Councillor Matlow's City Hall & Community Update: February 2025
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Important update on Toronto's school pools
For many years, I've worked closely with parents, students, dedicated residents, parent-led groups such as Let's Make Waves, and friends such as former mayor David Crombie to protect Toronto's school pools from closure.
I am delighted to announce that the City of Toronto and Toronto District School Board have finally reached a 5-year funding agreement.
Our city's school pools are deeply valued by our communities. They support our childrens' education, assist in teaching life-saving skills, contribute to recreational opportunities and our quality of life- for youth to seniors, and everyone in between.
This agreement will come to the City of Toronto's Community Development and Recreation Committee on April 24th and then to Council on May 8th for a decision.
If you would like to make an oral or written deputation to committee, please click here to learn how. To learn more about the agreement, please click here. We have been successful thus far in keeping our school pools open, but its more important than ever that your voice continues to be heard.
Thank you to everyone of you who have been part of this important campaign.
Sincerely,
Josh
Josh Matlow
Toronto City Councillor
Ward 22-St.Paul's
www.joshmatlow.ca
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