I conceded the election a few hours ago and wished Councillor Stintz well in her next term.  Thank you so much for your support Ward 16. Thanks to those that assisted in all those small tasks that became such a big help.  To those I knew and now know better and those that I met along the way, I am truly grateful.  I waited until my 30th birthday to join the race in Ward 16 and am not entirely disappointed with a third place finish.   I am looking forward to the political challenges in the years to come and have relished all the challenges this election had to offer.   Congrats to my opponents Karen, Terry and Roy. All of you have been classy professionals. 

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TGC All Candidates Meeting The Toronto Green Community will be holding an All Candidates Meeting on local environmental issues in the North Toronto community on Thursday, October 14.

Date: Thursday, October 14
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
200 Eglinton Avenue West (2 lights west of Yong Street)

We have invited all City Council candidates in Wards 16 (Eglinton-Lawrence), 22 (St. Paul’s), and 26 (Don Valley West) to participate.

*Catherine Porter from the Toronto Star will be the moderator for the event.

CANDIDATES FOR WARD 16: Michael Coll, Roy Macdonald, Terry Mills, Karen Stintz   CANDIDATES FOR WARD 22: William Molls, Chris Sellors, Josh Matlow, Elizabeth Cook   CANDIDATES FOR WARD 26: Tanvir Ahmed, Jon Burnside, Mohammed Dhanani, Shaukat Malik, Salim Nawab Khan, Yunus Pandor, John Parker

The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend!

 Light refreshments will be served.

Email outreach@torontogreen.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 416-781-7663 for more information!

I find it interesting to see how important this topic has escalated throughout the election. World class cities have world class transit systems and I get that. What I do not understand is how candidates can propose something that they have so little control over.  The Metrolinx plan has been approved by the last council. It is a $50,000,000,000 plan.  It is one the "new council" must consider carefully, before choosing a course of action. The funding for this transit system is also in question.  The provincial government has extended there commitment beyond the original time frame.  There is also the question of whether the Provincial Conservatives will continue the plan, if they form the next government in Ontario.  The city cannot afford to do both the Metrolinx plan and build subways.  This is unless you plan on privatizing part or all of these LRT/Subway lines. I am not in favour of this method, but perhaps that should be the real question to these candidates.

If the interest among residents is personal, they can rest assured that all four candidates in Ward 16 have expressed they're interest- in the chosen mode of transportation to be below ground on Eglinton Ave. West and a commitment to making the TTC a cleaner, more efficient service. Both front-running mayoral candidates have proposed free transit for seniors during the weekday. If approved this will reduce the occupancy load on the Yonge subway line during rush hours as well.

Four months into the campaign and we are at 90% of our fund raising target.  The phones have not stopped after the televised debate on Tuesday and an army of volunteers is distributing flyers throughout the community, giving me an opportunity to meet more of you personally.  I have been knocking on doors since July and I realize that Ward 16 contains some of the warmest caring individuals I have ever met.  I have never been more dedicated to getting you the representation you deserve.  Please keep the calls and emails coming,  small donations are 75% redeemable and key to finishing what we started.  Lets protect small business, lets protect your taxpayer dollars and lets begin to protect this community from irresponsible development.

Michael