Toronto-St. Paul's

More housing is great, but in areas where there are more houses that usually means the infrastructure won't allow people to comfortably live in. A substantial amount of effort should be placed on strategic planning for new housing, especially housing that is affordable not just available.

It depends on the size and scale of the dwelling. I support allowing more housing as-of-right where new development remains consistent with the existing height and character of the neighbourhood. Toronto does not have enough rental housing but we need to ensure that new development fits communities.

I support more housing as-of-right across Toronto, including gentle density in areas dominated by detached and semi-detached homes. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, transit, parks and services so neighbourhoods can grow without overwhelming the communities already there.

yes, I think that's all depends on map of the current ward which i am assuming things could change due to population growth .

Encampments often create previously accessible locations to the public in to hazardous zones that are no longer maintained. The reality is some people won't take help but their refusal should not cause undue hardship to the community at large.

Yes. If appropriate indoor space is available and meets a person’s accessibility, safety and household needs, they should be required to leave the encampment. Our parks must remain safe, clean and accessible to everyone.

When a safe, accessible indoor option genuinely meets a person’s needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. This must be paired with compassion, due process, and continued support to ensure people are not simply moved from one unsafe situation to another.

A large amount of commuters are from out of town, the city is almost unaffordable as it. The people that help move this city shouldn't be taxed out of simply making it to work or visit.

Before introducing new tolls or congestion charges, Toronto should reduce congestion by completing infrastructure projects on time, moving bike lanes off major arterial roads where appropriate, and strictly enforcing no-parking rules during peak hours.

Yes, but only with clear accountability. Any road-pricing revenue must be dedicated to improving transit, reducing congestion and maintaining roads. Before introducing charges, the City should demonstrate that residents will see measurable improvements and that lower-income commuters are protected.

Any opportunity the city has to raise revenue is generally good so long as it doesn't strain the already overtaxed citizens of the city. We may not be able to rely on other government levels to solve all our funding and to be self sufficient is a very important element of running a great city.

No. Toronto residents already pay significant property taxes. We should work with other levels of government to address our infrastructure needs while conducting a thorough review of the City’s budget to find efficiencies, improve accountability, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Yes, but new revenue must come with accountability. Toronto cannot keep deferring critical repairs. We should responsibly raise local revenue while demanding stronger support from other governments, prioritizing roads, bridges, transit, water infrastructure and other essential services.

I think there is no need to raise additional local revenue to repair every city has the budget should work with that without spending on non critical issues that wont solve any problems .

Transparency is very much needed these days. Its public money being spent meaning its all our money going towards things we are often blind about.

Absolutely. Toronto residents deserve full transparency and accountability from their City. Major capital projects should have publicly available budgets, timelines and performance updates so residents can see how their tax dollars are being spent.

Yes. Toronto residents deserve to know what major projects cost, whether they are on schedule, and how public money is being spent. Transparent, project-level reporting would strengthen accountability, identify problems earlier, and help rebuild public trust in City Hall.

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I believe that prevention is always more effecting that reactionary responses.

Toronto needs a visible and effective police and bylaw presence to deter crime, respond to disorder and keep our public spaces safe. At the same time, enforcement should work alongside prevention, mental health supports and community partnerships to address problems before they escalate.

Public safety requires more than enforcement. We should invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth programs that address problems before they become crises, while maintaining effective policing and bylaw enforcement when needed.

A lot if expected from the police. It does not mean that police are necessarily needing to add enforcers but they need more community police who know the neighborhood and can intervene in situations more effectively.

As Toronto grows, our police service must have the staffing and resources needed to respond effectively, address violent and hate-motivated crime, improve community presence and keep our neighbourhoods and transit system safe.

Toronto needs effective policing, but every public dollar must deliver results. I would maintain the Police budget roughly in line with inflation while pushing for greater accountability, measurable outcomes, and stronger civilian services for issues better addressed outside policing.

Technology such as automated licence-plate readers can be an important tool for public safety, but its use must be carefully regulated. Toronto should establish clear rules governing access, data retention and sharing, with strong privacy protections and regular audits to prevent misuse.

Surveillance technology can improve public safety, but it must not come at the expense of privacy. Toronto should establish strict rules for access, data retention, auditing and sharing, with clear oversight and consequences for misuse.

Toronto residents need more frequent, reliable and safe transit on the routes they already use every day. Before committing significant funding to new expansion, we must improve existing TTC service, reduce delays and overcrowding, and ensure riders can get where they need on time.

Reliable transit comes first. Riders should not have to wait too long, deal with overcrowding or wonder whether their connection will arrive. I would prioritize improving frequency and reliability on existing routes while continuing long-term investment in expansion and maintenance.

Emergency response and accessibility must be protected. Beyond that, street design should reflect how each street actually functions. A major transit corridor, commercial main street and residential road have different needs, and I don't support a one-size-fits-all approach to allocating road space.

Our streets must allow emergency vehicles to respond quickly, people with accessibility needs to travel safely, and businesses and trades to operate efficiently. A functioning city depends on the reliable movement of people, goods and essential services.

