My platform consists of 7 items that I find highly important. Public Transit, Bike Lanes, Parks and dog areas, Green Initiatives, Housing, Local Businesses and Safety. These are all important but improving the safety in this city would be at the top of my priorities. We can not hear about a shooting or stabbing every single day of the week.

We need to build inventory. I plan to advocate and work with building departments to ease basement apartment conversions and improve alternative housing options such as laneway and garden suites. We should also fix the backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board, investors and home owners are scared to put their house or apartment in the market because they are afraid that they will have no recourse if they get a bad tenant. Rent increases should be capped and resources to subsidize housing should be allocated to people that need it.

Mandatory recycling programs for businesses and condo buildings, etc. Did you know that a large majority of businesses, including restaurants and condo buildings, do not recycle because it’s more expensive for them than to just mix recycling with garbage? Improve the design of new installed garbage/recycling/compost public bins. Tree planting programs.

I would make sure that the word budget and accountability have meaning. Governments are notorious for going over budget (A lot of times on purpose) This should not be acceptable by taxpayers.

Invest in communities and community organizations that create opportunities for young people.  Work with various city departments in order to put an end to violence in this city, especially gun violence. I would shift resources and emphasis to drug rehabilitation instead of programs such as safe injection sites. 

Continuing expansion and increased service for transit riders in Toronto, while keeping on budget.  We are a growing city and the future is in transit. If we want to be a leading city, we need to look at London and NYC and we ought to build our transit infrastructure. I fully support well planned out designated bike lanes. We need to plan out more bike lanes strategically to help alleviate traffic congestion

1. FOOD AND SHELTER: We must cut from all budgets until BASIC NEEDS are met. This puts us in a better negotiating position with the Province, and with the Feds, who should PRINT MONEY FOR BASIC NEEDS (eg: UBI). 2. WORK WITH THE PROVINCE TO END VACANCY DECONTROL: The old tenant pays the new rent. 3. AGGRESSIVE VACANCY TAX: double it monthly! 4. IMMEDIATE FOOD AND SHELTER SUBSIDIES: universal and indexed to local prices.

1. GIVE KHALEEL THE KEY TO THE CITY 2. SHELTER SUBSIDIES as already proposed by Wong-Tam for the unhoused. 3. END VACANCY DECONTROL so there's less perverse incentive to evict. 4. AGGRESSIVE VACANCY TAX: double it monthly till vacancies are near-zero. 5. REGULATE CORPORATE LANDORDS: take a look at what they're dong in Berlin right now! 6. BAN MASS EVICTIONS & ARBITRARY RELOCATIONS 7. DESIGNATE RECOMENDED CAMPSITES 8. TAX 2nd & 3rd HOMES 9. REPEAL THE NO-CAMPING BYLAW 10. DAILY HOUSING CRISIS MEETING 11. ADOPT SHJN'S WINTER PLAN

1. MAKE TRANSIT FREE AT POINT-OF-USE 2. SUBSIDIZE BIKES 3. EXPAND SUBWAYS "require new construction projects to incorporate some type of life sustaining green roof. ... Increase city services including garbage collection & snow removal. Democratically elected community boards should review proposed developments. Cancel Highway 413, stop urban sprawl, & build high-density housing. Our notion of a Municipal Green New Deal puts the interests of the working class first. Enact public control over resources, fully respecting Indigenous peoples."

1. MAKE TRANSIT FREE AT POINT OF USE 2. END PRESTO 3. NO FARE INSPECTORS (AUTHORITARIANS) 4. SUBSIDIZE BIKES 5. EXPAND SUBWAYS 6. MORE BIKE LANES Adam is endorsed by the Toronto e-scooter network: Increasing electric micro-mobility use in Toronto will help reduce carbon emissions, help Toronto meet its climate goals, and reduce traffic and car use. Legalize the use of e-scooters in the City of Toronto based on rules in other major Canadian cities including sensible safety measures.

