Housing
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← Councillor - Ward 4 (Parkdale-High Park)
Debbie King
Candidate for Councillor - Ward 4 (Parkdale-High Park)
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.
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?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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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?
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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?
King supports a reimagined High Park and a car restriction, while saying the plan still needs updates.
- King was against suspending the High Park Movement Strategy and redoing consultations, in response to the High Park Access survey covered by CBC News.
- She said she supports a reimagined vision for the park, though the plan needs some other updates.
- She stated plainly that she supports a car restriction in High Park.
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“I certainly support a reimagined vision for the park. I support a car restriction.”
Source: No cars in High Park? City councillor candidates in Ward 4 clash over redesign plan (CBC Toronto) · October 19, 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?
Debbie King supports stronger by-law enforcement and directing pet-licensing revenue to shelters and parks.
- King strongly agrees that increased by-law patrols and ticketing are needed to deter illegal off-leash activity.
- She would put more licensing revenue toward animal shelters, improving off-leash areas and strengthening enforcement.
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“Dog licensing benefits pet owners, supports responsible pet ownership and helps fund Toronto Animal Shelters. I would support putting more licensing revenue toward animal shelters, improving off-leash areas and strengthening by-law enforcement.”
Source: Paws for Parks — Ward 4 candidate questionnaire, Debbie King · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
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