Endorsements
Municipal Election 2026
Endorsed Mayoral Candidate
Olivia Chow – Mayor of Toronto
Olivia Chow has served the people of Toronto for over three decades. As Mayor, she has stabilized Toronto’s finances, got the city building again, and restored its public services, all while keeping taxes low for hardworking residents.
Endorsed Councillor Candidates
Ala’a Adib – Etobicoke North
Ala’a Adib is an Etobicoke native, proud Toronto resident, and community advocate running for City Councillor in Ward 1, Etobicoke North.
Alejandra Bravo – Davenport
Alejandra Bravo was elected City Councillor for Davenport in October 2022. She was appointed Chair of Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee and Commissioner on the TTC Board, as well as to the Toronto Board of Health and Mayor’s Executive Committee.
Amber Morley – Etobicoke–Lakeshore
Amber is a lifelong resident of Etobicoke-Lakeshore and has dedicated herself over the past four years to building an accessible, responsive and reflective office for Etobicoke-Lakeshore residents.
Anthony Perruzza – Humber River-Black Creek
has championed initiatives that strengthen neighbourhoods, support seniors, and improve quality of life; including fighting municipally-run non-profit grocery stores, and expanding property tax rebates for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Ausma Malik – Spadina-Fort York
As the local councillor for Spadina-Fort York since 2022, Ausma has worked with community members, City staff, and stakeholders to advance city-wide affordable housing, build vibrant public spaces, improve public transit, and make streets safer for everyone.
Chiara Padovani – York South–Weston
As city councillor, Chiara will bring this same level of energy and commitment to addressing the challenges facing York South-Weston.
Curran Stikuts – Toronto Centre
Curran Stikuts is a progressive community leader running for City Council in Toronto Centre, where he lives and has worked for over 15 years.
Dan Lovell – Scarborough Agincourt
Dan Lovell is a Scarborough-Agincourt resident and homeowner who cares deeply about the quality and affordability of life in our community.
Debbie King – Parkdale–High Park
Trustee Debbie King’s service includes membership on more than ten committees, helping guide planning and fiscal decisions affecting students, families, and school communities across Canada’s largest school board.
Jamaal Myers – Scarborough North
Born and raised in Scarborough, Jamaal is a lawyer by profession who has championed investments in affordable housing, public transit, community safety, and neighbourhood infrastructure at City Hall.
Kevin Rupasinghe – Scarborough Southwest
Kevin Rupasinghe is an engineer, city builder, community advocate, and a proud resident of Scarborough Southwest. He wants a Scarborough where everyone can find a
Krissan Veerasingam – Scarborough Centre
Born and raised in Scarborough, Krissan is a long-time community advocate who co-founded and runs the Scarborough Environmental Association alongside his wife, Fizza and was the former Co-Chair of the board for TTC Riders, Toronto’s largest transit advocacy organization.
Mike Layton – University Rosedale
Mike Layton is a climate leader, city builder, and former city councillor with two decades of experience delivering results on sustainability, housing, transportation, and social justice.
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith – Beaches-East York
Nate is running to work with a progressive administration at City Hall to get housing and transit built, advance sustainability, deliver dignity for those in need, and ensure our public services are excellent.
Neethan Shan – Scarborough Rouge Park
Neethan Shan is Scarborough’s champion and proudly serves as the City Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park.
Sara Ehrhardt – Toronto Danforth
Sara Ehrhardt is running for City Council to continue leadership that stands up for Toronto-Danforth’s values, fighting for a better life for everyone in our community.
Shelley Carroll – Don Valley North
Shelley is one of Toronto’s most experienced civic leaders. She has served as Budget Chief, Mayor’s Economic Development and Culture Champion, and Chair of the Toronto Police Service Board, helping lead on some of the city’s biggest financial, economic, and public safety challenges.
Endorsed Toronto Trustee Candidates
Alexis Dawson – Parkdale-High Park and Davenport
Alexis Dawson is an antiracism educator, public education advocate, equity, diversity & inclusion consultant and elected Toronto District School Board Trustee.
Brandon Choi – York Centre and Willowdale
Brandon has the experience, dedication, and love for our community, and I hope to continue serving in that capacity as your Trustee.
Christopher Mammoliti – Don Valley North and Scarborough-Agincourt
Christopher Mammoliti is a TDSB Ward 9 resident, a husband, and a father of two young soon-to-be TDSB students. He is a former TDSB Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Board, a respected community health-care advocate,
and has 10 years of experience in skilled manufacturing and distribution. Christopher is a deeply knowledgeable community voice who advocates passionately for a quality, well-resourced, publicly funded education system.
Deborah Williams – Toronto-St Paul’s, University Rosedale, and Toronto Centre
Deborah Williams is committed to public service that strengthens schools and our communities. Join us to support, vote and re-elect Deborah Williams for trustee in TDSB Ward 7 (University-Rosedale, Toronto-St. Paul’s and Toronto Centre).
Farzana Rajwani – Don Valley East and Don Valley West
In 2022, Farzana was elected Trustee for Don Valley East, where she advocated for students, families, and public education. She is seeking to represent the new TDSB Ward 8, understanding the strengths and needs of Don Valley East and Don Valley West.
Jennifer Volk – Spadina-Fort York and Toronto-Danforth
Jennifer Volk is a long-time advocate for public education and an active parent in school communities. She is running for school trustee because she cares about the future of public education.
Matias de Dovitiis – Etobicoke North and Humber River-Black Creek
Matias worked for many years at City Hall for Councillor Perruzza, as Chief of Staff more recently. Before that, he worked as the first Executive Director for the DUKE Heights BIA for four years, an award winning business improvement area.
Tim Ellis – Etobicoke Centre and Etobicoke-Lakeshore
A resident of South Etobicoke since 2012, Tim is a passionate community builder who volunteers extensively, including the Grilled Cheese Challenge, the Mimico Residents Association, the Etobicoke Lakeshore Interfaith Festival, the Toronto March for Science, and the Fall Celtic Festival.
Endorsed York Region Trustee Candidates
Bill Radia – Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville
As a long-standing member of ETFO, Bill recognizes the importance of strong union representation at all levels of government. We have fought hard for our rights in education just like all brothers and sisters have in various other unions. He believes in solidarity and collective action for a common purpose. Bill aim’s to make a difference in education and is asking for your support in doing so.
Cindy Hackelberg – Markham
Cindy’s commitment to public service includes serving as Treasurer and an Executive Board member of the Ontario NDP, as well as a provincial and municipal political candidate. A progressive voice in her community, she is committed to serving others, supporting working families, and advocating for parents, students, teachers, and strong, accessible public education.