Neil Simon

The Mayor and City Council

My priority is simple: make City Hall work better for people. Residents should get faster responses, safer streets, better roads and transit, and clear answers about how their money is being spent. As a small-business owner and community leader, I believe in listening, bringing people together, following up and working until we get practical results.

Housing

I would focus on homes people can actually afford and keep. In Ward 9, that means protecting existing rental buildings, speeding up truly affordable and supportive housing on suitable sites, using City land wisely, and holding landlords accountable for unsafe conditions. Building more matters, but so does stopping families, seniors and renters from being pushed out of the neighbourhoods they already call home.

Cost of Living

My priority is to make sure City Hall looks for savings before asking residents to pay more. Before raising fares, fees or taxes, Council should show where money can be spent better. People are already struggling with the cost of everyday life. I would protect important services while pushing for responsible spending and better value for every tax dollar.

Safety in Public Spaces

I would focus on the places where residents regularly feel unsafe. That means better lighting, cleaner public spaces, faster attention to problem areas, outreach and mental-health support for people in crisis, and police response when there is violence or a serious threat. We can help vulnerable people while also making sure parks, streets and transit are safe for everyone.

Getting Around the City

I would tackle congestion, parking, road conditions and transit reliability together. Before making major street changes, we should understand how they affect residents, businesses, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. I support safer cycling, but decisions should be based on evidence and community input. If a change creates serious problems, City Hall should be willing to fix it.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Everyone should feel safe and welcome in Toronto. I would support clear rules and consistent action against threats, harassment, vandalism, intimidation and violence, especially around schools, places of worship and community spaces. At the same time, peaceful and lawful expression must be respected. We can protect people from hate while also protecting basic rights.