Enzo Torrone

The Mayor and City Council

I would tackle community safety through prevention and active care. As Chair of the Fairbank Village BIA, I’ve built direct trust by hosting "Coffee with a Cop" and activating our main streets. On Council, I will work to expand mobile crisis teams for non-violent calls, deliver my plan for BIA-supported youth sports leagues, and transform neglected areas into vibrant spaces with continuous "eyes on the street." Real safety comes from strong roots, youth opportunity, and active leadership.

Housing

To fix Toronto’s housing crisis, City Council must cut development fees to lower building costs and use strict oversight so every dollar goes into constructing real homes. Taking this approach will unlock federal and provincial funding, ensuring Toronto has the outside investment needed to build affordable housing quickly. By removing municipal roadblocks and securing these higher-level government funds, the city can speed up construction and put keys into the hands of people who need them.

Cost of Living

I would prioritize keeping housing affordable because it protects the backbone of our community—the working families, seniors, and young people who keep Toronto running. When rent consumes entire paychecks, local businesses suffer because residents have less to spend nearby, and essential workers get pushed out of the city. Ensuring housing remains affordable keeps our local economy strong, prevents homelessness before it starts, and ensures people can afford to live and stay in Ward 8.

Safety in Public Spaces

True safety means everyone feeling secure in our parks, on transit, and on our streets. Since 2010, officer levels fell nearly 9% while Toronto grew by over 22%. To ensure reliable coverage, I hope to work toward returning police staffing to previous peak levels. If given the privilege to serve on the Police Services Board, I will strive to deepen ties with Ward 8 divisions, while supporting various youth initiatives and mobile crisis teams to thoughtfully rebuild safety, trust, and community.

Getting Around the City

I will advocate for smarter roadwork coordination, synchronized traffic signals along key corridors, and safe, dependable TTC service. Whether you drive, take transit, cycle, or walk, keeping our city moving smoothly not only reduces gridlock—it cuts down on emissions, too. I look forward to working with our community to ease bottlenecks so you can spend less time in traffic and more time with your family.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Hate and hostile behavior have no place in Toronto. Every resident deserves to feel safe, and we must hold a zero-tolerance stance against discrimination and intimidation. On City Council, I will support our Police Hate Crime Unit while firmly demanding that federal and provincial governments deliver urgent bail reform to keep repeat and dangerous offenders off our streets. By pairing tough, decisive action with local anti-hate education across Ward 8, I hope to work alongside our community to ensure everyone is protected.