Board Members

The Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board consists of seven civilian members as follows:

  • Head of Municipal Council
  • Members of Council appointed by resolution of Council
  • Members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
  • Individual who is appointed by resolution of Council who is neither a member of Council nor an employee of the municipality
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Steve Pellegrini

Chair, Regional Appointee

Steve Pellegrini is the Mayor of the Township of King and also King’s Regional representative on York Region Council. He was sworn into office in 2010 and is now serving his fourth consecutive term...
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Linda Jackson

Vice Chair, Regional Appointee

Regional Councillor and Deputy Mayor Jackson was appointed to the Police Service Board on December 15, 2022, for the term of Council. At its meeting on January 28, 2026, she was re-elected as the Vice...

Dr. David Bodenstein

Provincial Appointee

Dr. David Bodenstein was appointed to the Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a six-month term commencing April 30, 2025 and received a further...
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John Taylor

Regional Appointee

Mayor John Taylor was appointed to the York Regional Police Service Board by York Region Council, effective January 15, 2025 for the remaining term of Council. John is currently the Mayor of the Town...
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Latif Fazel

Regional Appointee

Latif Fazel was appointed to the York Regional Police Service Board by York Region Council, effective December 16, 2024 for the remaining term of Council. As CEO of Liberty Development Corporation...
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Mario Cortellucci

Provincial Appointee

The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario re-appointed Mr. Cortellucci to the Board for a two-year term, effective October 20, 2025. Mr. Cortellucci was previously appointed to the Board for a three-year...

Nicholas Memme

Provincial Appointee

Mr. Nicholas Memme was appointed to the Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a three-year period, effective March 23, 2026. Nicholas (Nick)...