Going door to door on a rainy sunday afternoon

Today I spent the better part of the afternoon going door to door in the ward introducing myself to you and listening to your issues. Now, you would think that being out on a rainy day would be less than pleasant. Well it was very much the opposite.

Today I sat on front porches with you and had a chance to see the street from your eyes. We discussed the traffic, the pot holes, the construction, the fabulous colours of the leaves, and the Halloween decorations on the street. One very kind homeowner even offered a slice of pizza as we passed by his home while he was hosting a children's Halloween party. How generous of him to offer! Daily I am touched by the residents of ward 13. You open your doors to me and share your thoughts, ideas and concerns and you very patiently listen to me as I share my vision for our ward. It is without exception the best part of running for council.

I am convinced more than ever that the secret to our success as a city and as a ward, is in the ability to utilize the passion, the energy and the ideas of the members of our community.
This is our city and community and we have the right to have our voice heard not only at election time but all the time, for all issues and before decisions are made. We get to design our future right now and we need to work with our elected representative at all levels to have the city we want.

I feel passionately about the future of our ward and city. I will bring my passion and your voice to City Hall. Together we will make ward 13 the neighbourhood that all of Toronto strives to be like. Citizens who are consulted and feel heard, residents who don't need to depend on their cars, store owners who have businesses that are thriving, streets that are pedestrian friendly and safe to cross and walk along, and a feeling of safety and belonging regardless of where in the ward you are ... a community that looks after itself now with the future generations in mind.

Can you picture it? It is a clear as day for me. I look forward to being your partner in our future.