Candidate for City Councillor

Vane Stavrev

Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park

Candidate details

Email: vanestavrev34@gmail.com
Phone: 437-438-9814

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 advocate for Grocery Benefits to help alleviate the cost of food. I was a self employed Financial Advisor with Sunlife. I would use my sales skills to make it happen.

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?

I would advocate for renters to the Provincial Government and the Federal Government and ask for Rent Supplement. Also I would advocate for more subsidized housing. Increase homeless shelters.

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 ask City council to give Rent Supplement. People with low income deserve free transit.

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 prioritize an increased police presence in public places

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 would ask the Provincial Government to build more highways . I would ask the Federal Government to build more transit. I would ask the Federal Government to reduce corporate tax, for businesses so that they will be able to build more business where people live.

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?

People have the right to free speech but hateful comments and behaviour will not be tolerated.

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