About Stephen

Stephen Dasko proudly serves as City Councillor for Ward 1 and Regional Councillor for the Region of Peel. First elected in 2018 and re-elected for the 2022–2026 term, Stephen is a lifelong resident and passionate advocate for his community.

Born and raised in Ward 1, Stephen attended Mineola Public School and Port Credit High School. His deep roots in the community include playing hockey at Port Credit Arena and volunteering with local organizations. Today, he remains an active member of the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Lion’s Club.

As Councillor, Stephen serves on several community organizations as a board member and a number of committees at both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, where he works collaboratively to shape policy, advance infrastructure, and strengthen community services. Stephen is recognized for having over 500 community engagement meetings during his term to date.

Councillor Dasko is deeply committed to enhancing quality of life through initiatives that promote Arts and Culture in Mississauga, the creation of outdoor spaces such as the Skating Trail in Port Credit’s Memorial Park, and the development of new waterfront parkland and support for the creation of the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Stephen actively works with community groups to bring events to Ward 1 and supports numerous initiatives that showcase and empower local musicians and artists, helping to create a thriving cultural scene.

Stephen has witnessed decades of change in Ward 1 and remains committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community. He and his wife Maria, along with their two Shih Tzu dogs, Skipper and Ginger, are proud to call Ward 1 home.

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Stephen Dasko
Ward 1 Councillor, Mississauga

City of Mississauga Committees

  • City Council

  • Budget Committee – Vice Chair

  • Environmental Action Committee – Vice Chair

  • General Committee

  • Planning and Development Committee

  • Road Safety Committee – Chair

  • Heritage Advisory Committee

  • Tourism Mississauga

  • Stormwater Advisory Committee – Vice Chair

  • Mayor’s Arts and Museum Advisory Committee – Chair

Regional Committees

  • Region of Peel Council

  • Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee

  • Credit Valley Conservation

  • Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Community Committees

  • Port Credit Business Improvement Association

  • Port Credit Conservation Heritage District Subcommittee

  • Mississauga Legends Row

  • Mississauga Heritage Foundation Committee

  • Mississauga Credit Valley Lions Chapter

  • Mississauga Arts Council

A Record of Results

Community Safety

  • Secured a new Police Station coming to Ward 1.

  • Bringing a new Fire Hall to better serve residents.

  • Completed renovations and upgrades to Fire Hall 102.

  • Prioritized investments in neighbourhood safety.

  • Implementing traffic calming measures throughout Ward 1, including speed humps, bollards, stop signs, and pedestrian safety improvements.

  • Introduced specialized crosswalk designs.

  • Works with Safe City Mississauga to establish Neighbourhood Watch programs.

  • Advocating for stronger enforcement to address excessively noisy vehicles and mufflers.

Parks & Waterfront

  • Delivering the Port Credit Active Transportation Pedestrian Bridge.

  • Upgrading Memorial Park Gazebo, Music Walk of Fame 

  • Planned and delivered the Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Trail.

  • Improved every park in Ward 1 with new amenities.

  • Supporting planning for Lakeview and Brightwater parks.

  • Worked with conservation authorities to complete Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.

  • Completed improvements to West Marina Park.

  • Advancing the Small Arms Inspection Building North Building redevelopment.

Infrastructure & Transportation

  • Advancing the Dixie Road Transportation Study.

  • Supporting Lakeshore and Dundas BRT projects.

  • Working with staff to ensure major trunk sewer and watermain upgrades are completed.

  • Ensuring progress on the GE Booth odour control project.

  • Helped establish the Stormwater Advisory Committee.

  • Created flood relief programs and rebates.

Community & Culture

  • Delivered the Port Credit Library renovation under budget and ahead of schedule.

  • Completing Clarke Hall renovations.

  • Established a museum location to house local exhibits at Adamson Estate.

  • Helped deliver the 2026 Ontario Association of Architects Design Excellence Award winning Carmen Corbasson Community Centre.

  • Served as Chair of the Mayor's Arts and Museum Committee.

  • Supported the Creative Advantage Arts Plan, transforming how Mississauga supports arts and culture. 

  • Adopted a new Mississauga anthem.

  • Worked with the Port Credit BIA to bring back the Canada Day Parade.

  • Brought the Classic Cars event to Port Credit.

Leadership at City Hall

  • Promotes responsible development.

  • Updated Property Standards and Construction Concrete Dust by-laws.

  • Introduced the Low Road Salt Motion.

  • Successfully introduced a motion to declare Gender-Based Violence and IPV an epidemic in Mississauga and Peel Region.

  • Led the renaming of the Ogden pedestrian bridge over the QEW to the Mary Jane Miller Bridge.

  • Continues to work closely with residents, ratepayer groups, businesses, and community organizations

  • Has hosted hundreds of public meetings and continues to make communication a priority