Clarington Ward 2
Proven experience. Fresh momentum.
I am a professor and one of Clarington’s elected public school board trustees. Since 2022 I have made budget and policy decisions in public, and my career is built on research and clear communication.
You should not need hours of free time to understand what Council is deciding. I will read the reports, ask informed questions and tell you what was decided and why.
5,919 votes in the 2022 Clarington trustee election
Elected KPR Trustee for Clarington
Parent and professor Raising my family in Clarington
Your vote. Your community.
How to vote
Four simple steps.
One important decision.
Voting opens October 20 at 10 a.m. and closes October 26 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Voting opensOCT 20
Voting closesOCT 26
Check your registration
Check that you are on the voters’ list at clarington.net/votes (opens in a new tab).
Find your voter letter
Your voter information letter should arrive by mail in early October. It has your PIN. If yours has not arrived, see step 04. To vote you need that PIN and your full date of birth.
Vote online or by phone
Vote any time from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Official voting instructions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Get help if you need it
No letter, or need help? Call the Clerk’s Division at 905-697-4747 or email votes@clarington.net.
You can also visit an Election Assistance Centre. Check the official locations and opening hours (opens in a new tab) for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and Bowmanville library branch.
Need a hand? Email kathleenflynn2026@gmail.com and I will point you to the right place.
Official voting page ↗ (opens in a new tab) · The Municipality’s instructions take precedence if anything changes.
Why Kathleen
What serving as a trustee has taught me
Serving as an elected trustee has taught me how to work within a large public system. I review reports and budgets, weigh competing priorities, hear from residents, work with other elected officials and senior staff, and make decisions I can explain in public.
As a professor, I research complex issues, work out what matters and explain it in plain language.
On Council, I will listen first, ask informed questions and keep you updated as decisions move forward.
Read Kathleen’s story →Community support
Endorsed by
Durham Region Labour Council
Read why they endorsed meWard 2 right now
Several major projects are underway. Clear information matters.
Open the full Ward 2 Tracker →One new tower is built in Bowmanville and more are under review. There is still no confirmed site for rural Clarington north of Bowmanville.
See the TrackerNo route has been chosen. Alto’s study corridor covers north Clarington, just north of Hampton.
See the TrackerClarington is projected to reach approximately 221,000 residents by 2051.
Official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)With GO construction underway, station access, road capacity, transit, and walking and cycling connections are immediate planning priorities.
Official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)The Request for Proposals has closed and submissions are being evaluated. Contract award is expected in fall 2026, with construction anticipated shortly afterward.
Official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)The multi-sport dome at the Bowmanville Community Complex, formerly the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, opened in October 2026. The Aquatics Centre is planned for 2027.
Official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)Bowmanville in view
The places behind the decisions.
Downtown streets, parks, established neighbourhoods and major connections are where policy becomes daily life. Council decisions should protect what residents value while planning responsibly for the people who will call Ward 2 home in the years ahead.
Downtown Bowmanville
Accessibility, parking, public spaces and connections to nearby growth all help keep Downtown Bowmanville easy to visit and support local businesses.
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Rotary Park
Parks and gathering places are everyday infrastructure. They should keep pace with the neighbourhoods around them.
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Beech Avenue
New development should respect established neighbourhoods, heritage, trees and the qualities that make a street feel like home.
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Bowmanville’s rail corridor
GO service will arrive along this corridor. Safe crossings and good walking and cycling routes to the station need to be planned now.
Photo: Dillan Payne (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 2.0 (opens in a new tab) · croppedGrowth and Complete Communities
Plan growth with the infrastructure, transportation and environmental resilience our community will need for the long term.
1Safer Streets and Better Connections
Focus on traffic hot spots, safer crossings, road capacity and local connections as Bowmanville prepares for GO service.
2Strong Community Places and Local Economy
Invest in parks and recreation, strengthen Downtown Bowmanville and protect access to trails, green space and the waterfront.
3Value, Service and Accountability
Protect core services, look for savings and outside funding, and be clear about what major projects will cost and deliver.
4Resident input
What should I know about your neighbourhood?
Traffic, development, parks, local services or something else? Tell me what is happening, where it is happening and what you think Council should understand. You do not need to be a campaign supporter to write.
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The connection
Meet Kathleen
A professor, elected trustee and Clarington parent with experience making decisions in public.
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The live file
Open the Ward 2 Tracker
See what is proposed, approved, under construction and still waiting for answers.
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The campaign
Choose how to help
Volunteer, request a lawn sign or contribute to help Kathleen reach more Ward 2 neighbours.A public record voters can verify