In The News
Below are some videos of Sterling Lee captured in various news broadcasts, illustrating his dedication and contributions to the town in his current role as Ward 2 Regional Councillor.
In The Headlines
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Raising awareness against anti-black racism
“What anti-Black racism looks like when it reaches the highest levels of leadership and goes unchecked.” - Sterling Lee
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Questioning and advocating against microaggression
“Tokenized and trivialized. Tone deaf. These are just some of the words Sterling Lee uses to describe the Region of Durham’s decision to create a Black History Month scavenger hunt for employees.”
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Joined Ajax's anti racism tax force
Sterling Lee joins Ajax’s launch with this term’s anti-racism task force
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Protecting the Muslim community against Islamophobia
“Islamophobia Attack Statement by Sterling Lee”
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Voicing Indigenous rights
Advocating for Indigenous Rights and their Concerns Regarding their Territories
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Eliminating systemic anti-black racism in the workforce
“Sterling Lee and Ajax Anti-Black Racism task force reports plans to promote Black equity are well underway”
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Asking for financial accountability from the Durham Regional Police
Coun. Sterling Lee told CBC News he’s “wrestling [with] how to justify” the proposed increases from the Durham Regional Police: “If there’s one thing I’ve heard across the board in Ajax, in Durham Region, it's that property taxes have become unsustainable,” Lee said.
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Committed to economic value in Ajax
“Total Ajax construction value in 2024 topped over a quarter of a billion dollars, according to Town of Ajax Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee.”
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Mayor's Address at the AP Board of Trade
‘Mayors' Address featuring the Deputy Mayor of the Town of Ajax, Sterling Lee. Hear firsthand as he shares insights on recent accomplishments, current priorities, and what lies ahead for their communities.
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Promoting Ajax as a rising food destination
“Sterling Lee believes ‘We could be the food destination:’ as Ajax launches restaurant guide”
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Committed to accelerating economic productivity
“Sterling Lee and Council wants to Raise Ontario Works rates”
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Working to create a more safer Ajax with the Ajax community
“Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada and Durham Region, and the Durham Regional Police to have a sign installed in memory of Richard Lindsey Along with Ajax Council”
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Lifted covid
“Ajax announced the lifted measures through Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee. In a public announcement Lee said the choice to remove the order was made in consultation with Durham Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle and the Municipal Emergency Control Group.”
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Dedicated to efficient and effective change towards hate speech
“Sterling Lee claims hate speech policies under review in Ajax as the Town of Ajax is reviewing its policies on hate speech amid a rise in hate incidents both in town and across Ontario.”
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United with Ajax council in creating anti-black racism congress
Sterling Lee and Ajax Council unanimously supports creation of an Anti-Black Racism Congress
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Sterling Lee presents landmark 'Diversity X Change' Islamophobia workshop
Sterling Lee and the Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force Presents: Diversity X Change – Combatting Islamophobia Workshop