Mostafa Zandkarimi

The Mayor and City Council

Getting affordable homes occupied would be my first priority. Each funded City housing project would have a named official reporting progress toward its target occupancy date. I would publish costs and explanations for delays. I founded and edit Midah, and compiled research on 83 Toronto issues. That work requires source checking and organization. I would use those habits to question delays and revise plans when the evidence shows they are failing.

Housing

I would protect existing affordable rentals through eviction prevention and nonprofit purchases, and make City housing funding conditional on enforceable affordability. Projects on public land would have published funding status and target occupancy dates. Supportive housing would need funded care agreements with Ontario. I would report how many homes are occupied and whether people remain housed after a year, so Council can redirect funding when delivery fails.

Cost of Living

My immediate affordability priority would be helping eligible residents receive the existing Fair Pass transit discount. I would fund application and renewal help through community agencies and City service counters, including help by phone. Staff would report application times and discount interruptions at renewal. The first budget would identify the recurring cost and how it would be paid.

Safety in Public Spaces

City funding would pay for repairs at locations residents identify as unsafe where poor lighting or blocked sightlines increase risk. People in a mental health crisis who consent would receive help through the Toronto Community Crisis Service. Immediate danger would require an emergency response through 911. Council would review response times and residents' reported safety at each location before expanding the work.

Getting Around the City

Coordinating roadwork would be my first step. I would require City projects and utilities to share closure schedules and maintain safe routes around construction for people walking or cycling. Bus priority on heavily used routes would need any required approvals and published travel times for passengers and nearby traffic. Repair plans would protect accessible crossings and emergency access. Council would receive corridor results before approving wider changes.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

People reporting hate should receive a named contact who helps them reach appropriate support. I would fund that help through community agencies, with interpretation and referrals for legal advice. People who want to report a suspected crime would receive help contacting police. City staff would have clear duties for responding to harassment in municipal spaces. Public reporting would track response times without identifying victims. Lawful expression would remain protected.