It is standard practice for full City Council to have an opportunity to debate matters of strategic policy concerning the entire city at various stages in the process. That's why I was very surprised that only the Executive Committee was provided an opportunity to debate, and provide input on, Toronto's Long-Term Financial Strategy. The Mayor's excuse [...]
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 Dear TTC Chair and Commissioners, The Toronto Transit Commission has proposed a number of service cuts that will deeply impact numerous residents in Ward 22 and across the city. While I applaud the Commission’s recent decision to cancel some of the proposed reductions on several bus routes, my community is [...]
Toronto’s Ombudsman, Fiona Crean, is a non-partisan advocate and accountability officer for every Toronto resident. Due to inadequate funding, Ms. Crean’s office is unable to conduct the kind of investigations Torontonians need to keep our municipal government accountable, save tax dollars and ensure every resident’s complaint is heard and their concerns are resolved. Please click [...]
Community Town Hall Meeting on the 2011 City of Toronto Budget Location: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave West Time: 7:00PM Thursday, February 17th
Dear public transit riders, The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has proposed service reductions to 48 bus routes across the city that they have determined are underutilized. The following bus routes that travel through a significant portion of Ward 22 include: 5 AVENUE RD - No service after 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. No service on Saturdays, Sundays, [...]
ctvtoronto.ca The plan to cut services along 48 bus routes went under public scrutiny when the Toronto Transit Commission held their first of four open houses on Monday night. Public meetings were scheduled through most of this week to help transit riders understand how their commutes would be affected. Scores of people gathered at Toronto’s [...]
Josh Matlow City Hall Diary Over the past week, I’ve quickly learned that the City of Toronto’s budget is like a huge jigsaw puzzle that’s missing a few critical pieces. I arrived at my first city hall budget committee meeting without any documents to review. Because of this year’s expedited timeline, staff worked around the [...]
Councillor Josh Matlow's Community Town Hall Meeting on the 2011 City of Toronto BudgetFor Midtown ResidentsWhen: Thursday February 17th 2011, 7pm-9pmWhere: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave West For Additional Information, please contact: Tel: 416-392-7906 E-mail: councillor_matlow@toronto.ca www.joshmatlow.ca Make your voice heard! For more information on the 2011 City of Toronto budget and [...]
Commission delays vote on cutting hrs on 48 routes by Kris Scheuer Councillor Josh Matlow updates his website with a list of the 48 bus routes where service could be reduced. Photo by Kris Scheuer/Town Crier. Yesterday it was fare increases that were cancelled, today the TTC voted to put on hold a decision to cut [...]
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