A Little About Maleeha

Dear Neighbour:

I am proud to serve as your Regional Councillor for East Ward 4 Whitby and to have previously served as Whitby’s Deputy Mayor in 2023.

I was first elected in 2018 as East Ward Councillor. In 2022, I was re-elected as your Regional Councillor, and since then, I have remained focused on delivering results that matter to our community.

East Ward has been my home for over 15 years. My children have grown up in this community. I understand the everyday realities our residents face because I live them too, from the rising cost of living and the pressures of growth to concerns around community safety, traffic congestion, and finding a family doctor.

Throughout my time on Council, I have advocated for responsible spending, keeping property tax increases down and in line while protecting the services residents rely on. I have remained focused on community safety, improved healthcare access, responsible growth, and local economic development. I have also supported efforts to bring jobs and investment to Whitby, including along Hopkins Street, while continuing to push for infrastructure and services that keep pace with our growing community.

I am also a Harvard-certified leadership coach, TEDx speaker, author, and graduate of Western University’s Local Government Program. Alongside my work in government, I have been involved in advocacy related to mental health, domestic violence awareness, senior safety, and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.

I currently serve on several boards and committees, including:

  • Durham Region Community Growth and Economic Development Committee

  • Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee

  • Durham Transit Commission

  • Durham Anti-Racism Taskforce

  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Board as Durham’s representative. 

I have also served as:

  • Deputy Mayor (2023)

  • Vice Chair of General Government

  • Mayor’s designate on the Accessibility Advisory Committee (2024–2025)

  • Mayor’s designate on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee
    (2024–2025)

  • Mayor’s designate on the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (2023) 

  • Mayor’s designate on the Station Gallery Board (2026)

Most importantly, I am a mother of three, and my leadership is grounded in accountability, compassion, and a deeply commitment to the community I call home.