Dear residents,   As you already know, I have been working on several important issues coming to City Council along with local priorities here in our community. Please read my latest update to learn more about the proposed casino, an upcoming meeting regarding the proposed development at 1331 Yonge Street, and many more events including [...]

Dear residents,   Please see the important updates I've prepared for you regarding some upcoming meeting meetings on proposed local developments, Forest Hill Road Park improvements, condo dwellers, Davisville Avenue tenants and much more! You'll also see my reports on some exciting Council decisions on the Arts, Homeless Shelters, Proposed Changes to Condo Advertising and [...]

  Dear residents,   On Tuesday morning, Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, will announce revenue tools that will be considered to build The Big Move, our regional transit plan. These options have been short-listed from several that were discussed during their region-wide public consultation process. Metrolinx's report on funding mechanisms to support The Big Move [...]

Federal Budget 2013 and Toronto's Infrastructure Priorities How does this year's federal budget, announced yesterday, affect our City? In short, there's some good news, but also a lot of room for improvement.   You may have seen the headlines about new infrastructure funding. The federal government is dedicating $47 billion to infrastructure spending across the [...]

Dear residents,   If you were able to take a March break, I hope you had a very enjoyable time with your family.   If, like me, you were working this week, I hope this finds you well nonetheless :)   Please see my latest update to you below. As always, please feel very welcome [...]

Dear residents,   Please read below my latest community update to keep you engaged and informed. I wish you a very happy International Women's Day.   Sincerely,   Josh     Remembering Charlotte Maher This week, I was deeply saddened to learn of my friend Charlotte Maher's passing. Charlotte made invaluable contributions to the Midtown [...]

Dear residents,   Ward 22 certainly had a very successful city council meeting last week. I very much appreciate my colleagues' support.   I want to remind you that while I work hard to reflect, and represent, our community when making city-wide policy decisions, my staff and I are also here every day to help [...]

Dear residents,   Please see below some important new updates and meeting notices.   Melissa, Molly and I, along with my wonderful office staff, wish you a very Happy Valentine's Day.   Sincerely (and with love),   Josh Discussing the Seniors Strategy TONIGHT on The Agenda with Steve Paikin This evening, at 8 pm and [...]

Dear residents,   I believe that improving and expanding our public transit system and fighting traffic gridlock must be top priorities for City Council. Every day, drivers find themselves waiting in traffic, cyclists try to navigate our busy streets and subway riders find themselves packed like sardines if they are even able to fit onto [...]

Dear residents,   Mayor Rob Ford has won his appeal and will keep his seat on Council.   I very much appreciate your feedback on the question of how you believe Council should proceed in the event that the mayor is removed from office. Obviously, this is not a question that needs to be answered [...]