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Jennifer Alexander

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 2 (Etobicoke Centre)

In their own words

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Where they stand

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Jennifer Alexander wants to explore a local community land trust to protect existing affordable rental housing in Etobicoke Centre.

  • She argues protecting existing affordable rental homes must sit alongside building new supply.
  • She draws on her founding-board experience with the South Etobicoke Community Land Trust as a model for long-term affordability.
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“Could we work with residents, nonprofit organizations and community partners to explore a local community land trust? Could such a model help protect existing affordable rental housing, create opportunities for permanently affordable homes, or secure space for grassroots organizations delivering important local services?”

Source: Protecting What We Have: Affordable Homes & Community Spaces in Etobicoke Centre · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

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Emergency services

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

Jennifer Alexander supports safer, more connected neighbourhoods through prevention and community partnerships.

  • She emphasizes prevention and addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.
  • She wants neighbourhoods made safer through community partnerships and local collaboration.
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“Supporting safer, more connected neighbourhoods by working with communities and local partners to address safety concerns, improve overall well-being, and focus on prevention by addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.”

Source: Jen Alexander — Etobicoke Centre Ward 2 (priorities) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Jennifer Alexander commits to mapping Etobicoke Centre's transit gaps route by route and taking priorities directly to the TTC.

  • She argues residents don't avoid transit but would use it more if they could depend on it.
  • Her commitments include more frequent service, better connections to Kipling, Islington, Royal York and Renforth stations, and evening/weekend service.
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“My commitment is to work with residents to identify our local transit gaps route by route. Looking at frequency, reliability, connections and the times of day people actually need service.”

Source: Etobicoke Centre Deserves Transit We Can Count On · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

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

Jennifer Alexander promises residents will be heard early in decisions, with clear and transparent communication from City Hall.

  • She pledges regular town halls, coffee chats and progress reports in her first 180 days.
  • She frames accountability as an everyday practice, not something that starts at the next election.
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“Making sure residents are heard early in decisions that affect their neighbourhoods, with clear and transparent communication from City Hall.”

Source: Jen Alexander — Etobicoke Centre Ward 2 (priorities) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Jennifer Alexander says road safety is one of her longest-standing priorities and she will keep advocating past election day.

  • In her first six months she would meet with city staff to review priority road safety concerns across Ward 2.
  • She would advocate for improvements around schools, parks, transit stops, seniors' residences and neighbourhood streets.
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“Road safety has been one of my longest-standing priorities, and that work won't stop after election day.”

Source: Building the Foundation: The First 180 Days · August 6, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Jennifer Alexander signed the Toronto Environmental Alliance's 2026 Greener City Champion Pledge

  • She says she was the only Ward 2 candidate to have signed the TEA 2026 Greener City Champion Pledge.
  • She links climate action to stormwater management, basement flooding, tree canopy and extreme heat protection.
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“That's why I'm proud to have signed the Toronto Environmental Alliance's 2026 Greener City Champion Pledge. As of the writing of this post, I am the only Ward 2 – Etobicoke Centre candidate for City Councillor who has signed.”

Source: Climate Action Starts Close To Home — Why I Signed A Pledge · October 10, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Jennifer Alexander wants more walkable Etobicoke Centre communities through practical safety measures and safer street design.

  • She lists walkability as one of her four core priorities for Ward 2.
  • Her 180-day plan also includes advocating for safer streets around schools, parks and transit stops.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Making our local communities more walkable through practical safety measures, including safer street crossings and street design.”

Source: Jen Alexander — Etobicoke Centre Ward 2 (priorities) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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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