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Councillor - Ward 3 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) · Toronto
4 candidates for 1 seat
Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.
| Issue | Amber Morley✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed | Anthony Internicola No website or social media listed | Mihaela Andrei No website or social media listed | Ted Opitz No website or social media listed |
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| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Amber Morley says she helped initiate the creation of affordable housing in Ward 3.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Together, we have worked to make our community safer, better resourced and more resilient to climate change. We have opened parks, initiated the creation of affordable housing and advocated for better transit.” Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity
“When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure
“I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning
“Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'
“My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'; Work with the Province
“Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'
“Toronto should bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'
“Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Mihaela Andrei wants growth to arrive with infrastructure — genuine affordable units and gentle density.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“I'll fight for development that arrives with the infrastructure to support it, not years behind it. That means genuine affordable units, not token concessions; gentle density that fits the streets it's built on; and protection for the people who built these neighbourhoods so they can afford to stay in them. I'm not against building. I'm against building ahead of the transit, the schools and the roads.” Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and
“Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'
“Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'; First reduce duplication
“First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'
“My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'; Support increases where staffing shortages
“Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Mihaela Andrei wants community safety through investment: lighting, maintained spaces, community policing.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Safe streets start with investment. Better lighting in our parks and underpasses, maintained public spaces, community policing that knows the neighbourhood, and properly funded mental health and addiction services, because underfunding those services is what pushes the problem onto our sidewalks.” Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Amber Morley says she has advocated for better transit for Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Together, we have worked to make our community safer, better resourced and more resilient to climate change. We have opened parks, initiated the creation of affordable housing and advocated for better transit.” Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'; Require accessible service
“Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'; Prioritize emergency response
“Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High PRE-WINDOW: Internicola (Ward 3) would protect Wheel-Trans/TTC accessibility and consult riders who depend on the services.
“I support protecting and improving Wheel-Trans and TTC accessibility. I would push for more reliable service, accessible stations and stops, and meaningful consultation with riders who depend on these services every day.” (several paragraphs) Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'; Prioritize frequent
“Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Mihaela Andrei pushes to build the Park Lawn GO station and fund the Legion Road extension.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I'll push for Park Lawn GO to be built rather than re-announced, for the Legion Road extension to be funded, and for real relief on Lake Shore and Park Lawn.” Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
“Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'; As The People’s Lobbyist
“As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'
“I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports
“Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'; Make permits
“Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value'
“Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'; Require realistic budgets
“Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'
“Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Anthony Internicola chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'; Prioritize repairing existing roads
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Anthony Internicola chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'; Give businesses clear requirements
“Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'; Build a safe
“Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Mihaela Andrei wants it easier to run a shop on Ward 3's main streets.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Permits that take weeks, not a year. Parking and sidewalks that work for customers. A plan for empty storefronts, and a seat for the BIAs at the table whenever something is built above them.” Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | Amber Morley stands with residents against the Billy Bishop Airport expansion.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“In the face of threats like the proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion, residents have continued to show up and stand up to preserve our waterfront, air quality and the enjoyment of our green spaces.” Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Mihaela Andrei pledges to protect public access to the lakefront and close waterfront-trail gaps.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“The shoreline is why so many of us are here. I'll protect public access, close the remaining gaps in the waterfront trail, and hold our parks to the standard we'd want if we were showing them off to a visitor, because we are, every summer weekend.” Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Anthony Internicola chose 'Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards'
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Anthony Internicola chose 'Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours'
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Anthony Internicola
No bio on record. Know something?
Mihaela Andrei
No bio on record. Know something?
Ted Opitz
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Amber Morley says she helped initiate the creation of affordable housing in Ward 3.
- Her July council roundup lists affordable housing creation among her term's accomplishments.
- The newsletter's record frames housing work as community-driven.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Together, we have worked to make our community safer, better resourced and more resilient to climate change. We have opened parks, initiated the creation of affordable housing and advocated for better transit.”
Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity
- Answer: Yes.
- When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.
“When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure
- Answer: Yes.
- I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.
“I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning
- Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
- Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.
“Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'
- Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
- My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.
“My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'; Work with the Province
- Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials.
- Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.
“Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'
- Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
- Toronto should bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.
“Toronto should bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'
- Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
- Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.
“Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
No website or social media listed
Mihaela Andrei wants growth to arrive with infrastructure — genuine affordable units and gentle density.
- She backs genuine affordable units, not token concessions, and gentle density that fits the streets.
- She opposes building ahead of transit, schools and roads, and wants protections so longtime residents can afford to stay.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“I'll fight for development that arrives with the infrastructure to support it, not years behind it. That means genuine affordable units, not token concessions; gentle density that fits the streets it's built on; and protection for the people who built these neighbourhoods so they can afford to stay in them. I'm not against building. I'm against building ahead of the transit, the schools and the roads.”
Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Ted Opitz
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Anthony Internicola
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and
- Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
- Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.
“Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or
- Answer: No.
