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Guide to Midtown Toronto City Councillor Elections

By Lishanthi Caldera
Epoch Times Staff
Created: September 28, 2010 Last Updated: October 8, 2010
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Perry Missal

Perry Missal

Perry Missal

www.perrymissal.ca

1. Biographical information

Perry Missal

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iSeries Systems Analyst at HMV and Alcohol Management Officer at Rogers Centre

No party affiliation
 
2. Why are you running for council?

I have a long history of community involvement with many successes and have a record of achievement working with various levels of government and residents. 
 
3. What makes you the best choice for your ward?

I speak in specifics, not generalities and I have developed what I believe is a well thought out comprehensive platform that touches on all aspects of city life such as budget, parks, community, transportation and safety, which I feel, will appeal to the fast majority of people.
 
4. What political experience do you have?

None, I am not a career politician.
 
5. How should the next council balance the needs of a growing Toronto with  the growing costs of infrastructure and other services?

Develop a state of good repair policy for city infrastructure and ensure utility companies repair the roads after digging.
 
6. Can you outline what you think the ideal city budget would look like in  regards to spending priorities and major expenditures?

Deliver essential city services at fair value.
 
7. What is the top issue in your ward? How will you address it?

Improve pedestrian safety by creating pedestrian activated traffic lights instead of unsafe crosswalks and to educate visitors to Toronto via a campaign in all rental cars and hotels to our laws to stop at crosswalks and when streetcar doors are open.

8. Do you have a transportation plan, if so outline it or indicate a mayoral  candidate campaigning on it?

I believe that people should be allowed to move freely as quickly as possible from point A to point B using their method of choice.  Support an integrated transportation network recognizing the needs of vehicle, transit, cyclists and pedestrians.  I would remove large trucks from City streets, during rush hour.
 
9. Who do you support for mayor? Why?

I have not yet decided whom I support for mayor.
 
10. If not you, who best to represent your ward and why?

I am the ONLY candidate.






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