Candidate for Mayor

Alton Frederick

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Issue answers

The Mayor and City Council

What's the most important thing you'd act on as Mayor, and what experience or strengths would help you make it happen?

My top priority as Mayor of Toronto would be making our city more affordable for working families, seniors, students, and low- and middle-income earners. I will work to increase affordable housing, reduce unnecessary construction costs and delays, improve public transit, and introduce a Kids Ride Free program for children aged 1–16. My strengths are my commitment to listening to residents, finding practical solutions, and working collaboratively with all levels of government. Every Toronto resident deserves a safe & affordable place to live.

Housing

Housing costs weigh on Torontonians whether they rent or own, access to subsidized housing is limited, and a growing number of people have no home at all. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to help people find and keep a secure place to live?

My priority on Toronto's city council is making housing more affordable for working families, low and middle-income earners, seniors, and young people. I will work with provincial and federal governments to increase affordable housing, reduce construction costs and delays, protect renters, encourage responsible development, and use city land for affordable housing. As mayor, I will seek measures to cap rent increases and ensure taxpayers' money is spent wisely. Toronto should be an affordable city, not one where residents struggle to survive

Cost of Living

The cost of daily life keeps climbing — housing, transit fares, city fees, etc. What is one thing you would prioritize on the next City Council to make Toronto more affordable, soon enough to matter to residents?

We will help families save money and students travel affordably by introducing a Kids Ride Free program for children aged 1–16. We will invest in transit, add more buses during rush hours to reduce wait times, and prioritize streetcars at traffic lights. No vehicles will be allowed in transit right-of-way lanes during rush hour, with enforcement starting as soon as possible. Such measures & more will reduce transportation costs and ease the cost of living for Toronto families

Safety in Public Spaces

Some Torontonians don't feel safe in parks, on transit, or on certain streets, even where reported crime is low. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to help people be and feel safe in the city's public spaces?

We shall increase police presence across neighborhoods and commercial corridors to detect disruptive behaviors, conduct targeted operations, and work with local public safety and outreach teams to address crime trends, nightlife zones, and large events. We shall establish structured security perimeters and deploy Transit special constables across all Transit lines to enforce laws. Transit enforcement officers and police will work closely to ensure safety on Transit premises. At major events, police will be stationed at every entrance.

Getting Around the City

Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?

It’s necessary to remove bike lanes on the major streets like Bloor, this will help with traffic. I will bring a kids ride free program where children from 1-16 years will be able to ride transit for free. We will invest more in our transit system to get people around the city safe and affordable. During rush hours we will put more buses to decrease wait times and as a mayor. I will give green light first to streetcars before changing so that they can keep moving. No vehicle will be allowed on transit right of way during rush hour.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Many Torontonians are concerned about hateful and hostile behaviour, which can disproportionately affect newcomers and members of racialized, marginalized, and equity-deserving communities. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to respond and keep Toronto safe and welcoming for everyone?

We shall pass a bylaw promoting zero tolerance for hate & harassment. Racial, religious, gender-based, homophobic, or hate-motivated harassment will be taken seriously. We will support vulnerable people through mental health programs, housing, and outreach services so that those experiencing homelessness or crisis receive help rather than relying on transit as shelter. We will partner with police, schools, community organizations, and affected communities to develop prevention programs and address domestic violence, which is rampant in our city

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