- I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'
- Answer: Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity.
“Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'; First reduce duplication
- Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
- First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.
“First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ted Opitz
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Anthony Internicola
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'
- Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
- My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.
“My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'; Support increases where staffing shortages
- Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
- Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.
“Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
No website or social media listed
Mihaela Andrei wants community safety through investment: lighting, maintained spaces, community policing.
- She calls for better lighting in parks and underpasses, maintained public spaces and community policing that knows the neighbourhood.
- She also wants properly funded mental health and addiction services so problems aren't pushed onto sidewalks.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Safe streets start with investment. Better lighting in our parks and underpasses, maintained public spaces, community policing that knows the neighbourhood, and properly funded mental health and addiction services, because underfunding those services is what pushes the problem onto our sidewalks.”
Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Ted Opitz
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Amber Morley says she has advocated for better transit for Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
- In her July council roundup, Morley lists better transit among the wins for the community.
- The same newsletter reports a new TTC transit shelter installed at Dundas West and Islington for vulnerable residents.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Together, we have worked to make our community safer, better resourced and more resilient to climate change. We have opened parks, initiated the creation of affordable housing and advocated for better transit.”
Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'; Require accessible service
- Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
- Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.
“Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'; Prioritize emergency response
- Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
- Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.
“Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or
- Answer: No.
- I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
PRE-WINDOW: Internicola (Ward 3) would protect Wheel-Trans/TTC accessibility and consult riders who depend on the services.
- PRE-WINDOW: Internicola's own answers to CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
- Notes the issues are personal: his youngest daughter lives with autism, microcephaly and developmental disabilities; he grew up with dyslexia and a speech impairment
- Also backed accelerating the outstanding 2024 accessible-housing commitments and disability inclusion in poverty-reduction strategy
“I support protecting and improving Wheel-Trans and TTC accessibility. I would push for more reliable service, accessible stations and stops, and meaningful consultation with riders who depend on these services every day.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'; Prioritize frequent
- Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
- Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.
“Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
No website or social media listed
Mihaela Andrei pushes to build the Park Lawn GO station and fund the Legion Road extension.
- She wants Park Lawn GO built 'rather than re-announced' and the Legion Road extension funded.
- She seeks real relief on Lake Shore Boulevard and Park Lawn, and bus service that actually shows up for Alderwood and Stonegate–Queensway.
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“I'll push for Park Lawn GO to be built rather than re-announced, for the Legion Road extension to be funded, and for real relief on Lake Shore and Park Lawn.”
Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Ted Opitz
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
- Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
- Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.
“Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.”
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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'; As The People’s Lobbyist
- Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
- As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.
“As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'
- Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
- I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.
“I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports
- Answer: Yes.
- Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.
“Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'; Make permits
- Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.
- Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.
“Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value'
- Answer: Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value.
- Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.
“Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'; Require realistic budgets
- Answer: Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding.
- Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.
“Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'
- Answer: Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating.
- Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.
“Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Anthony Internicola chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'; Prioritize repairing existing roads
- Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
- Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.
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“Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Anthony Internicola chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'; Give businesses clear requirements
- Answer: Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals.
- Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.
“Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'; Build a safe
- Answer: Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage.
- Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.
“Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
No website or social media listed
Mihaela Andrei wants it easier to run a shop on Ward 3's main streets.
- She wants permits that take weeks, not a year, plus parking and sidewalks that work for customers.
- She wants a plan for empty storefronts and BIAs at the table whenever something is built above them.
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“Permits that take weeks, not a year. Parking and sidewalks that work for customers. A plan for empty storefronts, and a seat for the BIAs at the table whenever something is built above them.”
Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Ted Opitz
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Amber Morley stands with residents against the Billy Bishop Airport expansion.
- Morley frames the proposed Billy Bishop expansion as a threat to the waterfront, air quality and green spaces.
- She credits residents for standing up to preserve the waterfront.
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“In the face of threats like the proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion, residents have continued to show up and stand up to preserve our waterfront, air quality and the enjoyment of our green spaces.”
Source: Councillor Amber Morley — July Council Roundup · July 31, 2026
Confidence:High
Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Mihaela Andrei pledges to protect public access to the lakefront and close waterfront-trail gaps.
- She says the shoreline belongs to all of Ward 3's eleven neighbourhoods.
- She wants the remaining gaps in the waterfront trail closed and parks held to a visitor-worthy standard.
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“The shoreline is why so many of us are here. I'll protect public access, close the remaining gaps in the waterfront trail, and hold our parks to the standard we'd want if we were showing them off to a visitor, because we are, every summer weekend.”
Source: Mihaela Andrei — campaign site, Where I Stand · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Ted Opitz
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Anthony Internicola chose 'Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards'
- Answer: Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards.
- Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.
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“Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Anthony Internicola chose 'Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours'
- Answer: Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours.
- Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.
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“Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Amber Morley ✓Elected (official result)
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Anthony Internicola
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Mihaela Andrei
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Ted Opitz
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