Thank you for your interest in supporting my campaign for YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2, representing Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8.
I am running because I believe Catholic school families deserve strong local representation, clear communication, responsible decision-making, and practical support for students and school communities.
This campaign is about listening to families, supporting students, strengthening Catholic school communities, and helping parents feel more informed and connected.
There are many ways you can help — by voting, introducing me to families, sharing my website, volunteering, requesting a lawn sign, canvassing, or making a campaign contribution.
Election Date
The next Ontario municipal and school board election will take place during the voting period:
October 16–26, 2026
The official province-wide municipal election day is Monday, October 26, 2026, when voters across Ontario will elect municipal representatives and school board trustees.
For this campaign, Markham Area 2 includes Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8.
First, Please Verify Your Voter Eligibility
Before voting, please confirm that you are eligible to vote for the YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2.
Generally, you must be an eligible voter and registered as a Catholic school supporter in order to vote for the York Catholic District School Board trustee.
This is especially important if you recently moved, changed school support, became a new voter, are not sure whether you are registered as a Catholic school supporter, or are not sure whether you live in Markham Ward 4, 5, 7, or 8.
Please check your voter information through the City of Markham election office or the official voter lookup tools before election day.
Vote for Yan Zhou
If you are an eligible Catholic school supporter living in Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, or 8, I would be grateful for your vote for:
Yan Zhou
YCDSB Trustee — Markham Area 2
Your vote helps support a parent voice focused on:
- student supports, mental health, and classroom resources
- responsible budget decisions that protect classrooms
- stronger parent engagement and Catholic School Councils
- clear communication for families
- strong Catholic school communities
Introduce Me to Catholic School Families
Personal introductions are one of the most helpful ways to support the campaign.
If you know Catholic school parents, Catholic ratepayers, parish members, Catholic School Council volunteers, or community members in Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, or 8, I would be grateful for an introduction.
You can simply say:
Hi, I wanted to introduce you to Yan Zhou. He is running for YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2, representing Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8. He is a Catholic school parent and is focused on student support, responsible budget decisions, and stronger parent engagement. His website is yanzhoueducation.ca.
Share My Website and Education Posts
Please share my website with families who care about Catholic education, student support, special education, gifted education, parent engagement, and school board issues.
Website:
yanzhoueducation.ca
I will continue sharing parent-friendly articles about YCDSB trustee responsibilities, Catholic School Councils, school board budgets, student support, special education, gifted education, PACE, parent engagement, and local school community issues.
Sharing these posts helps more parents understand the education system and the importance of school board trustee elections.
Donate, Request a Lawn Sign, Canvass, or Volunteer
If you would like to support the campaign by making a donation, requesting a lawn sign, canvassing, volunteering, or helping with community outreach, please email:
yanz1982@gmail.com
For campaign contributions, cheques can be made payable to:
Yan Zhou Campaign
Campaign contributions help cover basic election expenses such as printed materials, lawn signs, website costs, advertising, and community outreach.
All campaign contributions must follow Ontario municipal election rules. Please contact the campaign before making a contribution so we can properly record the required information.
Important Note About Campaign Contributions
Campaign contributions are regulated under Ontario municipal election rules. Contributions to municipal election candidates are generally made by eligible individuals, not corporations or trade unions. Before contributing, please confirm current rules with Elections Markham or the official municipal election guidelines.
This campaign will keep proper contribution records and follow applicable election rules.
Volunteer With the Campaign
This campaign will grow through conversations, trust, and community support.
Volunteer help may include:
- delivering flyers
- sharing information with neighbours
- helping with phone calls or messages
- connecting with parent groups
- supporting social media outreach
- helping at community events
- requesting or placing lawn signs
- helping families understand whether they are in Markham Area 2
Even one or two hours of help can make a difference.
Host a Small Parent Conversation
A small conversation with parents, neighbours, or friends can be very helpful.
It does not need to be formal. It can be a coffee chat, a small home gathering, a community conversation, or an online meeting.
The purpose is simple: to listen, answer questions, and talk about how we can better support students and Catholic school communities.
Share Feedback and Advice
I welcome respectful feedback from parents, educators, school council members, parish members, and community volunteers.
Your advice helps me better understand the needs of students, families, and schools across Markham Area 2.
Stay Connected
Please stay connected through my website and future campaign updates.
This campaign is not only about election day. It is about building relationships, listening to families, and helping more parents understand the school board system.
Thank You
I am grateful for every introduction, every shared post, every conversation, every lawn sign, every volunteer, every contribution, and every person who takes the time to learn more.
Together, we can support students, strengthen Catholic school communities, and help more families feel informed and connected.
Yan Zhou
Candidate for YCDSB Trustee, Markham Area 2
Supporting Students. Strengthening School Communities.
Authorized by the Yan Zhou Campaign
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