Toronto 2026/Ward 8/Enzo Torrone
Running for
Councillor
Ward 8
Eglinton-Lawrence
Days until polls open
29

About Enzo

Written by Enzo Torrone in answer to our questionnaire, and published as given. Not our description of them.

Enzo Torrone is an independent candidate for Toronto City Councillor in Ward 8, Eglinton–Lawrence. His strong work ethic and commitment to local business were shaped at Dynevor Furniture, owned by his father since 1976. Enzo worked there part-time while attending school and continued until leaving the Accountancy program at Humber College’s North Campus.In 2006, Enzo returned to college to study Financial Services Underwriting, graduating with honours. Since 2008, he has worked in the mortgage industry, helping individuals and families make important decisions about their homes and financial futures.In 2007, Enzo founded Fairbank Village and served as its Chair for 19 years, taking a leave to run for office. Under his leadership, Fairbank Village became known for bringing residents, families, and local businesses together through community events such as Coffee with a Cop, spring cleanups, movie nights, and Halloween pumpkin giveaways featuring trick-or-treating at neighbourhood businesses. He also helped champion Summerfest, Fairbank Village’s marquee annual event, which welcomes more than 100,000 people each year.Enzo’s community leadership has been recognized with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award, the Davenport Canada 150 Award, and the Michael Comstock Community Builder Award. He is running to bring practical experience, accountability, and common-sense leadership to City Hall.

Our questionnaire

Where Enzo Torrone stands

Enzo Torrone’s own answers to the questions we put to every candidate, published as given — including, where they wrote one, their reasoning in their own words.

Five decisions facing the next council

Should Toronto permit substantially more housing as-of-right in every ward, including areas currently dominated by detached and semi-detached homes?

  • Enzo Torrone
    No

    I support responsible development that strengthens our community, but I oppose overdevelopment, especially in established single-family home neighborhoods. Growth should be balanced with the character, infrastructure, traffic, and quality of life of existing residents.

When a person living in a park has been offered an available indoor space that meets their accessibility, safety and household needs, should the city require them to leave the encampment?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Yes

    I believe parks are meant to be shared community spaces, not places to live. If suitable indoor housing is available that meets a person’s needs, I believe they should be supported in moving indoors, where they can have a safer and more sanitary environment.

Should Toronto introduce road-pricing measures, such as congestion charges or tolls, if the revenue is dedicated to transportation improvements?

  • Enzo Torrone
    No

    I am not in favour of road-pricing measures. I believe we should focus on a practical, sustainable traffic-management plan that addresses congestion and environmental needs without placing additional taxes or costs on residents.

Should Toronto raise additional local revenue to address its infrastructure repair backlog rather than defer maintenance while seeking funding from other governments?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Yes

    I believe additional revenue may be necessary if budgets are responsibly managed and funding is still insufficient. Before asking residents to pay more, however, I feel we should first look carefully for waste and ensure existing tax dollars are used wisely.

Should Toronto publish project-level budgets, schedules and performance updates for all major capital projects?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Yes

    I believe transparency is important, and residents should be able to clearly see how their tax dollars are being spent. Providing project budgets, timelines, and regular updates would help build trust and accountability.

Public safety and public space

Which approach should receive the greatest additional investment to improve public safety?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence

    I support all three areas, but I lean toward enforcement, particularly addressing weapon offences. I also believe prevention, treatment and better-maintained public spaces can play an important role in improving safety.

Over the next council term, the Toronto Police Service budget should:

  • Enzo Torrone
    Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services

    I would support an increase above inflation only to ensure TPS is properly staffed. Once staffing needs are met, funding could track inflation, while using civilian services for appropriate entry-level responsibilities may help reduce overall costs.

How should Toronto govern automated licence-plate readers and similar surveillance technology used on public streets?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing

    I would support strict rules to make sure information is only used for its intended purpose. Clear limits on access, retention and sharing would help protect privacy while still allowing the technology to support public safety.

Transit and transportation

What should receive the greatest share of the next available transit funding?

  • Enzo Torrone
    New rapid-transit lines and extensions

    I lean toward expansion, especially where new rapid-transit lines can connect underserved areas and support future growth. At the same time, I think funding should still maintain existing infrastructure and improve service reliability so the system we have continues to work well

When there is not enough street space for every use, which should generally receive priority?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility

    I think a balanced approach is important. Streets should support transit, walking and cycling, but also deliveries, trades, accessibility, essential vehicle access and reasonable parking. Good planning should try to accommodate these needs wherever possible.

Housing and growth

If Toronto could make one major housing intervention this term, which should receive the greatest emphasis?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs

    I believe reducing approval times and development charges should be the priority. Lowering the cost and time required to build housing can increase supply and reduce costs passed on to buyers and renters, improving overall affordability.

What should be Toronto's primary role in delivering affordable and supportive housing?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers

    I think Toronto should continue providing affordable housing while working with experienced developers and operators. Given the challenges TCHC has faced, these partnerships could improve building quality, maintenance, safety and accountability.