1. DEFUND THE POLICE BY 50%: FOCUS ON VIOLENT CRIME! 2. AGGRESSIVE VACANCY TAX: Double it monthly! 3. Defer or Cut Taxes and Fees for Small Businesses and Primary Residence Homeowners. 4. Tax Big Business and Banks! 5. Freeze on property tax for personal property. 6. 30% tax annually on investment properties. This does not include individuals renting out portions of their primary/personal residence -- or a tax that increases with each additional property. 7. Tax private schools. 8. Food waste tax.

RADICAL POLICE REFORM: 1. DEFUND THE POLICE BY 50% -- If Ford can cut council in half, we can cut the cops in half! 2. SPEND MORE THAN HALF ON VIOLENT CRIME! 3. GIVE THE POLICE DEMOCRACY AT WORK (See: Richard Wolff) 4. TEST OFFICERS FOR CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION 5. MONTHLY RANKED BALLOTS FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE POLICE BUDGET 6. DECENTRALIZE POLICE TRAINING SO COPS DON'T DEVELOP A MONOCULTURE 7. NO COPS IN SCHOOLS Look up "What I Told The Cops" on my blog for detailed reforms I suggested after being arrested at "Lamport 2".

We need to invest in more community-based policing that is reflective of the people and communities they serve. We need to have more body cameras on officers to capture police interactions & better reporting methods and accountability when police get it wrong. We need more racial bias training to help repair the broken relationship between law enforcement and people of colour. We need better partnerships between mental health experts and law enforcement officers (to help de-escalate situations and save lives).

We need to ensure our roads are in good condition, free of large pots holes that cause motor vehicles and cyclists to swerve (increasing the risk of collision and injury to both). We need to implement more contra-flow bike lanes that leverage our one-way streets. We need to revisit our traffic light cadence to improve positive traffic flow. We also need to consider wider sidewalks to help people pass by each other safely. We also need to invest in more X-crossing signs to encourage safe street crossing and discourage unsafe jaywalking.

My top priority as City Councillor would be housing affordability. To help improve housing affordability, we need to develop more housing that is deemed affordable/ deeply affordable. We also need to make zoning less restrictive to help add more density, safely. I would also look to eliminate the many barriers that prevent laneway housing from being developed and explored. As councillor, I would also begin holding investors accountable for the 20,000 + homes that currently sit vacant, making this city less affordable due to less supply.

We need to explore the option of leasing City-owned land for mixed-income, mixed-use development where half of the new residential units developed will be deemed "affordable" by the City’s definition (80% or less of average market rent) and deeply affordable (40% or less of the average market rent). When we think of adding density to an area ( i.e rooming housing), we can only consider this if done legally and safely. We cannot continue to allow illegal rooming housing to take place which puts renters and their neighbours at risk.

I will work to protect our environment by making the city more conducive to year-round active transportation. I will work to better manage our wastewater system and protect our lakes from pollution. I will find ways to leverage more recycled materials when developing city infrastructure and housing. I will also work to increase the city's tree canopy up from 21 % to 40%. I believe it is imperative that we add more trees to our city to help combat erosion, absorb water, and manage the temperatures of our neighborhoods.

Cleaner, Safer, More Efficient. Creating a cleaner, safer, and more efficient city is my top priority. It starts with listening to residents and businesses and ensuring our core City services such as, parks, waste, bylaw enforcement, safety, and transportation, are held accountable to you. Jobs, Access, Growth. Ensure retail vitality and thriving business. Work with businesses, the community, and the City to grow commercial and retail viability to ensure there are jobs down the street and around the corner.

Sustainable, Practical, Enjoyable. Invest in our neighbourhoods. Promote sustainable development and affordable housing. Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods that need protection and growth so that everyone can keep enjoying this vibrant city. Through the HousingTO Action Plan, we need to find innovative and sustainable housing solutions that will generate an ongoing inventory of housing options, from rental apartments to houses. The City will need to work collaboratively will all levels of Government to make this happen.

