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Five decisions facing the next council
Public safety and public space
Transit and transportation
Housing and growth
City government and service delivery
Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability
Governance and representation
Your ward and your record
Priorities and trade-offs

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?

Michael LamoureuxNo
No more densification please.

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?

Michael LamoureuxYes

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

Michael LamoureuxNo
No to congestion charges (too much administration cost and hassle), but I would agree to raising parking lot fees and taxes to fund TTC improvements and expansion.

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

Michael LamoureuxYes

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

Michael LamoureuxYes

Public safety and public space

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

Michael LamoureuxPolice, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence
We can do all of them, they are not mutually exclusive.

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

Michael LamoureuxIncrease above inflation to expand police staffing or services

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

Michael LamoureuxAllow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law

Transit and transportation

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

Michael LamoureuxMore frequent and reliable service on existing routes
Really it's all of them, depending on the value provided.

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

Michael LamoureuxAutomobile capacity and curbside parking
but exclude the curbside parking on arterial roads

Housing and growth

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

Michael LamoureuxReduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs
My real answer is none of the above, but we should reduce approval times for 6 storey projects on arterial roads which are the only types of projects I favour.

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

Michael LamoureuxFocus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction
Six storey buildings on arterial roads only.

Where should Toronto permit the greatest increase in housing density?

Michael LamoureuxConcentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit
Six storey buildings on arterial roads only.

City government and service delivery

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

Michael LamoureuxExpand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits

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

Michael LamoureuxStart fewer projects and fully fund them before construction begins

Which service-delivery model should Toronto use more often?

Michael LamoureuxUse competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value

Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability

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

Michael LamoureuxGrow approximately with inflation and population

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

Michael LamoureuxProperty taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized

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

Michael LamoureuxIntroduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance

Governance and representation

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

Michael LamoureuxPublicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement
We have to do all three, depending on the nature of the spend.

Strong mayor powers should be used mainly for:

Michael Lamoureuxsetting spending and tax levels without assembling a majority

Your ward and your record

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

Michael LamoureuxTransit, roads, parks, waste collection and local infrastructure

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

Michael LamoureuxImproved fiscal sustainability and service performance

Priorities and trade-offs

Over the next council term, Toronto should:

Michael LamoureuxRemove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards

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

Michael LamoureuxKeep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating

Where should Toronto direct its next major technology investment?

Michael LamoureuxProcurement, finance, staffing and administrative efficiency
Should be based on a ranked best value for investment dollar, so it could be on any one of the three choices.

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

Michael LamoureuxReduce or redesign lower-priority services
All three choices, they are not mutually exclusive.

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

Michael LamoureuxExpand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure

How should Toronto attract major employers, investment and events?

Michael LamoureuxHousing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life

What should Toronto prioritize to increase construction capacity?

Michael LamoureuxExpand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials

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

Michael LamoureuxCleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care

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

Michael LamoureuxSimpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours

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

Michael LamoureuxAccessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards

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