Where should Toronto permit the greatest increase in housing density?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit

    I support focusing new housing along major corridors and near transit. I think this would allow Toronto to grow while respecting established neighbourhoods, and could also help reduce traffic, car dependence and environmental impacts.

City government and service delivery

Which change would you implement to reduce the cost of building housing in Toronto?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies

    I support lowering municipal charges to help reduce the cost of building housing. I believe this could encourage more construction and make housing more affordable for buyers and renters.

What is the most important change Toronto should make to reduce capital-project delays and cost overruns?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting

    I support stronger professional project management, procurement and contracting. I also think limiting scope changes and fully funding projects upfront are important, with changes only when needed to address a genuine viability issue.

Which service-delivery model should Toronto use more often?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value

    I support using competitive contracts where they provide better value, along with specialized agencies with clear performance expectations. I think both approaches can improve efficiency while maintaining accountability and quality.

Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability

Over the next council term, residential property-tax revenues should generally:

  • Enzo Torrone
    Grow approximately with inflation and population

    I support keeping property-tax increases roughly in line with inflation and population, but only if we can first get spending under control and make sure tax dollars are being used responsibly.

Which type of additional revenue should Toronto rely on most heavily?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized

    I would choose property taxes as the least disruptive option, but I don’t believe new taxes should be introduced. Property-tax revenue should support responsible spending, with the focus on controlling costs rather than continually raising revenue.

What should Toronto do first to address its infrastructure repair backlog?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Sell, consolidate or close facilities the city cannot sustainably maintain

    I support reducing the city’s asset base where properties are no longer needed. Selling or consolidating surplus properties could reduce costs for taxpayers while putting valuable assets to better use

Governance and representation

What should be Toronto's primary approach to the provincial government?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement

    I support stronger advocacy with the province. Toronto should have greater authority to make decisions on local issues, while continuing to work with the province where cooperation is needed.

Strong mayor powers should be used mainly for:

  • Enzo Torrone
    the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them

    I believe decisions should not rest on one person’s views. We should listen to different perspectives and work toward practical solutions that reflect the needs and priorities of the majority.

Your ward and your record

Which objective should receive the greatest attention in your ward during the next council term?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Enforcement, public-space management and responses to disorder

    I support all three priorities, but I would put safety first. I believe a safe and well-managed community provides the foundation for growth, strong core services and a good quality of life.

Which single result should voters use to assess your performance at the end of the term?

  • Enzo Torrone
    A specific measurable result identified by the candidate

    I believe all four areas should be considered when measuring performance. Clear, measurable results should reflect housing, finances, services, safety and the specific needs of the ward.

    If you selected “Ward commitment,” state one numerical target and a deadline1500

Priorities and trade-offs

Over the next council term, Toronto should:

  • Enzo Torrone
    Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards

    I believe safety should always come first when reviewing road lanes. Changes should be based on clear evidence, while also considering how they affect congestion, traffic flow and the needs of all road users.

When demonstrations substantially block transportation or access to essential institutions, the city should prioritize:

  • Enzo Torrone
    Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration

    I believe everyone should have the right to demonstrate peacefully and safely. At the same time, transportation and access to essential services should remain open, with a respectful balance between protest rights and the needs of others.

Where should Toronto direct its next major technology investment?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Permits, licences, payments and service requests

    I selected resident services because technology should make life easier for residents. I also believe investments should be used wherever they make sense to improve efficiency, accountability and the quality of public services.

When Toronto faces a structural operating-budget gap, what should it do first?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Reduce or redesign lower-priority services

    I support reducing or redesigning lower-priority services first. I also believe Toronto should maintain an emergency reserve and bank appropriate year-end surpluses to help manage unexpected costs without immediately raising taxes.

What is the most important municipal intervention for improving Toronto's business climate?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses

    I support lowering commercial taxes and fees. I believe this could help small local businesses stay open, support local employment and strengthen Toronto’s economy.

How should Toronto attract major employers, investment and events?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Direct financial bids, tax measures or customized agreements

    I lean toward targeted tax reductions or incentives for major employers and investments that can provide clear economic benefits to Toronto, including jobs, investment and long-term growth.

What should Toronto prioritize to increase construction capacity?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects

    I support keeping a steady pipeline of projects while expanding apprenticeships and training. I believe combining predictable work with a skilled workforce can increase construction capacity and support good local jobs.

What should receive the greatest priority in Toronto's public-realm budget?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care

    I support prioritizing basic maintenance and keeping existing infrastructure in good repair. I believe maintaining what we already have is more responsible and cost-effective than continually adding new infrastructure.

What should be Toronto's primary tool for supporting arts, culture and nightlife?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours

    I support reducing barriers for arts, culture and nightlife. Making it easier and more affordable to operate can help local businesses, artists and cultural organizations thrive while contributing to vibrant and active communities.

If autonomous taxi services operate in Toronto, which condition should the city prioritize?

  • Enzo Torrone
    Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use

    I support mandatory data disclosure so Toronto can understand how autonomous taxis affect safety, congestion, curb use and transportation planning. Good data will help the city make informed decisions and adjust policies when needed.

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