Toronto’s affordable housing is strained, and we need to keep up with repairs and add new units. Inclusionary zoning is a start, but we need more freedom to build the housing Toronto needs.
Improving the Woodbine Cycle Track
The Woodbine Cycle Track has been a valuable addition to cycling infrastructure, but is riddled with design flaws that are causing confusion and unsafe conditions. I have written a comprehensive report outlining the flaws with full solutions.
Retail Parking on Queen St.
Parking on Queen has been an issue for a long time, and after doing an audit of street parking for the Beach Village BIA years ago I have identified areas where more parking can be added.
Child Care
There is a serious lack of available affordable child care in our city. As the father of a toddler about to enter daycare I know the frustration of being on a waiting list since before my son was born. As councillor I will push for more funding for public and non-profit daycare.
Kingston Rd United Church Debate
See all my responses to the questions at the debate: And for the full coverage see here.
Changing the wards
I filed my nomination to run for council a mere 2 hours before Ford made his first surprise announcement about changing the wards. I speak elsewhere on the site about the folly of this move, even if one forgets there is a lawsuit in the works, the main problem for Toronto will be getting enough attention from councillors with double … Read More