Saving Affordable Grocers in Davisville

Streetscape Improvements Coming to Oakwood Village

I am happy to announce that City Council has approved my motion to invest in beautiful streetscape and public realm improvements in the Oakwood Village BIA. A portion of the funding will go towards custom branding and pole wraps in the BIA catchment area. The majority will support enhancing additional streetscape and public realm projects at the Oakwood and Vaughan intersection, including improvements to the island with the palm tree. This initiative will help beautify the Oakwood-Vaughan neighbourhood and help strengthen the Oakwood Village BIA as a vibrant and welcoming destination to dine and shop.

Planning for a Safer Merton Street

I am pleased to announce that Council has approved my motion to move forward with a plan for streetscape improvements along Merton Street, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. Residents have raised concerns about narrow sidewalks, limited sightlines, unsafe mid-block crossings, and a need for better wayfinding, all made worse by concentrated construction activity in the area. Transportation Services will consult with the Merton Street community and report back in 2027 with improvements that can be delivered through quick-build installations, capital projects, and future development applications.

City Charter – Empowering Toronto’s Future

Toronto is Canada's largest city, yet it lacks the autonomy to govern its own municipal affairs without constant overreach from Doug Ford’s provincial government. I have been advocating for a City Charter - a legal framework that would give Toronto the authority to make its own decisions on critical issues like housing, transit, and budgeting without constant provincial interference. This is a necessary one for strengthening democracy, transparency, and accountability. While a Charter requires provincial cooperation, laying the groundwork now will help build the case for a more empowered and responsive city government. That’s why I moved a motion in Council to start the work on a new arrangement with senior levels of government that ensures we have the independence necessary for 21st century cities to thrive and achieve results for residents.

This working group has now reported back with recommendations for a public participation process on Charter stewardship. You can read the full report here.