Toronto 2026/Ward 13/Victoria Davis
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Victoria Davis

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Running for
Councillor
Ward 13
Toronto Centre
Days until polls open
29

About Victoria

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

Born and raised in Toronto with a diverse familial and community background, I have been exposed to various world views and lived experiences which I have been able to apply to various stages of my life. With a first career in Hospitality and Tourism, I have visited Globally powerful and unique cities around the world from both perspectives as a visitor and a worker. Our city still has a long way to go, but we can learn from other locations on where and how we can improve. Although much of my adult life consisted of working outside of the city, I have also spent many years in Toronto Centre- from corporate retirement plans and mutual funds, to a sports coach, entrepreneur, and a youth community worker. My latest career started with an education in Assaulted Women's and Children's Councilor/Advocate, which is a deeply fundamental program which had opened my eyes to the systemic laws and policies which cause oppression to the most vulnerable of our neighbours. As a current student of Disability Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University, I am connected to the passionate youth of the community who are ready for societal changes which will make their worlds a safer and thriving place. My current work at a drop-in informs many of the following responses.

Our questionnaire

Where Victoria Davis stands

Victoria Davis’ 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?

  • Victoria Davis    Yes

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?

  • Victoria Davis    No

    This is a more complicated issue than presented. There is a risk that what the institution perceives as accessible and safe, may not be the reality of the person. If the person leaves their encampment, they may not be able to take all of their belongings. If they return, they start from scratch.

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

  • Victoria Davis    Yes

    I do like the ideas proposed by Jamie McDonald on October 7, 2025, with the ability to keep in mind the equity that ensures that mobility is possible including vulnerable people within the city.

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

  • Victoria Davis    No

    I was unable to quickly find the adjacent Memo on this proposal, and therefore am not able to comment on this proposal. I do believe that we need to prioritize infrastructure repair when it involves safety concerns, and the potentials of finding alternative funding opportunities.

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

  • Victoria Davis    Yes

    At the time of this survey, I feel that transparency and trust in government contracts are more important than ever. However, there are also nuances to finances that may not be understandable to the general public, so I would be on board with a committee of oversight.

Public safety and public space

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

  • Victoria Davis    Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention

    As long as this is not forced institutionalization, or assumptive practices.

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

  • Victoria Davis    Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services

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

  • Victoria Davis    Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations

    I do not support Flock cameras. We can wait and learn from other cities how they deal with the misuse of the information that the cameras provide.

Transit and transportation

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

  • Victoria Davis    Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work

    Both Maintenance and expansion, especially for remote routes with little access to transit.

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

  • Victoria Davis    Transit, walking and cycling

    Both Passenger Capacity and Essential Access for emergencies, accessibility, and even deliveries. This is the current standard on my route especially during rush hour, and would research if this applies to the wider city.

Housing and growth

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

  • Victoria Davis    Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing

    This is a very large and complicated issue that is beyond the character max. What does affordable housing mean when a large amount of the populations cannot afford this designation at its current iteration?

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

  • Victoria Davis    Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers

    I would also include industry oversight and regulations.

Where should Toronto permit the greatest increase in housing density?

  • Victoria Davis    Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit

City government and service delivery

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

  • Victoria Davis    Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies

    These would require further research before I could make a definitive statement. I do not necessarily agree with lower charges, especially in the time of these tariffs.

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

  • Victoria Davis    Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting

Which service-delivery model should Toronto use more often?

  • Victoria Davis    Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value

    This depends on the service.

Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability

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

  • Victoria Davis    Grow approximately with inflation and population

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

  • Victoria Davis    Congestion charges, tolls, parking levies and service fees

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

  • Victoria Davis    Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets

Governance and representation

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

  • Victoria Davis    Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals

Strong mayor powers should be used mainly for:

  • Victoria Davis    the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them

    The city must remain a democracy, while also acknowledging polycrisis.

Your ward and your record

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

  • Victoria Davis    Transit, roads, parks, waste collection and local infrastructure

    Ensuring that all constituents receive human rights

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

  • Victoria Davis    Safer, cleaner and better-maintained streets and public spaces

Priorities and trade-offs

Over the next council term, Toronto should:

  • Victoria Davis    Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations

Where should Toronto direct its next major technology investment?

  • Victoria Davis    Permits, licences, payments and service requests

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

  • Victoria Davis    Reduce or redesign lower-priority services

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

  • Victoria Davis    Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure

How should Toronto attract major employers, investment and events?

  • Victoria Davis    Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage

What should Toronto prioritize to increase construction capacity?

  • Victoria Davis    Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials

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

  • Victoria Davis    Markets, events, patios, recreation and cultural programming

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

  • Victoria Davis    Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours

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