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Motions moved and passed 2010-2014

Resident’s First
  • Paul is a husband and a father of three children who cares deeply about issues which are front and centre to Scarborough East residents.
  • Born and raised on Waldock Street. (South of Kingston/Galloway) 
  • Paul has supported measures for childhood education, breakfast  programmes, after-school programmes, childcare, living wages effective policing, fire services, health-care, affordable housing, as well as efficient public transportation. 
Proven leadership
  • Since first elected in 2006, PERFECT attendance at City Council  meetings. 
  • Attended over 1,000  community meetings.
  • Regular "Mobile Constituency" Office sessions to give a voice to concerns. 
  • Canvasses regularly door to door to talk with residents. 
  • Monthly electronic newsletters to keep residents informed.
Fiscally responsible
  • As Chair of the Government Management Committee found $373 million in tax savings including: 
  • Social Services Benefit Cards. Savings - $6.2 million annually ($62 million over 10 yrs). 
  • Reduced Sole Source contracts. Savings - $22.5 million. 
  • Core Service Review for service delivery. Savings - $25 million. 
  • Collective Agreement (full and part-time workers) Savings $150 million in the next 4 years. 
  • Eliminated paper news clippings, switched to electronic  Savings  $170,000 annually. 
  • Eliminated paper pay stubs. Savings - $300,000  annually.
  • Monies saved put to provide better services.
Accountable
  • Online posting of all purchase transactions by all City staff to create responsible spending at no extra cost. 
  • Open Government Committee formed to focus on how Toronto can create transparent operations to serve residents at no extra cost.
  • Pod Casts created to give information on important City issues.
  • Idea Market launched in 2011 for front-line employees to voice opinions and give ideas. 
  • All Council votes and attendance records, along with City agendas, now posted publicly.

No Wind Turbines - Ever.  My stand has been firm.

The discussion of wind turbines has recently been in the media as the provincial announced they will be reviewing the possibility of conducting testing for wind power. For residents who live off of Lake Ontario the previous review of this matter has been a personal one, especially for myself and those residents in Ward 43 Scarborough East. My position is the same now...as it was then, I do not support any possibility for the installation of wind turbines in Lake Ontario off the Scarborough Bluffs. I have always been the strong consistent voice on this issue in my community, and Toronto City Hall. I will continue to be that voice. My position has not shifted in any way. I am firmly opposed to any new testing in Lake Ontario.

On September 17, 2010 at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority meeting I was successful in having a motion adopted requesting a total moratorium, citing international concerns and widespread municipal moratorium request motions, 50 in Ontario alone. This secured a moratorium off the Scarborough Bluffs putting an end to the possibility of wind turbines off Lake Ontario.

The Conservation Authority was reminded and confirmed their responsibility to protect the natural environment, the adoption of the moratorium made it clear to the Ministry of the Environment.
Over the years I have stood firm with the residents of Guildwood Village and all residents who reside along the Scarborough Bluffs. The restoration of the Scarborough waterfront has been a very important and a main focus as a City of Toronto Councillor. Recently $3 million have been approved and will be utilized to ensure that this natural landscape is restored for generations to come. My membership on the Toronto Region Conservation Authority has enabled me to work on behalf of all the communities who reside along Lake Ontario to ensure that the needed funding to restore our natural landscape. We need to be respectful of the beautiful vista, and maintain it so it can be enjoyed.

Experience 2010 - 2014
  • Chair, Government Management Committee 
  • Chair, Parks and Environment Committee 
  • Chair, Scarborough Community Council 
  • Chair, Toronto Public Library Board of Director
  • Chair, Corporate Nominating Panel 
  • Co-Chair Centenary Hospital Buy-A-Bed Campaign 
  • Co-Chair Annual Terry Fox Run (Scarborough site) 
  • Chair, Guild Park Advisory Committee
  • Vice-Chair, Toronto Zoo Board of Directors
  • Executive Committee
  • Striking Committee 
  • Committee of Revision 
  • Morningside Park Committee 
  • War 0f 1812 Bicentennial Committee
  • Garrison Ball, Organizing Committee 
  • Toronto Region & Conservation Authority, Board of Directors 
  • Don River Watershed Regeneration Trust
  • Guild Renaissance Group, Board of Directors 
  • Southeast Scarborough Annual Pow-Wow, Organizing Committee
  • Guild Alive With Culture Arts Festival, Chair of Organizing Committee 
  • Mornelle Court Residents Action Coalition Member 
  • Neighbourhood Action Partnership 
  • Kingston/Galloway/Orton Park Safety Committee
Consistent
  • Paul has always stood firm with his Residents. 
  • With the devastation of the Emerald Ash Borer, Paul ensured numerous meetings were held.
  • With his initiative, $3 million slated for the Scarborough waterfront. 
  • Paul has consistently protected and funded our green space. 
  • Worked successfully to re-open the Bickford Residence (Former Guild Inn). 
  • Ensured annual infrastructure improvements made to Ward 43   such as street paving and sidewalk building. 
Vigilant in serving taxpayers
  • Paul and his family pay the same taxes you do. 
  • Voted to eliminate the Vehicle Registration Tax.
  • Supports reducing the Land Transfer Tax. 
  • Value for our tax dollars to provide proper emergency services, street maintenance, park amenities, garbage collection, clean and safe communities.
  • Leading when there is a crisis such as 2013/2014 Ice Storm. 
  • Our tax dollars respected and spent on the business of taking care of our community.
Community minded Paul, a neighbourhood City Councillor has delivered:
  • Seven Oaks Splashpad and Playground.
  • Elizabeth Simcoe Splashpad - 2015. 
  • Morningside Park Splashpad and Playground. 
  • Cornell Park Multi-Use Sportspad. 
  • East Scarborough Storefront Multi-Use Sports Pad. 
  • Eastview Park Splashpad. 
  • Greyabbey Park Playground. 
  • Increased programming for children and youth at Boys & Girls Club  of East Scarborough, Heron Park and  in local schools. 
  • Made sure Forestry planted over 1,000 trees each year in our community.
  • Worked with residents to have TTC look at a community bus route. 
  • Advocated successfully for Lawrence Ave East to be paved early.

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ELECTION DAY 
OCTOBER 27, 2014
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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