One Week to go

Where did the time go? They say that time flies when you are having fun. Never have truer words been spoken.On June 30th I went to down to City Hall put down my $100.00, filled out the forms and declared my intention to be the next City Councillor for Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park. Today my fabulous campaign team and I stepped into the last and most exciting 7 days of the campaign.Now is the time to really look to see what type of leadership you want at city hall; hat voice will best represent the vision of Toronto that you embrace.Here are some of the issues that I feel are important and worth looking at before voting for Mayor and Councillor on November 13th:1. LeadershipWhat style of leadership will get the job done at City Hall and in ward 13? Who will work with all Council Members and the Mayor for the good of the City and getting things done in the ward?2. AccountabilityWho will be accountable for your money? Your voice at City Hall? Your concerns?3. CommunicationWho will listen to your concerns and have you feel that your voice is heard? Who will treat you and your concerns with the respect they deserve? Who will consult with you before decisions are made?4. ResultsWho will be the person who will move the agenda for the ward and the City forward? Who will find the creative ways to solve the problems that keep hanging on. Who has the ability to form partnerships that will get items off the agenda and into action?5. RepresentationWho represents your voice as members of the community of Ward13? Who can support your voice and is not tied to a party agenda?6. The sixth largest government in the countryWho has the courage, integrity and passion to demand that council act like the powerful leadership body it is? Who will lead by example in treating fellow council members, the Mayor, constituents and staff with respect and support and empower the entire council to move items forward for the good of the city and the ward?I can clearly and with pride say that I will stand for you. I will be the voice of the ward. I will act with integrity and always move the agenda forward. I will make decisions based on what is best for today and what will support the ward in the future. I am accountable to you and will keep you informed on decisions and discussions. I will ask your opinion on the future of the ward. I will move things forward in the ward and in City Hall. I have a vision of a city of Toronto that is a leader in environmental issues, that supports healthy neighbourhoods where people don't want to take their cars but would rather walk or bike. A city that is proud of its accomplishments and the courage of the leaders that made sure things happened. A city where your the voice of the community is heard, honoured and respected.