Ian Cunningham

The Mayor and City Council

My priority will be addressing the mental health, addiction, and public safety challenges affecting communities across Ward 10. Too many people are suffering without the support they need, while residents are increasingly concerned about safety, cleanliness, and disorder in public spaces. We need more 24/7 care for people in crisis, expanded supportive housing, and dedicated case workers who can help individuals navigate services. At the same time, we need clean, safe, and accessible sidewalks, with zero tolerance for violence and drug dealing

Housing

The housing crisis is a highly visible issue in Spadina-Fort York. While there is no one size fits all solution, I support more multi-unit family housing where opportunities exist while maintaining cultural and historic integrity of the neighborhood. Partnering with other levels of government to create more social housing through strategic targeted investments with measurable outcomes and accountability. Finally, protecting renters to ensure that evictions are only executed due to legitimate claims and not for reasons related to financial gain.

Cost of Living

We need to speed up housing approvals and remove unnecessary delays that add costs and slow construction. I support increasing the supply of rental, affordable, supportive, and family-sized housing, while expanding housing options. New homes should be prioritized near transit, major streets, and City-owned land, while existing affordable rental housing must be protected from loss and fraudulent evictions. We also need to create more pathways into homeownership for the next generation of Torontonians.

Safety in Public Spaces

Residents should never have to choose between compassionate care and safe communities. I support community policing and expanded crisis response teams that pair mental health professionals with law enforcement. While enforcement is important, lasting improvements require addressing the root causes of crime through better mental health supports, addiction treatment, housing stability, and early intervention.

Getting Around the City

Road maintenance is an essential service, but City Hall can do a better job coordinating utility work, transit construction, watermain repairs, events, and other major projects before roads are dug up. We also need a TTC that is reliable, frequent, and easy to use. Modernized transit signal priority, better intersection management, and faster delivery of transit improvements will help make transit a more attractive option for residents, reducing pressure on our roads and improving mobility for everyone.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

We cannot allow hate to shape how people experience our city. Toronto's strength comes from people of different backgrounds living, working, and building a future together. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood and treated with dignity and respect. I will support efforts to combat hate and discrimination, strengthen community relationships, and ensure that all residents feel welcome in our public spaces and civic institutions.