CANDIDATE · WARD 14
● Response received October 19, 2026 · Core questions 5 of 5 · More quick questions 15 of 15
As stated by the campaign, in its own order.
Source: campaign website, as of October 7, 2026.
20 quick questions, plus 20 optional deeper ones, identical for every candidate. Candidates answer as many as they choose; unanswered ones are marked. Published as written, unedited. Blank optional fields are not shown.
QUICK ROUND · One line each
S01 · Housing & affordability · all candidates ↗
I would push to expand City funding and financing support for non-profit housing providers to buy existing rental buildings in Ward 14 and preserve them as permanently affordable homes. This would protect current tenants and keep more rental housing affordable over the long term.
S02 · TTC & transit · all candidates ↗
Affordable, reliable and safe transit. I support fare capping so additional rides become free after a set number of paid trips. To improve reliability, I would push for transit-priority signals, better service frequency and public targets for reducing long waits and buses or streetcars arriving together.
S03 · Ontario Line / Metrolinx · all candidates ↗
An accountable plan for resolving construction problems, with named contacts, response deadlines and public reporting on unresolved complaints. I would press Metrolinx for reliable closure schedules, safer truck routes and maintained access to homes and businesses, and track cases through my office until residents receive clear answers and action.
S04 · Traffic, cycling & pedestrians · all candidates ↗
They all matter, but safety comes first, especially for pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities. I would protect accessible sidewalks and crossings, prioritize transit on busy routes, and maintain safe cycling connections while accommodating emergency vehicles, deliveries and necessary car access. The balance depends on the street.
S05 · Small business & main streets · all candidates ↗
With larger chains moving in, independent shops deserve a fair chance. I would propose a lease-support pilot with landlords to help small businesses secure affordable, stable storefront leases. For businesses affected by construction, I would pursue financial assistance, clear customer signage and maintained delivery access.
S06 · City finances & taxes · all candidates ↗
I would limit property-tax increases to inflation and consider a freeze after reviewing the budget. I would review spending and contracts for recurring savings and pursue reliable funding, while protecting staffing needed for frontline services, TTC reliability, maintenance, debt payments and reserves.
S07 · Community safety, homelessness & mental health · all candidates ↗
I would prioritize 24-hour outreach and crisis response, connecting people directly to safe shelter and wraparound services, including mental-health care, addiction treatment and housing support. Teams should follow through so people receive ongoing help.
S08 · Development & neighbourhood character · all candidates ↗
I would never trade away residents’ safety, protections for existing tenants or the employment lands that sustain local jobs. I support more housing, but growth must protect the people already here. That includes safeguarding Toronto–Danforth’s film-production cluster, public green spaces and the services our community depends on.
S09 · Climate, parks & waterfront · all candidates ↗
I would push for a retrofit pilot in City-owned housing to demonstrate energy savings without raising tenants’ rents. I would help landlords access upgrade grants and advocate for funding conditions preventing retrofit costs from being passed to tenants, so climate improvements protect affordability while reducing emissions.
S10 · Competence & accountability · all candidates ↗
Within two years, I will bring forward proposals addressing affordable housing, transit reliability, crisis response, youth employment and seniors’ relief, with costs and funding options. I will publicly track every campaign commitment, showing actions taken, Council decisions, funding secured and results, and explain delays and next steps.
S11 · Collaboration · all candidates ↗
On a condo board, rising service costs put pressure on maintenance fees. I helped the board find alternatives by reviewing expenses, securing paid advertising revenue and negotiating vendor partnerships that reduced internet and phone costs. Together, we reduced the proposed increase while protecting building services.
S12 · Changing your mind · all candidates ↗
I initially focused on getting more housing built faster. Learning about local industries, including film production, showed me why balance matters. I now favour accelerating affordable housing through non-profit partnerships while protecting the workplaces and jobs our community depends on.
S13 · Coalition building · all candidates ↗
I would build relationships before asking for votes, listen to councillors’ concerns and show where Ward 14’s needs overlap with theirs. I would work with staff on evidence, costs and funding, seek co-sponsors and negotiate practical changes so councillors have a clear reason to support a motion.
S14 · Working with opponents · all candidates ↗
I would focus on residents’ needs, find shared goals and bring practical solutions supported by evidence. I would build relationships and negotiate respectfully while being clear about disagreements. If their decisions harm our community, I would speak up, build support and keep working toward a better outcome.
S15 · Advocacy · all candidates ↗
I would identify what is blocking agreement, explore alternatives and build support among councillors and community partners. If needed, I would bring a motion to Council or organize public advocacy. I would keep residents informed and remain open to renewed talks without compromising safety, fairness or accountability.
S16 · Communication · all candidates ↗
I would hold quarterly town halls, online and in person, with additional sessions in seniors’ residences and accessible community locations. Newsletters, website updates and quarterly progress reports would explain my votes, track commitments and results, and give residents ways to ask questions even when they cannot attend.
S17 · Decision-making · all candidates ↗
I would follow the evidence, while listening carefully to residents and checking whether their experiences reveal something the data missed. The loudest voices should not outweigh everyone else. I would explain my decision, acknowledge concerns and show how it serves safety, fairness and the wider community.
S18 · Handling mistakes · all candidates ↗
On a condo board, I supported a vendor based too heavily on a low introductory price. Later increases made it more expensive than the alternative. I learned to assess the full contract cost, service quality, reviews and pricing stability rather than focusing on first-year savings.
S19 · Managing competing interests · all candidates ↗
The public interest comes first. I would listen to all sides and assess housing affordability, tenant protections, local jobs, safety and environmental impacts. Residents’ well-being would guide my decision, including people who are less often heard. I would explain the trade-offs and who benefits from the outcome.
S20 · Leadership temperament · all candidates ↗
I would walk away if an agreement required dishonesty, compromised safety or unfairly harmed residents. I would also reject commitments the City could not responsibly deliver. I am willing to compromise, but any agreement must serve the public interest. I would explain my decision and seek a better alternative.
GO DEEPER · POLICY & PRIORITIES · What will you do?
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GO DEEPER · LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION · How will you get it done?
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