Desmond Cole
Issues
Why Does Desmond want to be Your Councillor?
Eliminating the distance between city hall and the people it serves... Details
How will Desmond address civic engagement as a Councillor?
More Effective Community Councils
Our Community Councils are too large. We need ward councils for more effective neighbourhood representation... Details
Extended voter rights
We expect non-citizens to participate in their communities even though they do not receive an equal vote for municipally elected officials. For the health of our communities it is time to ask the province of Ontario to change this law... Details
Open and Accountable Leadership
City hall needs to involve residents in building their own neighborhoods... Details
What is Desmond's vision for our environment?
The TTC
The TTC cannot continue to operate in isolation of neighbouring transit systems... Details
Sustainable Communities
We must build communities that preserve our environment for future generations... Details
Bikeshare
This program compliments the Toronto Bike Plan and needs city support to be a useful resource for all Torontonians... Details
Cycling on Bloor St. (Take the Tooker)
Bike lanes stimulate clean transportation and protect residents... Details
How will Desmond support Social Inclusion, Equity and Safety?
Affordable Housing
The strongest neighbourhoods contain a variety of housing options... Details
Scadding Court Community Centre
This vital hub of community resources is operating at capacity. Desmond supports a revitalization plan to increase its programs and services... Details
Crisis Supports in our Community
The at-risk members of our community need services and supports where they live... Details
Community Safety
We must continue to strengthen relationships between residents, police, and community agencies... Details
Toronto City Centre Airport (A.K.A. The Island Airport)
Toronto's residents deserve control over their ports and their waterfront.... Details