When space is limited, we should prioritize moving the greatest number of people safely and efficiently. Transit, walking and cycling should generally come first, while preserving essential access for deliveries, trades, emergency services and people with accessibility needs.

We have the living space, the problem isn't quantity, its cost.

We need housing that people can actually afford, while providing appropriate supports for those experiencing homelessness so they can move into stable, permanent homes.

Toronto needs to build more housing that ordinary residents can actually afford. I would prioritize significantly expanding affordable and supportive housing, while also speeding approvals and allowing appropriate density so we increase supply across the city.

Toronto has to lead first, affordable housing doesn't mean unprofitable housing, it means not gouging people for the maximum amount of return on investment,

By bringing together government resources and outside expertise, we can build affordable and supportive housing faster and more efficiently. At the same time, the City must set clear affordability requirements, monitor results and ensure taxpayers receive value for every public dollar invested.

Toronto should take a stronger direct role in building and owning affordable and supportive housing. We cannot rely entirely on the private market to solve a public need. The City should also partner with non-profits and other levels of government to expand delivery.

A TTC with more funds and usage is a TTC that can afford more upgrades and better service.

These areas are best positioned to accommodate growth because residents have better access to transportation, services and employment. We should increase housing supply while ensuring that growth is supported by the infrastructure and community services needed to maintain quality of life.

Toronto should focus the greatest density along major streets and near rapid transit, while allowing gentle density across neighbourhoods. Growth should follow infrastructure capacity, with transit, roads, parks and community services planned alongside new housing, not after it.

It seems nobody plans for parking anymore and it causes congestion issues, not even from people going form point A to B but from people spending time circling trying to find a place to park. If they do find parking they might get ticketed because of the very specific conditions we must abide by.

Toronto should expand appropriate as-of-right zoning, automate routine permits and cut unnecessary delays. Time is money—reducing red tape and approval times will lower construction costs and help get much-needed housing built faster.

Toronto should make it faster and more predictable to build housing by expanding as-of-right zoning and streamlining routine approvals. Reducing unnecessary delays lowers costs without sacrificing safety, quality, accessibility or appropriate community planning.

Once a project is approved, its scope should not be changed without clear justification and identified funding. Toronto needs stronger accountability to prevent political changes from driving delays and cost overruns, while ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Toronto needs stronger project management and procurement from the start. Clear accountability, realistic timelines, competitive contracting and regular public reporting can reduce delays and overruns while ensuring major projects deliver the value taxpayers expect.

Toronto should use specialized agencies where they can deliver services more efficiently and effectively. Clear performance targets, professional expertise and strong accountability can reduce bureaucracy, improve results and ensure taxpayers receive better value.

Toronto should use competitive contracting where outside providers can deliver better value, quality and accountability. This should never mean outsourcing for its own sake. The City should compare costs and outcomes and keep services in-house when that provides better long-term value.

Residential property owners are getting squeezed out of home ownership, raising property tax for many who are on fixed income or aren't receiving raises even close to what the city is taking from them.

Property-tax revenues should generally grow with inflation and population, not through excessive tax increases. Toronto must live within its means, find efficiencies and ensure residents receive better value for the taxes they already pay.

Property taxes should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth to maintain essential services without placing an excessive burden on residents. The City must also find efficiencies, control spending, and pursue other sustainable revenue sources.

Toronto should prioritize growth and transaction-based revenues rather than placing additional pressure on homeowners through property-tax increases. As the city grows, development and real-estate activity should contribute fairly to the infrastructure and services that growth requires.

Toronto needs predictable, sustainable revenue to fund essential services and infrastructure. I would prioritize broad recurring revenue over relying heavily on volatile real-estate activity or user fees, while ensuring lower-income residents are protected from disproportionate increases.

Toronto should review its assets and identify underused or costly facilities that are no longer sustainable. Selling or consolidating these properties can reduce long-term maintenance costs and redirect resources toward essential infrastructure, while protecting important community services.

Toronto should fix what we already have before taking on more. I would prioritize maintaining roads, bridges, transit, water systems and public facilities before expanding the City’s asset base. New projects should proceed when they are properly funded and sustainable.

As city we often need to realize the province might not be able to come in when we need them. Self reliance and out ability to advance projects when we need them is key.

Toronto must work collaboratively with the provincial government to secure funding and approvals for key priorities. By finding common ground on housing, transit and infrastructure, we can deliver better results for Toronto residents.

Toronto and Ontario must work together. I would pursue a practical partnership that secures funding and delivers results for residents, while advocating firmly for Toronto’s needs. We should work with every level of government, regardless of political affiliation.

Strong mayor powers should be used sparingly but decisively when they can help address Toronto’s housing shortage. Used to advance housing and remove unnecessary barriers, while maintaining transparency, accountability and proper planning.

St Pauls has an amazing chance to grow and offer more opportunities, services, and investment in our local neighbourhood. If we grab on to that chance we can see more prosperous businesses, more jobs, and better infrastructure.

Safety and order must be a priority. Residents deserve safe streets, parks, transit and public spaces. I will support effective enforcement, address crime and public disorder, and work with police, community partners and all levels of government to keep our neighbourhoods safe.

