Written by Cleveland Marshall in answer to our questionnaire, and published as given. Not our description of them.
I'm running to bring real change in Ward 13
Our questionnaire
Cleveland Marshall’s own answers to the questions we put to every candidate, published as given — including, where they wrote one, their reasoning in their own words.
Faster approvals lead to more homes for more residents addressing the housing crisis we are in.
If all needs are met, action to relocate persons living outdoors should be taken. Encampments do not solve the homeless problem, they create them with unwanted squatting, waste, and safety concerns.
The income generated would improve public transit and could make coherent traffic the standard.
Raising the revenue for projects now is better as prices tend to increase over the long term. Partnerships should be explored to relieve the financial burden on Toronto.
Be it within budget or over budget, government money is tax money from its citizens so of course the citizens have a right to know how the money is spent.
The mental healh crisis is real. Treatment should be more accessible and frequent. This would lead to less crises and a safer community.
Funding should be results based and the bottom line is increasing the police budget has not solved the mental health issues we now face. Police are fundamental but other options need to be explored.
Limits should be enacted. Data retrieved from any logs and permission from a higher authority for searches deemed low priority.
Better service means more customers which means more investment into new forms of transit alleviating congestion.
With limited space, giving priorty to transit, walking, and cycling would help speed up people getting from one part of the city to another.
More affordable housing across the board (The Co-ops, nonprofitsx, multiplexes)
Toronto as a builder and financier should take on the role directly. Assistance should be sought where needed to operate the undertaking.
All neighborhoods where possible as it would reduce congestion while increasing the economic output for various communities.
Refining the the permit process by making them quicker and more accessible.
All levels of project delivery should be held in check. Cost, time, and project manageability should be more tightly accessed for a better oucome.
Public service has always is reliable because it's meant to serve to needs for the public first and foremost. Private service is profit based which can lead to issues such as strikes which can hold up or stall needed services. Essential services should stay public where needed.
Should be in line with the costs of running services at an acceptable rate.
Guaranteed revenue is safe revenue. Other options should also be explored for smart and fair revenue generation to fund the city.
Prioritize the most important assets to work on and seek new opportunities when applicable. It's a balancing act.
Better limits on municipal participation, a more responsible fiscal approach and more cooperation between governments and it's citizens.
It should be used to remove ineffective government officials for a competent running government to succeed.
The myriad of crises affecting the Ward need to be addressed before we can take on the larger issues at hand. We cannot run a city rife with addiction and homelessness.
Safer, cleaner and better-maintained streets and public spaces are some of the core issues that are brought to my attention the most.
Cycling is more cost effective and can reduce congestion.
Protest is a right given to all that can coexist with active laws so that key access to infrastructure or services is available at all times.
It should be easier for residents to pay fees, apply for documents, or request any services.
All three are applicable but finding new and fair ways to generate the money needed is the most pragmatic.
Accelerating permits, inspections and approvals would help businesses start and grow hastily.
Focusing on the essentials like housing, quality of life, and safety will push for better services and competitive prices downward among the municipalities.
New ways of building are the way to more efficient and cost-effective building techniques.
A clean neighborhood is a desired neighborhood. A desired neighborhood is an opportunity for markets, events, patios, recreation and cultural programming with any major improvements to smaller parks, streets and public spaces coming when required.
Easing up on permits by introducing fair rules and late hours of operation would help with the nightlife scene. Of course,p funding and displacement concerns are vital as well.
Full data disclosure. Riders should know what risks they may be facing when using an automated taxi service.
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