Curran Stikuts

The Mayor and City Council

My priority is making our parks, streets and neighbourhoods safe, welcoming and cared for. That means better maintenance and programming, alongside housing and support for people in crisis and action on violence and trafficking. I bring more than 15 years of experience in Toronto Centre, working in housing co-ops, community services and advocacy. I know how to bring residents, small businesses and governments together to solve problems and turn budgets into services that improve daily life.

Housing

Everyone deserves a safe home and the chance to build a life here. I will push for more affordable homes, including housing with on-site support. The City should help nonprofits buy rental buildings and turn unsold condos into affordable housing, and allow sixplexes citywide. I will fight to double the Rent Bank, help tenants facing eviction and make landlords fix unsafe buildings. We also need safer shelters and 24/7 spaces where people can come indoors while we help them find permanent homes.

Cost of Living

People should be able to get around and enjoy their city without stretching an already tight budget. I support a weekly TTC fare cap of ten paid rides, including for post-secondary students, with no upfront pass purchase. I would also expand free recreation programs and add spaces so more people can swim, play sports and stay active. I would push to fund these changes in the next City budget so residents see savings quickly.

Safety in Public Spaces

The things we need to do to help people get stable also help everyone feel safe walking home, taking transit or spending time in a park. I willexpand crisis teams and focus police resources on violence, threats and trafficking, with more neighbourhood officers on foot and bike. More supportive housing and 24/7 respite spaces must be part of that response, alongside better lighting, regular cleaning, community programming and visible TTC staff.

Getting Around the City

Getting around should be safe and reliable. I would push for buses and streetcars at least every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., with shorter waits on busy routes and traffic signals that give transit priority. I would close local gaps in bike lanes and increase Bike Share funding so bikes and docks are available where needed. Better construction coordination, limits on prolonged lane closures and faster road and sidewalk repairs would help everyone get where they need to go.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

I spent a decade at The 519 supporting communities facing discrimination and advocating against hate. I know how deeply harassment can affect someone's sense of safety and belonging. I would prioritize funding community organizations that support people targeted by hate, making it easier to report incidents and get help, and ensuring threats and violence receive a serious response. City services and public spaces must be welcoming, with staff trained to recognize discrimination and intervene.