What is your name? Yigal Rifkind
What is your age? 27
What is your current/most recent job/occupation? Lawyer
What ward are you running in? (# plz) 16
Q: Describe the three most important issues in your campaign.
Q:What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?
Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
Q: Why do you want to represent this particular ward on council?
Q: How are you currently involved in the community?
Q: What does Toronto mean to you?
Q: Which council decision (since the 2003 election) do you feel the city/your ward should be most proud of, and which was least desirable?
Q: If you were elected as a “rookie” councillor, What would you bring to the table beyond the incumbent?
What is your name? Albert Pantaleo What is your age?
What is your current/most recent job/occupation? Self Employed What ward are you running in? Eglinton&lawrence Wad 16)
(ALL, 300 WORDS MAX) – Describe the three most important issues in your campaign.–Crime, Market Value Assessments, traffic Isseues anda pedesstrian Friendly Community
(ALL, 100 WORDS MAX) – What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election? Market Value Assessments I am determined to address concerns over the recent Realty Tax Assessments and increases. The provincial government has recognized that MPAC is not fair and is not working properly. It is now willing to review the process. This re-definition will require vision, common sense and ingenuity.
(ALL, 200 WORDS MAX) – Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? I have been a resident in Ward 16 and operated my own business at 1175 Avenue Road for over 40 years. I have always believed that it is important to give of my time and energy to my community. As a member and chairperson of the Avenue Road Business Association, I have also been involved with business development in the area for over 20 years. My children grew up and attended elementary and secondary schools in the area. As I have watched the neighbourhoods change across the ward, I have shared concerns with my neighbours and business colleagues over issues that can be dealt with in the proper way to the benefit of all the people living here. I passionately care about my city and my ward. Years ago, I ran for council because of my love for and pride in this community, that has not only given me my livelihood, but also a sense of belonging. As a caring resident and business owner, I believe that I have a solid and well founded understanding of the issues and concerns of this Ward. I am committed to INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY and RESPONSIBLE REPRESENTATION.
(ALL, 100 WORDS MAX) – Why do you want to represent this particular ward on council? The solutions to serious issues should be decided by the community, not by self-appointed individuals, small or special interest groups, politicians or corporations who maintain their own personal or corporate agendas.
No one interested party should possess the power of representation. The community as a whole must be respected.
(ALL, 300 WORDS MAX) – How are you currently involved in the community? · Business owner, located in Ward 16 on Avenue Rd, for over 40 years operating as Alberto Salon and Spa. · Community Service and Volunteer positions include: Canadian Cancer Society Director – Business Improvement Area Past President – Avenue Road Lion¹s Club Past President – Hair Design Guild Campaign Against Market Value Assessment Member – Avenue Road Business Association Past Co-Chair – Avenue Road Business Association Past Chair – Avenue Road Business Association Past Convener – St Margaret¹s Hockey Association And Co-Chair – Avenue Road Business Association Past Chair – Avenue Road Business Association (ALL, 100 WORDS MAX) – What does Toronto mean to you?
(ALL, 200 WORDS MAX) – Which council decision (since the 2003 election) do you feel the city/your ward should be most proud of, and which was least desirable?That is a good question you should ask the councillor,
(NON-INCUMBENTS ONLY) – If you were elected as a “rookie” councilor, What would you bring to the table beyond the incumbent? To place forward a set budged for the following year make do to stay whit in the budged any increase should go on the next election referendum