Candidate for DDSB Trustee, Whitby

Elect Will Ellis Connecting education and the community.

I'm proud to put my name forward as a candidate for Durham District School Board Trustee in Whitby, and I'm asking for your support on October 26.

See my commitments How to vote

Election Day: Monday, October 26 10 AM to 8 PM

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Will Ellis laughing in front of a brick building in downtown Whitby — **Will Ellis**Whitby resident for 36 years. Lives in Brooklin.

A little about me

Whitby has been home to me for more than 36 years.

I currently live in Brooklin. This community has given so much to me and my family over the years, and I believe in giving back.

For the past 11 years, I've worked in real estate, serving Whitby, Durham Region and the GTA in both residential and commercial real estate. Through my team, The Durham Region Real Estate Group (The DR Group), community involvement and connecting people have always been at the heart of what we do.

Over the years, I've seen firsthand the incredible opportunities that exist in our community, and I've also seen opportunities that can be missed.

I want to bring that community perspective to the Durham District School Board. I want a front-row seat to the challenges facing our students, families and educators, and I want to work toward making sure our students have every opportunity to succeed.

36+ yearscalling Whitby home

11 yearsserving Durham in real estate

Brooklinwhere Will lives today

My commitments to you

Three things I'll work toward at the board table.

Practical priorities, shaped by 36 years in this community.

Mental health for students

From awareness to access

Supporting meaningful access to resources and services for students who need them.

Back to basics

Preparing students for real life

Expanding awareness and access to careers that offer strong opportunities in an evolving economy, including the skilled trades, healthcare and careers that are less vulnerable to automation and AI.

Budget openness and accountability

Clear numbers, plain language

Working toward greater transparency and making board budget information more accessible and understandable to the community.

I'm running because our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and our community deserves a trustee who listens, connects and works to make a difference.

Will Ellis, candidate for DDSB Trustee, Whitby

How to vote

Your vote for DDSB Trustee is on the same ballot as Mayor and Council.

School board trustees are elected in the Whitby municipal election. Here's how to make sure your vote counts.

Check that you're on the voters' listUse the Town of Whitby's Plan Your Vote tool at whitby.ca/VOTE to confirm or update your information.
Watch for your voter notification cardCards are mailed in October and show your voting locations. Bring it with you to speed things up.
Bring one piece of IDAnything that shows your name and your Whitby address.
Vote for Will Ellis for DDSB Trustee, WhitbyOn election day or during advance voting, October 22 to 25.

Election Day

Monday, October 26, 2026

Polls open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Advance voting: October 22 to 25, 2026
Office: Durham District School Board Trustee
Area: Town of Whitby
Questions: [email protected] or 905-430-4302

Get involved

Have a question? Want a lawn sign? Let's talk.

Reach out any time. Every conversation, share and sign helps between now and October 26.