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• I've been a resident of Ajax living in Ward 1 for 35 years (1982).
• I'm a Mother of 3 sons. In school all were called Dooley so when the phone rang we were not sure who the phone was for.
• I've been married to Eamon since 1981. We met shortly after he got off the plane in 1976.
• I've been engaged and entrenched in our community as a Mother, home owner, successful entrepreneur/ business owner since 1982. Much has changed since then when the population was 25,000!

A TRUE COUNCILLOR FOR NORTH AJAX AND PICKERING VILLAGE:

Marsha is an independent thinker and has one priority above all else; being a strong representative for the Ward 1 taxpayers.

Marsha will be a strong voice to council for fairness and respectful discussion.

COMMUNITY:

A strong community supporter and worker. An Ajax Rotary Club director and past president (2015) working with a team of community leaders to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for our community over many decades.

Starting her business on Delaney Drive and then moving it to Pickering Village in 2006 she then stood as a BIA board member and a past Chair of the PV BIA from 2009 to 2014. Marsha is dedicated to work to bring business and maintain business owners in Ward 1. Together the PV BIA supported the Town of Ajax beautification project by paying in $100,000.00, funded through an additional business tax levy and property taxes along with government grants provided by the provincial and federal government.

A proud past member of the Colour Guard with our Ajax Legion Branch #322 in support of our vets, in memory of her father, Stanley Jones.

Ajax Pickering Hospital supporter and committee fundraiser - Annual event "Who's Your Caddy?" and MASH BASH Anniversary event. In prior years, Marsha supported the "Festival of Trees" fundraiser and attended community meetings to keep services in Ajax.

Currently Marsha sits on the board for the Insurance Institute of Canada, Durham/Kawartha chapter.

Through budgeting, Marsha's office has pledged $25K in donations for our new build in Ajax for Grandview Children's Centre.

With her acappella groups Marsha regularly ventures into the community at various functions and events to sing, carol, and bring cheer. She most enjoys bringing Christmas cheer to many that can't get out. Most rewarding is visiting the senior residents and long term care patients of Dr. Romas Stas at Ajax Hospital, Ballycliffe and senior centres in Ajax with her Ajax Rotary Club and singing Quartet. Review www.HarmonyHighwayQuartet.ca

Marsha also plays the ukulele and can be spotted throughout Durham Region at Ukulele jams and Open Mics having fun with friends. In business Marsha continues to support our Ajax Soccer club and the Oshawa Generals Hockey club. For many years her husband coached soccer while her business sponsored numerous teams.

Through the decades their home on Delaney was a BLOCK PARENT and BLOCK CAPTAIN for NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH.

Marsha's office in Pickering Village is a drop off centre for HERizon House, which is our local shelter for woman and children. For years her office has been making annual donations and supplies.

Review her business profile at www.Jones-DooleyInsure.com and www. LinkedIn.com

BUSINESS:

As councillor, Marsha wants to put a priority on business succeeding in Ajax. Maintain our taxation level. Reduce red tape.

Marsha started her insurance brokerage in 1985 which has successfully grown and has been awarded numerous times over the years.

• Business Woman of Influence 2015
• Elite Insurance Broker 2014, 2015, 2016
• Readers Choice Awards - For Many years
• Durham Parent Readers Choice 2012 and 2015

Marsha has donated time and money to the community over the years and continues to do so. It is so important be thankful for a good life and to give back to the community that has been supportive.

ENVIRONMENT:

Marsha's one great wish is to get rid of many forms of plastic waste.

WATER:

Marsha fully supports Ajax with the algae cleanup. Clean water throughout all of our great lakes and streams is a necessity and helps keep Ajax's waterfront beautiful.

EDUCATION:

Marsha is a strong advocate for education. Marsha has raised three sons and all have graduated from secondary institutions, from Trent University, UOIT and Durham College. A very diversified family with their beginnings at various schools all in Ward 1, NORTH AJAX and PICKERING VILLAGE. Marsha served as a volunteer during those formative years on PTA boards, with excursions, Block Parent, Neighborhood Watch and Scouts Cub leader. Fond memories of being 'Lightening' in Cubs

Music must remain an essential component in our schools. It is a life long skill that creates a number of social and mental benefits.

HEALTH:

Essential to our community is good health overall, with encouragement to move, walk, run or bike. Ajax has great trails to enjoy to get out and commune with nature.

Continual support for our hospital and the staff who work on the front line. We have more centurions now than at any other time in history. We have the most educated population and well-informed public which sustains this age of centurions. We need to be proactive and not reactive in community health care initiatives and promote support for our seniors. Our youngest son is now working in the health care system as an RPN.

Our family vegetable garden is our pride and joy. Supporting local farmers is a priority not only for commerce, but also for overall food quality and the environment.

VOLUNTEERING:

Marsha has dedicated much of her personal and professional time to supporting the community. She continues to volunteer to give back to our community which has shared so much with her.

PRESENT AND PAST MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:

• Insurance Institute of Canada - Designation, Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)


• Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario: - Designation, Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB)


• Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC)


• Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade Member and Sponsor


• Ajax Rotary Club - since 2005, Past President 2015


• Ajax Home Week - Auction Chair (2012, 2013, 2014) - Waterfront Chair (2011)


• Ajax Legion #322 - Colour Guard


• HERizon House - Supporter and drop off location


• TasteAjax 2014 committee


• Pickering Village BIA since 2006


• Who's Your Caddy? committee


• MASH Bash Anniversary committee


• Durham Irish Association member


• Durham Humane Society supporter


• Past Toastmaster - Ajax


• Foster Parents Plan Canada since 1986


• Ajax Soccer Club (Pickering Village Soccer Club) Annual supporter


• Ajax Bomb Girls Fundraiser Supporter


• Sweet Adelines International member


• Pine Ridge Arts Council member


• ACT (Ajax Community Theater) season ticket holder


• Block Parent


• Block Captain Neighbourhood Watch