Candidate for City Councillor

Ronald Phen

Ward 23 Scarborough North

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?

I would like to work with the mayor and other city councils to reduce waste of the city's budget while still keeping the essential services that the city needs.

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?

As a city council I would like to encourage the building of more residential rental homes. More supply of rental homes will freeze or possibly lower rent for renters. I would also discourage speculation on residential properties , as speculation only drives up the price of residential properties which in turn drives up rent for everyone.

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?

I would like to like to freeze the property tax rate or keep it at or below the rate of inflation. I would also like to keep a freeze on hydro, water and waste fees. I would also increase funding for the students nutrition program.

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?

I would like to continue the funding of 'safeTO' which addresses mental health and wellness checks. I also want more lighting on city streets and in parks. I also want to take steps to reduce traffic speed near schools.

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?

I want the a streets and pavements to be designed for all motor vehicles and bicycles and pedestrians to be able to travel safely. I also want more education for scooters to operate safely. I also want the city to clear snow on sidewalks and bus stops quickly.

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?

The city can fund programs and services that provide education on community safety and support inclusion of every group regardless of their religious beliefs, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation

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