2023 Budget: Electric Vehicle Charging Update
City Council supported my motion to increase funding for EV charging locations on residential streets.
2023 Budget: Police Budget and Warming Centres Update
Mental health supports and investments in social services must be prioritized.
Update: CaféTO Program Fees
I worked with the mayor to reduce CaféTO program fees and to phase them in over three years. This comes after restaurants voiced serious concern over city staff proposals to make the program permanent.
Keeping Pape Kids Safe During Ontario Line Construction
I moved a motion at City Council this week asking that Metrolinx form a construction liaison committee – made up of Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, representatives of Pape Avenue Public School and local residents - to deal with a myriad of issues that the construction project could create for the school children.
A Red Letter Day For Housing
After so many years of hard work and perseverance, we celebrated a major accomplishment today: formally transferring ownership of 760 Toronto Community Housing Company (TCHC) homes to two affordable housing non-profit organizations.
Read my Statement on Bill 39
The Ford government is introducing Bill 39 which gives Toronto mayors much more power. Read my response to the bill.
Update on Bill 23
The Ford government introduced Bill 23 which changes many of the City's planning rules. Read more about the bill and why I oppose it.
City of Toronto to install two power drops at filming hotspots to help film productions reduce emissions
News Release
September 6, 2022
The City of Toronto will install two power drop kiosks at film industry hotspots Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach and Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. Power drops are fixed electrical stations that allow film productions to plug in to grid electrical power.
Ontario should limit rent hikes between tenants, Toronto city hall committee says
Toronto's planning and housing committee calls for vacancy control legislation
Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation donates $25 million to City of Toronto to create new waterfront public art trail
“This important donation is key to continuing the revitalization of the Port Lands, while supporting public art. The open-air route will create opportunities for visitors and residents to discover and engage with exciting contemporary works by local, national and international artists.” – Councillor Paula Fletcher
