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Michael Mitchell

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth)

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?

Michael Mitchell would raise the vacant homes tax, fund MURA, acquire apartment buildings, and bring real rent control.

  • Increase the vacant homes tax; increase funding for the MURA program; acquire apartment buildings.
  • Implement real rent control, stop renovictions, and implement the new regulatory framework for multi-tenant houses.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Increase the vacant homes tax. Increase funding for the MURA program. Acquire apartment buildings. Implement real rent control and stop renovictions. Implement the new regulatory framework for multi-tenant houses.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

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

Michael Mitchell wants a greater police presence on streets, parks and the TTC, plus better public-street lighting.

  • A greater police presence on the street and in parks and on the TTC.
  • Better lighting on public streets.
“A greater police presence on the street and in parks and on the TTC. Better lighting on public streets.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

Michael Mitchell: greater police presence would provide greater deterrence; crime is up even if the murder rate is down.

  • After housing, his next priority is crime: major crime numbers are up across the City even if the murder rate is down.
  • As a lawyer he understands there is no single cause or solution, but a greater police presence would provide greater deterrence.
“I've already talked about housing in an earlier question so I won't say it again. Next would be crime. Major crime numbers are up all over the City even if the murder rate is down. As a lawyer I understand that there is no single cause of crime and no single solution. However, a greater police presence would certainly provide greater deterrence.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Michael Mitchell favours TTC improvements, a strong bike-lane network downtown, better snow clearance and flood-resilient infrastructure.

  • Improvements to the TTC; a strong bike lane network especially downtown where it is heavily used.
  • Better snow clearance in winter; fix infrastructure that breaks down during floods and storms.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Improvements to the TTC. I also favour a strong bike lane network especially in the downtown area where it is heavily used. Better snow clearance in the winter. Fixing infrastructure which breaks down during floods and storms.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

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?

Michael Mitchell would prioritize City-run grocery stores and research issuing food stamps to vulnerable people.

  • Prioritize City-run grocery stores so people in need can get enough healthy food.
  • Toronto should also research issuing food stamps to vulnerable people.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I would prioritize City-run grocery stores to make sure that people in need can get enough healthy food. I think Toronto should also research issuing food stamps to vulnerable people.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

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?

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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