Working for my Neighbours in Beaches-East York
One of the most important aspects of local government is to be the most immediate contact to solve problems. That means being accessible to everyone, prompt with replies and assistance, and having a through understanding of the people, events, conditions, and businesses in BEY. To accomplish that, I'm sharing a list of commitments I think anyone hoping to represent every resident of Beaches-East York can support and appreciate in order to serve every resident in our community, committments I will make once I am running for council.
How a councillor should show up for you
Staying connected
- Weekly rotating “Café with the Councillor” events around BEY to engage residents and highlight local businesses and community spaces
- Quarterly online town halls to talk about the state of the ward and for residents to have their say
- Produce multimedia coontent showcasing our community, and explaining issues and how we can solve them to maximize outreach
- Youth and senior outreach commitments to make sure everyone has a voice
Transparency
- Publish a clear accessible record of how the councillor votes on council, as well as an explanation on every major vote
- Publicly accessible schedule to see how your elected representative spends time working for you
Day-to-day work
- Respond to all questions, comments, and requests within 2 business days
- Commute within our ward and city using transit, bike, car, and by walking to personally understand every way people get around
- Continue the practice of polls to determine support for hyper-local issues like speed humps and parking on particular streets
- Procure campaign materials and infrastructure from local businesses or from within Canada when feasible