This week is the last (real) city council meeting of the term. Here is a🧵reflecting on the policy and program changes Toronto did (and didn't do) to get new housing built this term. 1/
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Excited to share a series of maps reconstructing how property moved from the first patentees to a local gentry in Toronto's west end and the first subdivisions along the major western roads (Queen, Dundas, and Davenport). See the maps and the story behind them: brockton-history.ca/2026/07/27/w...
On Tuesday, I unveiled my plan for more homes and lower rents. This plan, provides both immediate relief and long-term systemic change for renters in the City of Toronto. Learn about ending the tenant tax markup, fixing the family-size unit penalty, and taxing vacant lots 🏘️
Toronto says it wants more affordable homes. But everywhere you look, the incentives are backwards. Renters pay higher property taxes. Family apartments cost more to build than shoeboxes. Vacant land sits untaxed. A fair deal for housing can deliver more homes and lower rents 🏘️
I just donated and you should too we need to get real leadership back in this ward, as it’s clear that Saxe is not cut out to be our councillor
Rodney 🚧🚇Heavily encourage you to donate to candidates you believe in and take full advantage of the 75% city rebate on donations between $25.01 and $300. A donation of $40 will only cost you $10 post-rebate!! Can't donate? Volunteer your time! We can't let only wealthy connected candidates dominate.