Mary Fragedakis

The Mayor and City Council

My priority would be making City Hall work better for people and getting the basics right. I would push for clear service standards so residents know what to expect from the City and when, whether it’s fixing a pothole, maintaining a park or responding to a service request. I spent eight years on City Council and the past eight working directly with businesses, neighbourhoods and community organizations. I know how to turn good ideas into results and am ready to deliver from day one.

Housing

Toronto needs more housing of all kinds, including affordable and supportive housing. We need to make it easier and faster to build while ensuring growth creates strong, livable neighbourhoods. We also need to help people stay housed and move people experiencing homelessness into appropriate housing, with the mental health, addiction and other supports they need.

Cost of Living

City Hall needs to focus on affordability and value for the taxes and fees residents already pay. One thing I would prioritize is improving TTC reliability so people get better service without making everyday transportation more expensive. We also need well-maintained roads and parks, clean streets, dependable garbage and snow removal, more housing and strong local main streets so Toronto remains a city where people can afford to live, work and raise a family.

Safety in Public Spaces

Everyone should feel safe using our streets, parks and transit. That means addressing crime and disorder, but also investing in better lighting, clean and well-maintained public spaces, responsive policing and community safety measures. We also need better mental health, addiction and housing supports so our transit system and public spaces are safe and welcoming for everyone.

Getting Around the City

My priority is making it easier and more reliable to get around Toronto, however you travel. I would push for much better coordination of construction and road work so we stop unnecessarily closing multiple routes in the same area at the same time. We also need a TTC people can depend on, safer streets and intersections, and practical improvements for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Toronto cannot function when people spend too much of their day stuck in traffic or waiting for transit.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Toronto’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and everyone should feel safe and welcome in their community. There is no place for hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or discrimination in our city. I would support strong enforcement when laws are broken, work closely with affected communities, and invest in programs and public spaces that bring people together rather than divide us.