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Jamaal Myers

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 23 (Scarborough North)

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.

Jamaal Myers chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
“Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
“Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction'

  • Answer: Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction.
“Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods'

  • Answer: Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods.
“Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'

  • Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
“Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Jamaal Myers chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
“Grow approximately with inflation and population”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'

  • Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.
“Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'

  • Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
“Reduce or redesign lower-priority services”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Jamaal Myers chose 'Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks'

  • Answer: Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks.
“Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'

  • Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
“Remain approximately constant after inflation”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'

  • Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
“Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Automobile capacity and curbside parking'

  • Answer: Automobile capacity and curbside parking.
“Automobile capacity and curbside parking”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

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

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

Jamaal Myers chose 'Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates'

  • Answer: Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates.
“Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

  • Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
“Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'

  • Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat.
“Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
“the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
“Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
“Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'

  • Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
“Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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

Jamaal Myers chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'

  • Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
“Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'

  • Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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

Jamaal Myers chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'

  • Answer: Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals.
“Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Jamaal Myers chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'

  • Answer: Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage.
“Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Jamaal Myers chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'

  • Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Jamaal Myers chose 'Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces'

  • Answer: Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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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