Candidate for City Councillor

Conroy Irving

Ward 6 York Centre

Candidate details

Email: voteconroyirving@gmail.com
Phone: 437-992-0882

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?

As Councillor, I would focus on making sure residents see results for the taxes and fees they pay for better roads infrastructure, reliable transit, cleaner neighbourhoods, community safety, and opportunities for families, seniors, youth and local businesses. My experience has prepared me for that responsibility. I have spent years working with people from different backgrounds as a union representative, entrepreneur, community volunteer and business owner. I understand what it means to work for a living, manage a business, negotiate solutions.

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?

While building units is needed it is more about helping people find a home and keeping it. I would support expanding supportive housing, including housing with appropriate mental-health, addiction, employment and other wrap-around supports, while working with provincial and federal governments to secure the funding required.

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?

The goal would be straightforward: find savings, protect frontline services, freeze unnecessary fee increases and direct the savings toward property-tax relief and essential services. Toronto cannot solve the cost-of-living crisis on its own, but City Hall can control what it spends and what it charges.

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 more visible policing and enforcement, better lighting and maintenance, faster responses to problem areas, and stronger youth violence-prevention programs. The City should work with police, outreach teams and community organizations. When laws are broken, there must be consequences.

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 prioritize giving transit priority signals where it actually improves travel times, and holding construction projects accountable for unnecessary delays and lane closures. A seasonal street car service may also need to be under review.

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?

I would ask council to strengthen security support for places of worship, cultural institutions, schools and community organizations that face credible threats, while ensuring responses respect Charter-protected rights.

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