Balance, Access, Responsible. The TransformTO Net Zero Strategy must be balanced with creating a cleaner, safer, and efficient city with job growth. Residents should have awareness and access to the many City programs promoting sustainability, including waste and energy reduction. The City must lead by example in delivering on our climate action goals starting with our City services. From reducing TTC bus fleet emissions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the food the City procures, leading by example is important for all residents.

Balance, Renew, Reduce. It’s about finding balance on our roads. The City’s vision is to provide a safe, efficient, and effective transportation system. Let’s make sure this happens by renewing and balancing our roads, bike lanes and the TTC. The City is part of an important safety initiative aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries to zero. The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan addresses safety for users of our transportation system, pedestrians, school children, older adults, and cyclists. Ongoing support from City Council is imperative.

Accountable, Sensible, Transparent. The City needs to be accountable, sensible, and transparent. We must prioritize accountable financial management, balanced budgets, and sensible taxes. All the while monitoring our financial resource allocation, so we continue to maintain and enhance the quality and diversity of our City services.

This is part of creating a cleaner, safer, and more efficient city. Working together with our City services to build trust and confidence in our Police services.

My top priority is to protect the marginalized and vulnerable. We do this by fighting climate change, addressing affordability & livability. I would ensure we have solid plans to execute on Toronto's goal of going net zero by 2040. I would address affordability by enhancing food supports & fighting for deeply affordable & supportive housing. I would address livability by ensuring our outdoor areas have all the amenities needed to support those who are outside & ensuring roads are safe for 8-80 year olds via safe bike lanes & Vision Zero design.

If Toronto wants to grow equitably, we need to acknowledge housing is a fundamental human right. That means city council must focus on building homes that are: Affordable – the cost of housing still leaves households money for food and other essentials Habitable – a safe, secure and healthy environment Accessible – to people of all ages and all abilities to live with dignity Secure – protecting residents from arbitrary eviction Walkable- Served by public infrastructure and close to employment, education and services

CLIMATE ACTION: Achieve Toronto’s 2025, 2030 & 2040 climate targets by fully funding Toronto’s climate strategy and accelerating investments in affordable housing, transit & green jobs. CLIMATE RESILIENCE: Implement strategies to achieve Toronto’s climate resilience goals. Support communities to prepare and respond to impacts of climate change, ie. heatwaves & flooding. WASTE & CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Take action towards making Toronto a zero waste city by reducing disposables. Shift Toronto towards reusable & build a local circular economy.

Public transit is a right. Council must ensure that transit is fully accessible, frequent, dignified and affordable. We must fix the transit funding model and win stable transit operations funding from all levels of government. We must also electrify all transit as soon as possible to maximize public transit as a climate solution. We must also rebuild roads to make them safe for 8-80 year olds, adding safe bike lanes and making roads safe by design using Vision Zero principles.

We must effectively price city services to address their carbon impact. This means increasing rates for car parking, and using that funding to create infrastructure to support Electrified Public Transit, Electric Vehicles, E-bikes and bicycles. This shift will create green jobs and help us fight climate change with the funding required to actually hit our net zero targets.

We should find more effective alternatives where feasible to a police response. Mental Health teams can be called upon to respond to emergency mental health calls, for example. We should also ensure that traffic enforcement officers are focused on enforcement that actually saves lives. We should challenge how many police officers are required for street festivals, and look for alternatives to police for services like monitoring construction sites.

Clear, responsive, and attentive communication with residents. Especially in the larger wards, it is easy for residents to feel unheard, and I am committed to communication that is proactive, regular, and informative. It also means in-person site visits and timely follow-up.

City Council must treat housing affordability and homelessness as the crisis it is, and make it easier to build a wide range of new housing to meet the growing needs. This includes legalizing rooming houses to increase access and safety, as-of-right zoning for mid-rise and secondary suites, and deeply affordable units being built on city land across the city.

