Spadina-Fort York

Toronto needs substantially more housing to address high housing costs.. Growth should be paired with high-quality design that complements neighbourhood character and aligns with available services and infrastructure capacity.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancYes

As Toronto continues to grow and expand, residents have been forced into living arrangements and accommodations that do not reflect how the land is currently zoned as. Permitting more housing as-of-right in every ward will give the City a better understanding of its residents housing needs.

I’ll speed up the approvals process for constructing more mid-rise buildings and purpose-built rental homes for mixed incomes, and multiplexes.

The city should approach encampments with compassion, recognizing that people living outside are there because other options have failed them. Where appropriate indoor shelter or housing exists, it should be paired with real support and consistent outreach, not just a one-time notice.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancNo

In addition to accessibility, safety and household needs, the City must also consider the unique social needs of our houseless residents. Strict requirements to leave an encampment, without consideration of homeless residents' social support needs will only result in further housing instability.

Our priority should be permanent affordable housing solutions instead of temporary shelters

Congestion charges and tolls place added costs on residents before viable alternatives exist. The priority should be improving transit and transportation options first.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancYes

Introducing road-pricing measures should only be one tool in the City's bid to reduce overall congestion. Applying the revenue generated from these measures towards transportation improvements, such as better roads and upgraded signal prioritisation, will improve how residents navigate our city.

congestion tolls only alleviate growing gridlock if you have an alternative public transit system that properly functions, which Toronto does not have.

The city needs to find new ways to address infrastructure needs. Deferring maintenance is not acceptable for a municipality growing as fast as Toronto.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancYes

In our political & economic climate, Toronto must look into independent local revenue sources as productive collaboration between different levels of government cannot be guaranteed. Residents and other civic bodies are being asked to do more with less, the City of Toronto should do the same.

High property taxes are already being wasted on things like FIFA tickets and airport expansions to increase profits for private airline businesses.

Rebuilding trust in the City's ability to deliver major projects requires transparency and accountability. Residents deserve clear, accessible information on project budgets, timelines, performance, and results.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancYes

Torontonians deserve transparency on how their tax dollars are being utilised, especially when concerning major capital projects. Disclosing project-level budgets, schedules, and performance updates to the public is a good start towards strengthening the relationship between residents and Council.

Toronto should also publish Project failure standards to define when a project is officially unsuccessful by measuring shortfalls in budget, time, scope, or value.

Toronto is facing a growing crisis of addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Greater investment in treatment, crisis response, and prevention services can improve public safety while helping people get the support they need.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancMental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention

To improve public safety, the City must address the root social causes that contribute to the rise of mental-health crises, addiction rates, & youth violence. Stronger enforcement in response to public safety that ignores these causes will only lead to short-term public safety improvements.

We need more thoughtful integration of essential services into vulnerable neighborhoods in ways proven to reduce crime and increase public safety.

Policing is one part of a broader public safety strategy. The city should maintain police funding in real terms while also investing in community services that address the root causes of crime and disorder.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancDecrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services

The TPS are currently tasked with multiple non-policing duties which make it difficult for the TPS to fulfil their mandate. By delegating these extraneous duties to other city bodies and services, it will better allow police to focus on their role as a civic partner in maintaining public safety.

The cost of policing the millions of visitors who come to Toronto every year from other areas of the Province could be uploaded to the Provincial government, allowing the City to increase TPS funding.

Residents deserve both safe streets and strong privacy protections. I support the use of these technologies only under clear rules, robust oversight, limited data retention, and regular public reporting.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancRestrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations

The broad use of surveillance technology upon the general public should be limited as much as possible. Residents' right to privacy is paramount in a society where malicious actors seek to take advantage of a person's private details for nefarious purposes, such as identify fraud and stalking.

All Canadian privacy laws must be rigorously adhered to, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms must be completely respected.

