Kevin MacKenzie

My unofficial notice to run for re-election in 2026 for Trustee for Clarington

About Kevin

Serving you for two terms, I’m honoured to currently Chair the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board. As Vice-Chair (2021/22) and Chair (since 2022), my proudest achievement is leading the successful advocacy for a new Catholic Elementary School in Bowmanville — ensuring our children have modern, faith-based learning spaces.

My Priorities

Build and improve schools — Addressing growth with quality Catholic education facilities.

Support our teachers and education assistants — Advocate to ensuring they have the resources to help every student succeed.

Promote student well-being — Fostering safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments.

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I became Catholic in 2016 and had a desire to give back to my community and my faith. That's why in 2018 I became a School Board Trustee for Clarington for the Peterborough, Victoria, Northhumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB).

In the last eight years I have the privilege of becoming Vice Chairperson of the board, Chairperson of the Policy Committee, Chairperson of the Faith and Equity Committee and I sit on the Catholic Parent Engagement Committee (CPEC). I am inquiring my forth term as the board's Chairperson.

At this time, I am the only Trustee, out of seven, on the board that has children currently attending school in the board. I believe this gives me a unique perspective.

I am an advocate for children and education. I want all children to feel safe and welcoming in an inclusive environment. Students should have the very best in their learning and I strive to keep pushing for that goal.

My motivation to do this work comes from God. I also, wrote an Amazon Canada bestseller on motivation in 2016, ranking #1 in the self-esteem category.

Being a Trustee isn't a full time position, although some days it might feel like it. I have been in sales and customer service since I was a teenager working my first job at a pet store. Currently, I am sales in the consumer packaged goods industry.

As a regular church goer at my parish St Therese in Courtice I also volunteer as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee.

I am the board's current longest serving trustee. Experience matters.

In my spare time I love spending time with my family including my wife of 23 years Daniela, my sons Lucas (16) and Joshua (14).