Ward 10 Spadina—Fort York
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Wants to get unhoused people into homes, starting with the outreach that puts them in line for one, repair vacant social housing units that sit empty while people wait years, and expand the rent subsidy that helps people afford a place now. Would also put forward motions to lower costs for first-time home buyers.
“Repair the vacant social housing units sitting empty while people wait years”
Wants Auditor General recommendations turned into measurable savings, residents to actually receive the rebates they already qualify for, and shorter permit delays for small businesses. Her platform notes that 163 of 227 high-priority Auditor General recommendations have been outstanding for five years or more.
“Turn Auditor General recommendations into measurable savings and results”
Would expand awareness and capacity of the City's existing non-police crisis response service and offer lower-cost counselling through a public-private partnership. Also wants trees and playgrounds inspected on a schedule so problems are caught early.
“Expand awareness and capacity of the existing non-police crisis response service”
City services and public space: would build one place to search every City rebate, permit and program residents qualify for, with alerts when applications open, office staff dedicated to following requests through, and a free monthly community event. Also wants sidewalks repaired year-round, more free tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, and upgraded off-leash dog parks.
“Search one place to find every city rebate, permit and program you qualify for”