14WARD 14CANDIDATE VOICES Independent · Nonpartisan

TORONTO WARD 14 · TORONTO–DANFORTH · CIVIC INFORMATION PROJECT

Same questions.
Different visions.
Your decision.

Every candidate for Ward 14 council is asked the same 20 quick questions, with 20 deeper ones for those who want to say more. Their answers are published here side by side, in their own words.

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THE QUESTIONNAIRE01—20
20quick questions,
one short answer each.
20
Quick round

One line each

10
Policy & Priorities · optional

What will you do?

10
Leadership & Execution · optional

How will you get it done?

One standard. Every candidate. Read them →
14Candidates asked
20Quick questions, identical for everyone
4Responses published

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What has happened in the race.

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Event All Candidates Fair - Ward 14 @ East End United Church · Maqsood Ahmad, Susan Chapelle, Sara Ehrhardt, George Fawcett, Mary Fragedakis, John Kladitis, Caryma Sa'd, Dianne Saxe, Devyn Stackhouse, Jason Stevens, Christiane Tetreault, Maria Voutsinas, Denise Walcott

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THE CANDIDATES · QUICK REFERENCE

What each candidate has listed.

Priorities copied from each campaign's own site, in its own order and words.
Election day is October 26, 2026. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Answered the questionnaire · 4

Answered

Susan Chapelle

electsusanchapelle.com ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Complete Communities
  2. Local Jobs and Economic Opportunity
  3. A Healthy City With Access to Care
  4. Reliable Services and Resilient Infrastructure
  5. Safe, Accessible and Connected
  6. Accountable Government and Action

● Response received October 8, 2026 · Go deeper 20 of 20

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Answered

Jason Stevens

votejasons.com ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Freeze Property Taxes to 2 Percent
  2. Build shelters ASAP where appropriate
  3. Support Local businesses
  4. Save $2.2 Billion by challenging Ontario's SPA and billions more opposing Billy Bishop Airport
  5. Be responsive to Toronto Danforth Resident Needs
  6. Develop a weekly newsletter for all residents to stay up to date and solicit feedback

● Response received October 8, 2026 · Go deeper 20 of 20

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Answered

Maria Voutsinas

votemaria.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. A city that shows up when you need it
  2. Safe streets for every way we move
  3. Build the Ontario Line without abandoning the community
  4. Homes people can afford
  5. Main streets where local businesses can thrive
  6. A community where people can age, gather and belong

● Response received October 11, 2026 · Core questions 5 of 5 · More quick questions 15 of 15 · Go deeper 20 of 20

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Answered

Denise Walcott

votewalcott.com ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Ontario Line Accountability
  2. Respecting Your Tax Dollars
  3. Homes and Tenant Protection
  4. Community Safety and Everyday Services
  5. Youth Opportunity and Community Connection
  6. Seniors Belong Here
  7. Transit That Works for People
  8. Health and Small Business Support

● Response received October 19, 2026 · Core questions 5 of 5 · More quick questions 15 of 15

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No response yet · 10

Maqsood Ahmad

electmaqsood.com ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Safer Streets & Neighbourhoods
  2. Affordable Living, Housing & Transportation
  3. A Voice for Gig Workers
  4. Respect for Taxpayers
  5. Support Local Business

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Sara Ehrhardt

saraehrhardt.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Safe Roads
  2. A Caring and Affordable Community
  3. Protecting our Climate & our Waterfront
  4. Promoting vibrant neighbourhoods and businesses
  5. Hands off our city

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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George Fawcett

georgefawcett.com ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Restoring Trust and Participation in our Municipal Politics
  2. Increased Tenant Protections and Affordable Housing
  3. Safer Roads, Sidewalks, and Bike Lanes
  4. Protecting our Parks and Waterfront
  5. Better Support for our Local Businesses
  6. Greener, More Accessible Main Streets

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Mary Fragedakis

maryfragedakis.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Safer, vibrant neighbourhoods
  2. A strong local economy
  3. Housing people can afford
  4. Better transportation and public spaces
  5. A stronger community

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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John Kladitis

torontodanforthconnected.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Affordability & Keeping Taxes Low
  2. Ontario Line & Noise Protection
  3. Public Safety & Protect Front Line Services
  4. Fair Housing for Tenants and Landlords
  5. A Cleaner, Greener Ward
  6. Stronger Local Businesses and Thriving Neighbourhoods

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Michael Mitchell

votemitchell.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. More support for small business owners
  2. Do more for people struggling with addiction
  3. Improve the response to homelessness
  4. Ward 14 needs its bike lanes
  5. Stricter enforcement of illegal electric vehicles on sidewalks
  6. Strengthen individual communities

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Caryma Sa'd

votesad.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Affordability
  2. Accessibility
  3. Accountability
  4. Constituent-centric. Responsive. Pragmatic. Transparent. Resolute.

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Dianne Saxe

votesaxe.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Ontario Line construction done quickly, limiting disruption
  2. Safer, healthier transportation options
  3. Continue building more affordable housing
  4. Maintain neighbourhood character, heritage and green spaces
  5. Support local businesses

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Devyn Stackhouse

devynstackhouse.ca ↗

What they list as priorities

  1. Shade Sails for Danforth
  2. Fairer Fines
  3. Freedom from Harm for Toronto's Animal Residents
  4. Common Sense Heritage Conservation

○ No response as of October 21, 2026. Questionnaire sent October 7, 2026.

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Listed: registered candidates with a published platform, 14 of 18 as of October 7, 2026. Websites and priorities come from each campaign's own site. Who is not listed, and why, is on Our approach.

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