The best transit investment is better service. More frequent, reliable buses, streetcars, and subways will improve daily commutes for existing riders and encourage more people to choose transit.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancVehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work

Clean and working public transit infrastructure is a critical requirement to improve transit service reliability. Without functional vehicles, accessible stations, or an intelligent signal prioritisation system, providing more reliable transit service is not possible.

Building new, expensive lines to accommodate a new luxury condo on the eastern waterfront or a Taylor Swift concert 5 years ago isn’t the answer to our public transit problems. We need the existing system to function the way it was intended.

Ward 10 is one of the busiest parts of Toronto. When street space is limited, priority should go to the transportation options that move the most people and best serve those who live, work, and visit here.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancTransit, walking and cycling

In order for Toronto to function, residents must be able to navigate around the City easily and efficiently. By prioritising moving the most amount of people as safely as possible, this will relieve traffic congestion while allowing people to fulfil their social, professional, & commercial needs.

Streets are meant for safe and efficient transit, and our priority should be delivering timely improvements to traffic infrastructure and reducing road and lane closures.

Public delivery should be the priority. Expanding affordable and supportive housing is essential to addressing homelessness and housing insecurity. At the same time, the city must reduce delays and barriers that slow the delivery of all housing types.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancBuild or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing

There are many non-profit housing providers & community land trusts who have not been able to access needed funds to support the housing requirements of their communities. City Council must better fund Toronto's Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to better partner with such groups.

Delivering more affordable, non-market, and rent-controlled housing is essential to stabilize the city.

The best results come from partnership. Toronto should use its land, funding, and policy tools to support non-profit and private providers in delivering more affordable and supportive housing where it is needed most.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancSupply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers

Non-profit housing providers & community land trusts best understand the unique housing needs of the communities they serve. By partnering with them, the City can best ensure that any new affordable & supportive housing is actually able to meet the everyday needs of its residents.

Toronto should not primarily act as a regulator of affordable housing; rather, it needs to balance regulation with active supply creation, land utilization, and financial partnerships.

Toronto needs more housing across the city, but the greatest increase in density should be along transit routes and major corridors. This helps align growth with infrastructure, mobility, and access to jobs and services.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancPermit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood

Lack of housing is an issue that affects the entire city, not just one specific neighbourhood. As the City's transit network continues to expand and Toronto becomes increasingly interconnected, increasing the City's overall housing supply will best take advantage of this interconnectivity.

Toronto should permit the greatest increase in housing density across stable, low-density residential neighborhoods, major transit station areas, and underutilized public lands.

Streamlining approvals can reduce housing costs, but growth must be supported by schools, parks, transit, and other community services. New housing should fit thoughtfully within the character of surrounding neighbourhoods.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancExpand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits

The slow pace of the city's administrative process is routinely mentioned by tenants, architects, and developers as the primary issue in delivering affordable housing. Expanding as-of-right zoning & automating routine permits will address this issue directly while reducing administrative costs.

We need to make fees and taxes on new mid-rise and multiplex homes in existing neighbourhoods much lower.

Lack of internal capacity is a major barrier to successful project delivery. Toronto should strengthen project management, contracting, and procurement practices to improve performance and reduce cost overruns.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancStrengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting

Major infrastructure projects often face delays and cost overruns due to a lack of actual fiscal oversight and transparency as to how resources are used. Strengthening professional project management, procurement, and contracting is integral to ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

It is critical for the City to improve oversight of project management, procurement and contracting at every level.

Lack of internal capacity is a major challenge. Expanding the city's ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects in-house can improve oversight, build institutional knowledge, and achieve better outcomes for residents.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancExpand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity

While private parties can provide good service value, it doesn't mean it's the most cost-effective way to deliver city services. The focus of a business is to provide services while generating profit whereas the role of a city is to deliver city services within a budget provided by its residents.

The key consideration in choosing a delivery model should always be best value, which may differ from service to service.

