Ken Paige, CPA
For Ward 2 Councillor
Town of Halton Hills
Ken Paige, CPA
Meet Ken
My family and I have lived in Glen Williams for 14 years and it's a place that we are proud to call home. Ward 2's villages, hamlets, and rural communities are special places to live, work and raise a family. I am running for Councillor to preserve our heritage and ensure residents receive good value for our tax dollars.
I bring a unique combination of municipal government experience, financial expertise, and business leadership to the role. I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), held elected office as Alderman and Finance Committee Chair in the Borough of East York, and I'm a seasoned senior business executive with decades of experience leading organizations, managing budgets, and improving performance.
Throughout my career, I have learned that good decisions come from listening, asking the right questions, and focusing on practical solutions. Whether serving in municipal government, leading businesses, or working with boards and community organizations, I have always believed in accountability, transparency, and delivering results. And most importantly: start first, last and always with people.
The Best Decisions Begin By Listening.
As your Councillor, I will be accessible, accountable, and focused on the priorities that matter most to Ward 2 residents.
Experience Highlights
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Price Waterhouse - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
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Elected office - Alderman and Budget Committee Chair, Borough of East York
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Senior executive - Steelcase, McCain Foods, Russel Metals
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CEO of Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited, a 300 person Mississauga based pharmaceutical company
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Graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors program focused on strategy and governance
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Chair, Maple Leaf Angels, helping entrepreneurs build growing companies
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Board and governance experience across community volunteer organizations and private corporations including currently serving as a Glen Williams Community Association board Director
My Family
This is my wife Claudia - who is also a CPA and corporate executive - and our young daughter. My three adult daughters are Lisa, a dentist in her Southern Ontario practice; Cody, an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in New York; and Kelsa, an emergency veterinarian in Colorado.
References
As Vice President of Operations at Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited, I had the privilege of working with Ken for 12 years during his tenure as CEO where I experienced firsthand the qualities that make him an exceptional leader. He is thoughtful, principled and highly respected, consistently demonstrating integrity, sound judgment, respect for others, and a genuine commitment to the organization and its people.
One of the qualities I admire most about Ken is his genuine interest in understanding the everyday realities of those he serves. He demonstrates that effective leadership begins with listening, seeking diverse perspectives, and taking the time to understand an issue before determining the best course of action.
I have also always considered Ken exemplified the values and way of life that I associate with Canada - respect, inclusiveness, compassion, fairness, humility, and a willingness to listen to others. He treats people with dignity regardless of their position or background and understands that strong communities are built through collaboration and genuine concern for others.
I am confident that these qualities will serve Ken exceptionally well as a Halton Hills Councillor. He will listen to diverse perspectives, understand the issues that matter to people firsthand, build consensus, make thoughtful decisions and remain focused on the broader community. I have every confidence that Ward 2 and the Town of Halton Hills will benefit greatly from Ken’s leadership, integrity and commitment to its residents.
Erika De Rango
As a fatther who raised his children in Limehouse, I whole heartedly endorse Ken Paige for Ward 2 Councillor. I have known him for over 50 years and can vouch for his honesty, integrity and genuine sincerity in his desire to improve living conditions for resident of Ward 2 and Halton Hills.
Ross Carlin