Q: Describe the three most important issues in your campaign. A: Locally, completing a storm-water retention system for North York ’ s flooded areas. Controlling and mitigating the impacts of subway-induced development. Globally, completing a long-term solid-waste strategy for the city of Toronto. A comprehensive environmental assessment process has already been launched, under my leadership of the Works committee and I intend to see it through. Q: How are you currently involved in the community? A: Serving first as a School Board Trustee and now as City Councillor has spread my community involvement across a broad range of activities. I visit and participate in multi-cultural seniors organizations, childrens ’ service providers, and residents ’ associations. I have created two new additions to the list of resident/ratepayer associations as well as running my own Ward Advisory Council. Q: What does Toronto mean to you? A: Toronto is at the edge of becoming the North American City that shows all of the others how to grow without compromising the quality of life and the environment. The decisions we make will serve as an example of how a progressive city should act. Our Youth Strategy, which I helped author, asks that we never create another City initiative without asking if we are leaving youth or the marginalized behind. As Works Committee Chair, I always ask, “ How does this benefit the environment? ” We have to lead by example, and I hope to build a city that does. Q: Which council decision (since the 2003 election) do you feel the city/your ward should be most proud of, and which was least desirable? A: A high point was when Council supported my Civic Youth Strategy. They approved not only a strategy which demands meaningful employment and empowerment of Youth, but also a process to allow Youth themselves to determine the membership of our Toronto Youth Panel. This panel will report to council as well as have council ’ s initiatives reported to them for direct input. A low point was when Council turned down my motion to start an office of Civic Engagement attached to the City Manager ’ s office. This is absolutely crucial to a more engaged, united and more equitable City. Informal and upstart community groups need help, advice, access to resources, and networks — things we have to offer, but aren ’ t equipped to share. I will be bringing the concept back to a new term of Council. Q: Describe the three most important issues in your campaign. A: Here is a summary of the major social, political, and economic reforms I will execute in the coming years: 1) Dismantle TTC and Police Unions and ban all "essential services" from strike without arbitration of wage compared to other public professions. AND Freeze all unionized wages for next 10 years. Upload 50\% of toronto police officers, resources, and budget to federal RCMP jurisdiction. 2) cut child poverty by 50\% this year in TO, by cancelling gardiner demolition and uploading 50\% police cost to feds. 3) Reform of justice system, and media so that it cannot be used as a weapon of terror by any public office. 4) Make enviromental power generation, biodiesel, ethanol30, and Recapitalize transportation projects and offer strategy for unified transit system in GTA. 5) Engage province to reopen Kirkland lake mine as enviro-friend waste disposal option for longterm 6) Raise property taxes or surcharges on Walmart, Costco, and other multinationals by 100\% or more, as permitted by constitutional law. While cutting small biz property taxes by 50\% over 5 years. Q: How are you currently involved in the community? A: I have focused my life's work on understanding and publishing on issues of big picture importance to 3 levels of government to ensure that Canada does not become the social, political, economic, and moral bankruptcy of the United States. And I am content to see the benefits of my hard work the past few years. I am a very charitable time giving person. I committed my time and abilities to the causes I feel will most benefit society, for instance: -Daily bread food bank, -Ont. Council for Int. Cooperation, -World Vision Refugee Center -United Way fundraising and CN Tower climb supplier. -Sueing three levels of government for environmental, transit, education, health, justice reform issues. -resolving traffic issues at kennedy+steeles, 404/401 ramps, Leslie/401, -federal funds to rebuild the poorest region in canada - Regent Park, -Youth justice system reforms - mitigating 600\% Criminal code conviction rate more than adults. -2004 Canadian police per capita budgeting model to reduce excessive police budgets - ignored by city council todate. - Environmental groups, researching and publishing papers to local MP, MPPs, and city council that are urgent. Q: If you were elected as a "rookie" councilor, What would you bring to the table beyond the incumbent? A: I am no rookie in any sense, in fact I have been the advisor and consultant that has not charged Toronto a dime for all of my research and publications the past 5 years. I transformed the University of Toronto into Canada's pre-eminent R+D institution, fully integrated with downtown hospital infrastructure. I am the one that told Ontario to reform gaming laws so hospitals and charities could fund this transformation today. I am the one that has forced the Attorney General to offer NO FEE courts, funds to rebuild Regent Park, VIVA tertiary transit system, and a host of other achievements. 1) 10 years of business, IT, Finance, and Environmental solutions consulting in applying to Toronto's current problems. 2) The knowledge, experience, and innovative ideas that have transformed this city, province, and nation in the past decade. 3) I hold the balance of power against all three levels of government and police service unions. When I choose to use that power, it will result in swift, decisive reforms as those within the past couple of years. 4) Broad understanding of federal, provincial, municipal, and environmental legislation and to sue for immediate remedies to urgent issues. 5) Broad social, political, and economic understanding of toronto, ontario, and canada in global village. 6) Broad understanding of how to better build this city, and balance the biased views of special interest groups on toronto committees and boards. 7) Focus on unprecedented social, economic, and justice reforms, cutting child poverty in half this year. 8) Ensure all interest groups in society have a balance of power, to express, and prosecute in a fair and just manner.
