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Natalie Johnson

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 19 (Beaches-East York)

In their own words

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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?

Natalie Johnson: more homes, right scale, right places.

  • Her Housing platform plank.
  • 'More homes. Right scale. Right places.'
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“More homes. Right scale. Right places.”

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

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?

Natalie Johnson: everyone deserves to be safe, and feel safe, in the neighbourhood; safe parks, clean streets, strong services.

  • Her Community safety plank.
  • 'Everyone deserves to be safe, and feel safe, in the neighbourhood.'
  • 'Safe parks, clean streets, and strong city services are what make a neighbourhood a community.'
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Everyone deserves to be safe, and feel safe, in the neighbourhood. Safe parks, clean streets, and strong city services are what make a neighbourhood a community.”

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

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.

Natalie Johnson: bring back the Express Bus and make the TTC safer.

  • Her Transit platform plank.
  • 'Bring back the Express Bus! And make the TTC more safe.'
“Bring back the Express Bus! And make the TTC more safe.”

(a page or more)

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

Confidence:High

Natalie Johnson: get traffic moving — residents are losing time, money and quality of life to gridlock.

  • Traffic is a quality-of-life issue: every extra five minutes in the car is another bedtime story missed.
  • 'Beaches–East York residents are losing time, money and quality of life to gridlock.'
  • Would fight for capital infrastructure improvements to reconnect drivers to the rest of the city and shore up local transit.
“Get traffic moving. Beaches–East York residents are losing time, money and quality of life to gridlock.”

(a page or more)

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

Confidence:High

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Government

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

Natalie Johnson is committed to community collaboration that gives everyone a seat at the table.

  • Says Beaches–East York residents expect leaders to be reasonable and responsive.
  • 'Johnson is committed to community collaboration that gives everyone a seat at the table.'
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“Johnson is committed to community collaboration that gives everyone a seat at the table.”

Source: Natalie Johnson | Ward 19 Toronto City Council Candidate

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Natalie Johnson: rebuild the Gardiner ramp — the east end is owed a ramp and a timeline for that critical connection.

  • Her campaign pushes 'Bring back the ramp!'
  • 'Rebuild the Gardiner ramp. The east end is owed a ramp, and deserves a timeline for that critical connection.'
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Rebuild the Gardiner ramp. The east end is owed a ramp, and deserves a timeline for that critical connection.”

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Natalie Johnson says local businesses should be able to thrive with the support of the City.

  • Knows first-hand that signing up for swimming lessons shouldn't be stressful and businesses should thrive with City support.
  • 'local businesses should be able to thrive with the support of the City.'
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“Safe parks, clean streets, and strong city services are what make a neighbourhood a community. Johnson knows first-hand that you can't push a stroller down a snowed-in sidewalk; signing up for swimming lessons shouldn't be stressful; and local businesses should be able to thrive with the support of the City.”

Source: Natalie Johnson | Ward 19 Toronto City Council Candidate

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Natalie Johnson: protecting the environment starts in our own backyard; preserve and protect the waterfront.

  • Her platform includes an Environment plank and opposes Island airport expansion.
  • 'Protecting our environment starts in our own backyard.' / 'Preserve and protect our waterfront.'
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“Protecting our environment starts in our own backyard. Preserve and protect our waterfront.”

Source: Getting Results for Beaches–East York

Confidence:High

Healthcare

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Growth & development

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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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