About Renrick
 

Renrick attended public school in Toronto and completed high school at Birchmount Park Collegiate in Scarborough  where he was a member of the football and track team.     Immediately after graduating, Renrick went on to Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology where he earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering.   He enrolled at Ryerson University where he completed the Degree program in Urban Planning.   He is currently employed by the City of Toronto as a Senior Planner.   In this capacity, he specializes in land development and building communities.  

Renrick has dedicated himself to giving back to his community.   For more than two decades, Renrick has volunteered in the non-profit sector and to local community organizations including the position of President of Central Neighbourhood House in Toronto.  In these positions, Renrick was required to think analytically and be able to identify problems and implement practical solutions.   One of his strengths is the ability to bring people together who come from different backgrounds and have varying interests.  Another key strength is the ability to turn plans into actions.   Renrick’s community involvement, past and present, includes. 

  • Member, Town of Ajax Committee of Adjustment
  • Member, Community Advisory Council, Ontario Power Generation
  • President, Central Neighbourhood House
  • Member, Town of Ajax, Diversity Council
  • Member, Budget Allocations Committee, United Way
  • Board Member, Goals for Youth
  • Organizing Committee, Children’s Wish Foundation
  • Member, Diversity and Community Engagement Committee, Ajax
  • Member, Economic Development & Tourism Strategy Committee, Ajax
  • Member, Home Week Executive Member, Vice Chair 
  • Budget Chair  (2009), Ajax
  • Member, Waterfront Committee, Ajax
  • Chair, Property Standards Committee (2007, 2008)
  • Chair, Ajax Community Foundation (2007-2008)

Renrick has lived in Ward 2 with his family for over 13 years.  During that time, he had the opportunity to work with the Town of Ajax as a Development Planner, where, he demonstrated the ability to work with council, residents, the business community and developers to get things done.   As a Development Planner with the Town of Ajax from 1999 to 2003, Renrick took a lead role on a number of important projects including:

  • Town of Ajax, "Notion Road Land Use and  Urban Design Study"
  • Smart Growth Initiatives in Ajax
  •  "Herizon House" Development
  • "Group Homes" Development
  • Instructed and participated in Diversity Training to Town of Ajax staff
  • Town of Ajax Official Plan review team 
  • Numerous Residential Subdivisions

Renrick’s hobbies include baseball, soccer and riding his motorcycle.   Most recently, he has developed an interest in golf which is a work in progress.   Renrick has played, coached and managed the City of Toronto Soccer team for the Planning Department since 2006.   Each year more than 12 teams from various departments in the City of Toronto enter for a fun-filled, city wide soccer league.   Sadly, the Planning Department has yet to win the championship.   Renrick also played house league baseball for several years in Ajax.  He participated in many charity tournaments including events sponsored by the Fan 590 in Richmond Hill.   His greatest passion of late is his motorcycle which he is also using to raise money to establish a scholarship for students attending J. Clarke Richardson and Notre Dame High School, who plan to pursue post-secondary studies at UOIT and Durham College.  


Renrick was elected as Councillor Ward 2 in the Municipal by election in March 2008.  Ward 2 is the most culturally diverse ward in Ajax and is bordered by Kingston Road to the south, Westney Road to the West, Lakeridge Road to the east and the 5th Concession to the north.   It is his vision to see a council that reflects the changing face of the community, and he hopes to inspire young people to take a more active role in their future.   

 Contacts:
info@renrickashby.ca     Phone:  905-424-5296