01SAFE
A Safer Community
Six years of public-safety governance experience on the York Regional Police Services Board.
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JOANNA YU
FOR MARKHAM WARD 6 COUNCILLOR
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Safe community. Responsible taxes.
016 Years in Police Governance
0230 Years in Property Management
03Trilingual Strength
04Dedicated Community Service
VOTING DAYSOCT 16–262026
ONLINE VOTINGOCT 16–26Vote from your computer or smart device
IN-PERSON VOTINGOCT 23–26At any voting place across Markham
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Markham Ward 6 at a glance.
Ward 6 stretches from 16th Avenue to 19th Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Highway 48, with the southeast boundary following Bur Oak Avenue and Markham Road.
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This campaign is focused on the neighbourhoods, families, and local services within Ward 6.
A practical plan for Ward 6
Experience that delivers.
Joanna combines public-safety governance, disciplined property management, and decades of community service — the experience needed to make city government work better.
02TAX
Responsible Property Taxes
Disciplined budgeting and practical management focused on value for every taxpayer dollar.
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Reliable City Services
Focused attention to roads, parks, fire safety, snow clearing, and the services families use every day.
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Integrity & Accountability
A CMRAO Discipline Committee member since 2018, committed to high professional standards.
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WARD 6IS HOME
Meet Joanna
Professional experience.
A neighbour's perspective.
Joanna and her husband have proudly called Ward 6 home for 23 years, raising their two children here and building lasting relationships across the community.
Her record combines six years on the York Regional Police Services Board, 30 years of property management leadership, and eight years of provincial regulatory service on the CMRAO Discipline Committee. A former lawyer, veteran media professional, columnist, author, and community advocate, Joanna brings a rare breadth of practical experience to public service.
“I am ready to put professional management and public-service experience to work for every Ward 6 family.”Explore Joanna’s record→
A record of service
Ready to lead from day one.
6YEARS
Police Governance
Helped oversee police leadership, annual budgets, strategic plans, and the new headquarters project.
8YEARS
Provincial Regulation
Serves on the CMRAO Discipline Committee, defending integrity, transparency, and professional standards.
30YEARS
Property Management
A Registered Property Manager with hands-on expertise across budgets, safety, maintenance, and resident services.
23YEARS
Rooted in Ward 6
Joanna and her husband raised their two children here. Ward 6 is home.
Properties under Joanna's management have maintained fees 10–25% lower than comparable buildings.
In her own words
Joanna’s message to Ward 6.
A short campaign video will introduce Joanna’s story, experience, and vision for a safe, affordable, well-managed community.
ENGLISH VIDEOCampaign film coming soonPreview placement · 00:30
In the community
Present. Engaged. Working together.
From neighbourhood events to professional education and public-safety partnerships, Joanna has spent more than two decades bringing people together.
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A campaign powered by neighbours.
Volunteer, request a lawn sign, or invite Joanna to meet your community. Every conversation helps build a stronger Ward 6.
Support the campaign
Help us reach every Ward 6 neighbour.
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