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Matthew Boateng

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 5 (York South-Weston)

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?

Matthew Boateng calls housing costs the number one issue, pushing for more affordable homes for renters being priced out.

  • He says housing costs are the number one issue at the door.
  • His affordability plank calls for more affordable homes and fair fares.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Most households in Ward 5 rent, and rent has climbed far faster than pay.”

Source: Matthew Boateng for City Councillor | Ward 5 York South-Weston · October 18, 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?

Matthew Boateng says residents shouldn't have to plan their evenings around which route feels safe, calling for prevention-first safety.

  • He argues safety comes from prevention, lighting, clean streets and youth having somewhere to be.
  • His model is prevention before punishment, built with the community rather than imposed on it.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Residents shouldn't have to plan their evening around which route feels safe. Poor lighting, neglected public space and a lack of anywhere for young people to go turn ordinary streets into places people avoid.”

Source: The Platform | Matthew Boateng for Ward 5 York South-Weston · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Matthew Boateng champions Ward 5's workers — tradespeople, drivers, warehouse and construction workers — who can't afford to live here.

  • He backs the trades, small business and local hiring.
  • He wants a local economy where the people who build the city can afford to stay in it.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Ward 5 is full of tradespeople, drivers, warehouse and construction workers, gig workers and small business owners. They keep Toronto running — and are increasingly unable to afford to live in it.”

Source: The Platform | Matthew Boateng for Ward 5 York South-Weston · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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

Matthew Boateng wants youth opportunity through mentorship, apprenticeships and real first jobs so young people don't leave the ward.

  • He pledges mentorship, apprenticeships, scholarships and real first jobs for young people.
  • He cites 16.8% Toronto youth unemployment in April 2026 as evidence of the access gap.
“Young people in Ward 5 aren't short on ability. They're short on access — to mentors, to paid experience, to the first door that opens the rest.”

(a few sentences)

Source: The Platform | Matthew Boateng for Ward 5 York South-Weston · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Matthew Boateng promises to end the isolation seniors face through safe buildings, reliable transit and better services.

  • He pledges safe buildings, reliable transit and healthcare advocacy for seniors.
  • He describes isolation as the issue too many seniors face alone.
“Safe buildings, reliable transit, healthcare advocacy and an end to the isolation too many seniors face alone.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Matthew Boateng for City Councillor | Ward 5 York South-Weston · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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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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