Candidate for City Councillor

Willie Reodica

Ward 21 Scarborough Centre

Issue answers

What's the most important thing you'd act on as a City Councillor, and what experience or strengths would help you make it happen?

Eliminate MLTax for houses below $1.3M. Banks to wave fees & pay for appraisal and lawyer's fees, low or waive CMHC Fees, Restore Interest Free & Forgivable Loans. New mixed-Uses developments for retirements & affordable homes.

Housing

Housing costs weigh on Torontonians whether they rent or own, access to subsidized housing is limited, and a growing number of people have no home at all. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to help people find and keep a secure place to live?

My priorities is to advocate for homeowners affected by Metrolinx expropriation & TTC subway extension Push for fair market value appraisal & compensation. Ensure their rights are respected.

Cost of Living

The cost of daily life keeps climbing — housing, transit fares, city fees, etc. What is one thing you would prioritize on the next City Council to make Toronto more affordable, soon enough to matter to residents?

Cost of Living Insecurity solution is to transform vacant hydro lands to organic veggies farm/garden, build more greenhouses in Ward 21 for fresh produce year round.

Safety in Public Spaces

Some Torontonians don't feel safe in parks, on transit, or on certain streets, even where reported crime is low. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to help people be and feel safe in the city's public spaces?

Safety in Public Parks Nature Walk Exercises, Healthy Green Spaces & Active Living. Promoting, Creating Community Parks, Safe Streets, Strengthening Local Family Life so that people of all ages can thrive together.

Getting Around the City

Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?

Willie will collaborate with City Hall and Champion the Opening of Dead End McCowan & Japonica Roads to ensure fast & direct access for emergency teams traveling from the quadrants of Trudelle & McCowan Rd. to TTC Subway on Lawrence/McCowan to SGH, STC, Hi-way 401.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Many Torontonians are concerned about hateful and hostile behaviour, which can disproportionately affect newcomers and members of racialized, marginalized, and equity-deserving communities. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to respond and keep Toronto safe and welcoming for everyone?

Organize Peacefully, always follow the letter of the law of peace & order. People of Toronto are God fearing people, tolerant, honest, kind helpful to all mankind. Organizing, uniting neighbours, local associations, constructive engagements. Upholding dignity & compassion for every resident. Ensuring women, seniors, new migrants, front line workers & families are treated with honour.

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