Q: Describe the three most important issues in your campaign. A: Locally, completing a storm-water retention system for North York ' s flooded areas. Controlling and mitigating the impacts of subway-induced development. Globally, completing a long-term solid-waste strategy for the city of Toronto. A comprehensive environmental assessment process has already been launched, under my leadership of the Works committee and I intend to see it through. Q: How are you currently involved in the community? A: Serving first as a School Board Trustee and now as City Councillor has spread my community involvement across a broad range of activities. I visit and participate in multi-cultural seniors organizations, childrens ' service providers, and residents ' associations. I have created two new additions to the list of resident/ratepayer associations as well as running my own Ward Advisory Council. Q: What does Toronto mean to you? A: Toronto is at the edge of becoming the North American City that shows all of the others how to grow without compromising the quality of life and the environment. The decisions we make will serve as an example of how a progressive city should act. Our Youth Strategy, which I helped author, asks that we never create another City initiative without asking if we are leaving youth or the marginalized behind. As Works Committee Chair, I always ask, " How does this benefit the environment? " We have to lead by example, and I hope to build a city that does. Q: Which council decision (since the 2003 election) do you feel the city/your ward should be most proud of, and which was least desirable? A: A high point was when Council supported my Civic Youth Strategy. They approved not only a strategy which demands meaningful employment and empowerment of Youth, but also a process to allow Youth themselves to determine the membership of our Toronto Youth Panel. This panel will report to council as well as have council ' s initiatives reported to them for direct input. A low point was when Council turned down my motion to start an office of Civic Engagement attached to the City Manager ' s office. This is absolutely crucial to a more engaged, united and more equitable City. Informal and upstart community groups need help, advice, access to resources, and networks — things we have to offer, but aren ' t equipped to share. I will be bringing the concept back to a new term of Council. Q: Describe the three most important issues in your campaign. A: Here is a summary of the major social, political, and economic reforms I will execute in the coming years: 1) Dismantle TTC and Police Unions and ban all "essential services" from strike without arbitration of wage compared to other public professions. AND Freeze all unionized wages for next 10 years. Upload 50\% of toronto police officers, resources, and budget to federal RCMP jurisdiction. 2) cut child poverty by 50\% this year in TO, by cancelling gardiner demolition and uploading 50\% police cost to feds. 3) Reform of justice system, and media so that it cannot be used as a weapon of terror by any public office. 4) Make environmental power generation, biodiesel, ethanol30, and Recapitalize transportation projects and offer strategy for unified transit system in GTA. 5) Engage province to reopen Kirkland lake mine as enviro-friend waste disposal option for longterm 6) Raise property taxes or surcharges on Walmart, Costco, and other multinationals by 100\% or more, as permitted by constitutional law. While cutting small biz property taxes by 50\% over 5 years. Q: How are you currently involved in the community? A: I have focused my life's work on understanding and publishing on issues of big picture importance to 3 levels of government to ensure that Canada does not become the social, political, economic, and moral bankruptcy of the United States. And I am content to see the benefits of my hard work the past few years. I am a very charitable time giving person. I committed my time and abilities to the causes I feel will most benefit society, for instance: -Daily bread food bank, -Ont. Council for Int. Cooperation, -World Vision Refugee Center -United Way fundraising and CN Tower climb supplier. -Sueing three levels of government for environmental, transit, education, health, justice reform issues. -resolving traffic issues at kennedy+steeles, 404/401 ramps, Leslie/401, -federal funds to rebuild the poorest region in Canada - Regent Park, -Youth justice system reforms - mitigating 600\% Criminal code conviction rate more than adults. -2004 Canadian police per capita budgeting model to reduce excessive police budgets - ignored by city council todate. - Environmental groups, researching and publishing papers to local MP, MPPs, and city council that are urgent. Q: If you were elected as a "rookie" councilor, What would you bring to the table beyond the incumbent? A: I am no rookie in any sense, in fact I have been the advisor and consultant that has not charged Toronto a dime for all of my research and publications the past 5 years. I transformed the University of Toronto into Canada's pre-eminent R+D institution, fully integrated with downtown hospital infrastructure. I am the one that told Ontario to reform gaming laws so hospitals and charities could fund this transformation today. I am the one that has forced the Attorney General to offer NO FEE courts, funds to rebuild Regent Park, VIVA tertiary transit system, and a host of other achievements. 1) 10 years of business, IT, Finance, and Environmental solutions consulting in applying to Toronto's current problems. 2) The knowledge, experience, and innovative ideas that have transformed this city, province, and nation in the past decade. 3) I hold the balance of power against all three levels of government and police service unions. When I choose to use that power, it will result in swift, decisive reforms as those within the past couple of years. 4) Broad understanding of federal, provincial, municipal, and environmental legislation and to sue for immediate remedies to urgent issues. 5) Broad social, political, and economic understanding of toronto, ontario, and Canada in global village. 6) Broad understanding of how to better build this city, and balance the biased views of special interest groups on toronto committees and boards. 7) Focus on unprecedented social, economic, and justice reforms, cutting child poverty in half this year. 8) Ensure all interest groups in society have a balance of power, to express, and prosecute in a fair and just manner.
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