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Karina Lemke

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 11 (University-Rosedale)

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Karina Lemke chose 'No'; we have enough housing approved to last us beyond 2051.

  • Answer: No.
  • We have enough housing approved to last us beyond 2051.
“We have enough housing approved to last us beyond 2051.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Karina Lemke chose 'Yes'; currently shelters are not meeting the needs of people who are unhoused.

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Currently shelters are not meeting the needs of people who are unhoused. This issue is acute for women fleeing domestic violence, who cannot find safety in the current system.
“Currently shelters are not meeting the needs of people who are unhoused. This issue is acute for women fleeing domestic violence, who cannot find safety in the current system.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Karina Lemke chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'.

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
  • If we agree there are too many layers of approval - there are too many people in those layers.
“If we agree there are too many layers of approval - there are too many people in those layers.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Karina Lemke chose 'Grow faster than inflation to improve or expand services'; something is not working.

  • Answer: Grow faster than inflation to improve or expand services.
  • Something is not working. Basic services are regressing.
“Something is not working. Basic services are regressing.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Karina Lemke chose 'Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence'.

  • Answer: Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence.
  • This answer does not minimize the major flaw in crisis and mental health support, same for the failure of public space management.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“This answer does not minimize the major flaw in crisis and mental health support, same for the failure of public space management.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Karina Lemke chose 'Yes'; following the data, weekday car travel is coming in from the GTHA.

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Following the data, weekday car travel is coming in from the GTHA. Instead of creating chaos on roads with red lanes, a NY style toll system (and better transit) would be a better solution.
“Following the data, weekday car travel is coming in from the GTHA. Instead of creating chaos on roads with red lanes, a NY style toll system (and better transit) would be a better solution.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Karina Lemke chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; The TTC needs to be held accountable for its failures.

  • Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
  • The TTC needs to be held accountable for its failures, and should not make it the responsibility of everyone else. It's their fault vehicles are unreliable, not the lack of a rapid bus/ streetcar (in most areas).
“The TTC needs to be held accountable for its failures, and should not make it the responsibility of everyone else. It's their fault vehicles are unreliable, not the lack of a rapid bus/ streetcar (in most areas).”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 11 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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