Alice Li

The Mayor and City Council

TTC. We need a City Councillor who truly cares about public transit, while bringing technical expertise. My nine years of experience with the TTC have given me unique insight into both the rider and worker perspectives. Transit should be reliable, affordable, safe, and accessible for everyone. As a CPA, CA, I would bring my background in accounting and audit to manage the City's budget and improve transit for all.

Housing

Housing is a human right. I know firsthand that housing is one of the biggest expenses for many Torontonians, myself included. Too many people are only one missed rent payment away from losing their home. On City Council, I would prioritize increasing the supply of housing, protecting existing affordable and rental housing, and investing in permanent housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness. I would also prioritize the quality and safety of housing.

Cost of Living

We can all relate to skipping meals to save money, myself included. Too many residents are being priced out of this city. Many transit riders depend on the TTC to get to work and earn a living, and cannot afford a car. I will champion TTC fare capping to make daily transportation more affordable for the people who rely on it most.

Safety in Public Spaces

A year ago, I experienced an unprovoked assault at Bloor-Yonge and suffered a spinal disc herniation. With Toronto in a housing crisis, many people are experiencing homelessness, hunger, or mental health crises and need professional support. It reinforced for me how important it is to have the right resources in the right places. We need to invest in crisis response, Streets to Homes, supportive housing, social services, and dedicated staff. Everyone deserves to be safe and feel safe.

Getting Around the City

Toronto’s population is growing, while the amount of space on our roads is limited. A TTC bus or streetcar can move far more people using the same road space than single-occupancy cars. By improving the TTC, we can make transit a more reliable and attractive option while reducing reliance on cars. Continue investing in traffic agents and smart signals. We need to work together to share our roads, with everyone's safety as a priority.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Throughout my nine years working at the TTC and meeting millions of people from across Toronto, I’ve seen that we have far more in common than what divides us. Something as simple as live music can become a universal language that creates a sense of belonging. That’s why I believe investing in arts and culture can help build a more connected city. As an immigrant and racialized woman, I’m committed to keeping Toronto safe, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. Councillors should lead by example and be trailblazers for unity.