Councillor Scott Davey
Ward 1
In Office: 2010 - present
Scott Davey was born and raised in Kitchener, where he attended St. Daniel’s and St. Mary’s schools before earning his Honours BA. Scott, his wife Debra, and their two children, Tycho and Sophie, have made their home in Ward 1 for many years.
Before his election to City Council, Scott held senior positions in the finance and technology sector. He has also been deeply involved in athletics, as both a player and a coach, for much of his life. Scott's wide range of personal interests, including economics, environmentalism, and parks and recreation, have served him well in his council work. However, his true passion has always been technology and advanced computing.
As the long-time Chair of Finance in Kitchener, Scott has chaired every budget since 2012. He has also proudly served on several boards, including the Wilfrid Laurier University Board of Governors, Enova Power Corporation, Centre in the Square, the Climate Change & Environment Committee, and the Economic Development Committee.
Scott sums up his approach to public service as the relentless pursuit of value and efficiency.
Current committee appointments
- Finance & Corporate Services Committee (Chair)
- Committee of Revision
- Climate Change and Environment Committee
- Centre in the Square Board of Directors
- Enova Power Corp. (June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026)
- Compass Kitchener
What's new in ward 1
Hi Ward 1, hope you're well! Spring is finally upon us, and like our trees and gardens, Kitchener's events season is getting ready to sprout.
You may have heard that Kitchener was named the 2026 Municipality of the Year (for a population of 150,000+) by Festivals & Events Ontario. If you've been attending any city events in the last while, I think you'd agree that Kitchener's Events Staff have been doing an amazing job in the quality, quantity, and diversity of ways to dine, celebrate, and be entertained.
Now seems like a great time for a reminder of some key upcoming events, such as the Multicultural Festival on June 20th, coinciding with Neighbours Day, followed by Cruising on King on Friday June 26th, and our Canada Day Event on July 1st (obviously!) And that barely gets us out of June! For more events, including our great concert series of Blues Fest, Wayback, and Endless Summer, please visit www.kitchener.ca/events
I'm happy to share a new ward-specific event this year stemming from a budget decision to acquire a large outdoor screen, and sound system. Details to follow, but we'll be hosting an Outdoor Movie Night at the Bridgeport Community Centre on Saturday July 25th, followed by another Movie Night on the border of Wards 1 & 2 on Saturday August 22nd at the Stanley Park Community Centre. I hope to see you there, please say Hi!
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.