The City must adequately fund the TransformTO plan, a highly ambitious plan to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto to net zero by 2040. To do this we must tackle emissions in 2 areas, housing, and transportation. The City should lead with deep retrofits on all our housing stock, better enforce existing green standards, and expedite strategies to divert single-person car use through transit, bike, and walking infrastructure.

In order to enhance safety and make it more efficient to get around, we need to get more people out of cars. Toronto has a goal that 75% of trips of 5km and under be made by transit, walking, or biking and to do that, we need to make it easier, more efficient, and safer to do those things. Wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and priority bus ad streetcar routes are all easy ways to slow car traffic, reduce emissions and facilitate transportation in Toronto

The financial challenges the City is facing cannot be solved only by property tax increases. Last year the city approved the largest property tax increase in over a decade & we are still facing over a billion dollars in budget pressures. If the provincial & federal governments do not fill that gap, the money will come out of our already overburdened capital budget. I would advocate for a variety of revenue tools to support service delivery while maintaining affordability.

To increase safety we should be investing in the root causes of crime & working towards a preventative model of safety rather than a reactive, punitive model. Despite crime rates going down overall, residents are still reporting feeling unsafe. Police Services acknowledge hat they do not have the solutions for some of the more complex challenges communities are facing, and the ongoing discrimination of Black and Indigenous people has led many not to trust the police. Investments in Health Care & housing would have a greater impact on safety.

15 minute neighbourhoods with complete streets and vibrant local retail. Liveable, prosperous 15 minute neighbourhoods are key to climate action, housing and how we get around. I would tie the City’s financial budget to a binding carbon budget consistent with TransformTO. Both the financial budget and the carbon budget force necessary choices. I would invite the public to be part of these choices, e.g. through a conversation platform such as Polis. The City needs a climate lens on all decisions, including land use & procurement.

Grow in and up, not out; Missing middle infill as of right; No wasteful parking minimums; Allow modular homes, tiny homes, basement apt, garden suites, multiplexes; Legalize rooming houses; Inclusionary mixed-income zoning; Expand housing benefits; Community benefit agreements for local jobs / skills; Revolving loan fund to build non-profit housing; Regulate short term rentals; Tax vacant homes/ speculators; Protect tenants with maintenance standards; Explore social impact bonds to fund supportive housing; Ask for provincial /federal funding

Tell Toronto Hydro to implement TransformTO; Strengthen Green Standards; Expand HELP for efficiency retrofits, E-bikes; Infill housing as of right; 15 minute neighbourhoods so people can live well without cars; Reduce floods & fund stormwater control by fee on hard surfaces; Reduce heat stress with trees, green space, green/blue roofs; Put solar on city buildings/ parking; Stop new gas hookups; Ban single use plastics; Support green economy hubs for business; Support training for green skilled trades; Expand district heating/ cooling

Put people before cars; Widen crowded sidewalks; Make winter safer for women /seniors by swiftly ploughing sidewalks; Improve transit: Increase service, Electric buses, Support the TTC while ridership recovers, Expand Fair Pass TTC discounts, Free TTC for high school students; Curb speeding and save lives with Vision Zero roads; Build bus and bike lanes; Protected cycle tracks so kids can bike to school; Increase access to bikes & e-bikes, e.g. bike hubs, BikeShare, HELP loans; Increase EV charging; Electrify city fleet

Keeping property taxes low means letting services and infrastructure run down and eroding our emergency fund. A city that works must raise the money it needs instead of begging for unreliable short-term handouts from other governments. As City staff recommend, Toronto should ask for authority to levy a 1% sales tax and income tax, but should also use its existing powers, e.g. restore vehicle registration tax; increase parking fees and land transfer tax on high-priced real estate; introduce road tolls and an alcohol tax.

There are better alternatives than armed police for mental health and addiction. We’ll save money and lives by turning first to prevention, to crisis response health teams and to jobs and housing. Let’s work with the federal government to decriminalize drugs. Let’s ask the province to properly fund mental health and supportive housing. Let’s protect youth mental health through community mental health hubs plus climate action, access to nature and healthy food. And let’s treat all people with respect.