, and a fierce representative who looks after everyone in our community as if they are her family. I have referred several issues to her over the past several years and she always responds within 24 hours and has an ultimate action plan in place! I strongly endorse her for Ward 4 Councillor, and will definitely be voting for her again this year!

Myra Chepack

Councillor Karen Rea is knowledgeable and incredibly responsive to the concerns of her constituents. She is skillful in navigating the intricacies of the workings of the city and I support her to be re-elected as our Ward 4 Councillor

Edgar De Souza

I am happy to endorse Councillor Karen Rea for re-election to Markham council for Ward 4. Karen has worked diligently with the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers Association and others in the community to help resolve issues with new building permits, illegal rooming houses and structures. Karen works for her constituents and is a voice to be reckoned with on council. Please support Karen Rea in the upcoming city of Markham election.

Mike Clare

I have been volunteering in the area of constructing affordable housing for the precariously housed for the last 15 years. The support I have received from Karen has been outstanding. Karen is smart, determined, and hard working – an accessible representative who has done yeomen work for Ward 4. Karen has earned the right for another term. All the best

Elizabeth Chong

I will be voting for Karen Rea on October 24th. As the Ward 4 Councillor since 2014, Karen has shown time and again she is there for her constituents. I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say, she always responds to residents’ calls to help them deal with neighbourhood problems. But she is not only for Ward 4, Karen votes for motions in Council that benefit all of Markham

Ray Lai - Ward 4 Resident, and Co-organizer for Markham Vaccinates

I am pleased to endorse Karen Rea for re-election in Ward 4 Markham. I have the utmost respect for her integrity, and her steadfast willingness to discuss issues even when we are in disagreement. Her ability to connect with residents on a professional and personal level is a quality that reinforces my belief that she is seeking re-election for the right reasons.