Ward 12 needs growth, but growth must be matched by reliable core services. I would prioritize transit, road maintenance, parks, waste collection and local infrastructure so residents see tangible improvements in their daily lives while the ward continues to grow.

Your problem will not disappear into a black hole.

Safer, cleaner and better-maintained streets and public spaces. Residents should be able to see and feel the difference in their neighbourhood. I want to be judged on whether our community is safer, cleaner and better managed, while delivering these improvements responsibly with taxpayers’ money.

I want voters to judge me on a measurable Ward 12 commitment that we set together. I would establish clear priorities with residents, publish progress publicly, and be accountable for delivering results not simply making promises during an election.

Good planning can create great bike roads without disrupting traffic and creating congestion. Shaw Street is a great example and I would love to see better planning that show it can be done.

Review and redesign bike lanes that worsen safety or congestion or have low ridership. Where practical, move cycling routes to safer secondary roads and laneways, protecting cyclists while keeping major arterial roads moving for transit, emergency vehicles and traffic.

Toronto should complete the cycling projects already approved and evaluate their results before significantly expanding or removing road space. Future projects should be guided by safety, usage, accessibility and local transportation needs, with transparent performance data.

Peaceful protest is a democratic right, but it must remain peaceful, free from hate speech, and not block major roads, transit, hospitals or essential services. Toronto must protect lawful expression while keeping our city safe, moving and accessible.

The right to protest is fundamental, but it must be balanced with public safety and access to essential services. Clear, consistent rules should protect demonstrations while ensuring hospitals, transit, major roads and essential facilities remain accessible.

Toronto should invest in technology that makes City services faster and easier to access. Residents and businesses should be able to obtain permits and licences, make payments and track service requests through simple, reliable digital systems that reduce wait times and red tape.

Toronto should invest in technology that makes government more transparent and accountable. Residents should be able to see how departments and major projects are performing, where money is being spent, and whether promised results are actually being delivered.

We often have contracts for services that can be done by city staff, so long as good project management is in place.

Toronto should first reduce unnecessary administrative, staffing and contract costs before asking residents to pay more. The City must review spending, eliminate duplication and inefficiencies, and ensure taxpayers receive the best possible value from every dollar.

Toronto should first look for efficiencies within its own operations, including administration, staffing and contracts. Residents should not face higher taxes before the City has demonstrated that it is controlling costs, eliminating waste and delivering services as efficiently as possible.

Toronto must accelerate permits, inspections and approvals by cutting unnecessary red tape and modernizing City processes. Faster approvals will lower costs, attract investment, help businesses grow, create more jobs for residents and make Toronto more competitive.

Toronto’s business climate depends on the fundamentals. We need reliable transportation, housing people can afford, safe and well maintained public spaces, and strong infrastructure. Businesses are more likely to invest and grow when the city is reliable and functional.

As somebody who works in the tech field I have seen Toronto fall behind greatly. The supports to run and grow a business in the city are no longer there and makes it not worthwhile to stay. We need to bring them back and ensure they stay to grow the job market.

Toronto must get the fundamentals right: affordable housing, reliable transportation, safe streets and a high quality of life. When people want to live and work here, employers, investment and major events will follow—creating jobs and strengthening our economy.

Toronto should compete by being a great place to live, work and invest. Reliable transit, attainable housing, safe and clean public spaces, and strong infrastructure are more sustainable than relying on costly incentives to attract employers, investment and major events.

We have many well educated and ready to work locals prepared to do the job, they are however stuck as there are not enough apprenticeships to get started and helping build this city.

Toronto should embrace modern construction methods that reduce costs, shorten timelines and improve productivity. Modular construction, prefabrication and better technology can help us build more housing and infrastructure faster while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

We have lost our third places and many people are seeking opportunities to mingle with their community.

Basic maintenance should come first. Residents deserve clean streets, well-maintained roads and sidewalks, reliable snow clearing, accessible public washrooms and properly maintained parks. Getting the basics right is essential before we move to major improvements.

Toronto should get the basics right first. Clean streets, safe sidewalks, reliable snow clearing, well maintained parks and functioning public spaces directly affect residents every day. Before funding major beautification projects, we need to properly maintain what we already have.

Toronto should protect existing cultural venues, performance spaces and creative workspaces from displacement. Smart planning and property measures can preserve the places that give our neighbourhoods character, support local artists and keep Toronto’s arts and nightlife vibrant.

Toronto should invest in arts, culture and nightlife because they contribute to our economy, identity and quality of life. Public funding, affordable cultural spaces and access to City facilities can help local artists and organizations thrive while keeping culture accessible to residents.

Autonomous taxi services must serve all Torontonians, not just the most profitable areas. Toronto should require strong accessibility, citywide coverage and minimum service standards to ensure seniors, people with disabilities and residents across the city have reliable access.

If autonomous taxis operate in Toronto, they should serve Toronto, not just the most profitable areas. The City should require accessibility, reasonable geographic coverage and minimum service standards so new technology improves mobility for residents across the city.