Some committees have more influence than others, usually the budget committee has a strong impact. Different committees may recommend different things to the Council, for example, the TTC Committee may vote against a fare hike, but City Council will approve one for budget reasons. You may also need to persuade several committees before your proposal is ensured of being passed. If it has financial implications, it must be approved by a budget committee. Think of a strategy Find out about the people on the sub-committee you will be addressing.
Some Councillors have more influence and power than others.
It may turn out that your Councillor already supports your plan, but that you need to convince someone else who also sits on the budget sub-committee and controls the funding. If you can't arrange a personal meeting, go a listen to them in meetings, check their voting record or listen to gossip for a little personality research. Some other do's and don't Don't insult, threaten, shame or make demands from a politician. It has little effect and limits your ability to collect information from them. Don't expect your Councillor, or the media, to do any work.