Bradley is a third-generation lawyer at his family firm in Oshawa; Marks and Marks Lawyers, est. 1946. Together with his wife Julie, Bradley raises four young children.
Prior to joining Council Bradley was involved in many endeavors including, Vice President of St. Vincent’s Kitchen, member of the Knight of Columbus and various other volunteer commitments.
Bradley is dedicated to continuing to advocate and being a strong voice for all Ward 3 residents. Bradley wants Oshawa to be a safe and affordable place for families to establish their roots for many generations to come.
Traffic Safety was a top concern of Ward residents over the last 4 years. Bradley took active steps to address the issue by utilizing our radar speed boards and working with concerned residents to have these speed deterrents rotated throughout the Ward.
If re-elected Bradley will advocate for more electronic speed boards and other speed deterrents to keep our Ward safe.
Bradley sought further traffic safety measures by ensuring long overdue stop signs were erected in problem speeding zones in Ward 3.
Bradley will continue to advocate for further strategic sites to implement Stop Signs.
With the reality of increased housing prices, many long time Oshawa residents have sold high and moved out of the community. This has resulted, in some cases, in property investors buying these dwellings with the purpose of profit over neighbourhood well-being. Often properties are left unkempt and unsightly, leaving responsible neighbours frustrated and upset.
Bradley has worked with By–Law department, as the Chair of Corporate Services, to assist residents of the Ward with this sensitive issue and ensuring compliance is up to City standards.
If re-elected Bradley will work to enhance response times to these complaints and ensure Property Owners comply with the Property Standards By-Law throughout the Ward.
The uncertainty of the last few years due to the Pandemic, has resulted in Council prioritizing the revenues the Corporation have accumulated to all our Core Services.
During the last 4 Budgets Bradley supported minimal tax increases that were at or below the rate of inflation, while being able to maintain our high level of service to the Residents of Ward 3.
If re-elected Bradley will continue to support low tax increases and ensure low impact on the family household but not jeopardize the Corporations long-term financial viability.
Bradley will continue to keep an eye on City spending to ensure a wise application of your tax dollars.
As a father of young children, Bradley regularly utilizes our Ward 3 Parks.
During the 2019 budget process Bradley’s motion garnered Council's unanimous support to convert all City Parks from problematic sand base (home to wasp nests, feral cats, rodents.) to the safer option of modified wood chips.
Bradley supported park re-development all over the city recognizing their vital importance to building community and creating a desirable destination for families.
If re-elected Bradley will target all Ward 3 Parks in need of updating. Bradley will ensure safe equipment, splash pads, park maintenance such as tree removal, grass cutting and graffiti removal are all taken care of in our beautiful Ward 3 recreation spaces.
Bradley contends that Ward 3 is well represented both at the City and Regional Level.
These past 4 years Bradley has incorporated his skills as a lawyer into his role as City Councillor and successfully advanced the interests of Ward 3 residents.
Bradley vows to build on the strong relationships he has made with the Mayor, fellow Councillors and City Staff all to the benefit of our neighbourhoods for years to come.
Bradley prides himself on answering your questions and concerns in a timely fashion and will continue to respond to your concerns and action your requests in a fast and friendly manner in his next term as your Ward 3 City Councillor.
For almost 100 years the Marks family has been faithfully serving Oshawa in private and public life.
Bradley's father, Edward (Ted) Marks served as Oshawa City Alderman from 1988 to 1994. Ted was twice elected Trustee of the Separate School Board where he was made Chair of the Board. After 42 years of loyal legal service in the City of Oshawa, Ted retired from Marks and Marks Lawyers in 2019.
Bradley's grandfather, Ernest Joseph Marks Jr. Q.C., founded Marks and Marks Lawyers in 1942 after he returned to Oshawa from serving in World War II.
Ernest Joseph Marks Jr. served Oshawa as Mayor in 1967.
Bradley's great-grandfather, Ernie Marks, was born 15 March 1915 in Perth, Ontario and was part of a traveling family theatre troupe. In 1931, he acquired the Martin's Theatre and became mayor of Oshawa the same year. The Marks, as it was later known, presented musical revues, stage plays, and amateur talent nights. Ernie was married to Katherine (Kitty) Reynolds. He died on 21 June 1952.
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