The city must have the resources to deliver core services and maintain infrastructure. Tax revenues should grow with inflation and population, while respecting affordability for residents and businesses.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancGrow approximately with inflation and population

In our uncertain economic climate, the City can best support its residents by offering stable and predictable governance. By indexing residential property-taxes to inflation and population growth, residents are better able to manage their financial futures as economic and political challenges arise.

Property taxes should not increase above the rate of inflation.

Toronto needs stable, predictable revenue sources to plan responsibly and maintain services. Broad recurring revenues provide a stronger foundation for long-term budgeting than relying heavily on one-time or cyclical sources.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancCongestion charges, tolls, parking levies and service fees

The City must find a way to collaborate with individuals & private groups who rely heavily on Toronto's road network for their transportation needs. User and road charges can be part of this collaboration, only if the revenue is invested towards improving the city's road and traffic infrastructure.

Additional revenue can also be generated by cutting out current waste and inefficiencies

This is not an either-or choice. Toronto should secure dedicated funding for infrastructure repairs while prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets before taking on significant new expansion projects.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancIntroduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance

Public infrastructure repair and maintenance cannot be addressed as an ad-hoc issue. Having a dedicated revenue source to address the city's infrastructure repair backlog as soon as possible, will allow us to avoid more costly future infrastructure repairs that could have been avoided.

Existing assets must be made to function properly as intended before new assets are contemplated.

A successful city cannot rely on other governments to solve every challenge. Toronto should focus on sound budgeting, responsible spending, and building the capacity to meet its own needs.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancPlan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive

In our current political climate, productive collaboration between municipal and provincial governments is not guaranteed. In consideration of this political reality, Toronto must be better prepared to independently deliver municipal services, regardless of whether provincial support is provided.

Municipal-Provincial partnerships can be highly effective if managed properly.

Councillors are elected to advocate for their communities and should retain a meaningful voice in policy decisions. Strong mayor powers are best reserved for administration, staffing and organizational management.

Andi Hoàng-Lefrancoverriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built

The use of strong mayor powers must be limited to the scope of their purpose which is to encourage collaboration on shared priorities between the municipal and provincial governments. As Toronto faces a housing crisis, the use of such powers to encourage housing development should be considered.

these powers undermine local democracy, create council divisions, and have shown little effectiveness in achieving their aims.

Residents expect the city to deliver on the essentials first. In Ward 10, common concerns are transportation, congestion, infrastructure maintenance, cleanliness and service reliability. Getting the basics right should be the priority.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancEnforcement, public-space management and responses to disorder

Spadina-Fort York is more than just a neighbourhood where people live. The ward is also host to large scale sporting & entertainment events and major conferences. This requires improved people and public space management so that residents and visitors are able to feel safe and welcomed in the ward.

Ward 10's core services, including those intended to increase public safety, have declined substantially in the past 4 years. We need to get back on track.

The best measure of success is whether everyday life has improved. Residents should see cleaner, safer and better-maintained neighbourhoods, more support for people struggling with addiction, and visible progress on the issues they encounter every day.

Andi Hoàng-LefrancSafer, cleaner and better-maintained streets and public spaces

There is no one metric that can be used to accurately assess a City Councillor's performance. Rather, at the end of the term residents should ask themselves whether their quality of life has improved from four years ago as a result of their councillor's actions and initiatives.

My performance should be assessed on results in all the above-noted areas.

Safety concerns ought to be addressed with new regulations, such as rigorous licensing standards and safer travel speeds, rather than wholesale infrastructure changes like the removal of all bike lanes.

I'll work to ensure a safe Toronto for ALL residents. The protests of one particular group must not be allowed to jeopardize the safety or well-being of other residents.

The City must prioritize accountability for all departments.

It is critical that the City deliver on budget and be held accountable for doing so.

The City's priority should be citywide fundamentals. Strong fundamentals will attract more employers and investment.

Toronto must prioritize expanding housing-enabling municipal infrastructure, streamlining multi-family and mid-rise zoning approvals.

The City's role ought to be primarily a regulatory/supervisory one, ensuring safety and service standards.