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Sharmarke Ali

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?

Would champion sensible rent controls and expand social housing programs so every Ward 5 resident has a secure and dignified place to live.

  • Champion sensible rent controls.
  • Expand social housing programs.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We will champion sensible rent controls and the expansion of social housing programs to ensure that every resident in Ward 5 has a secure and dignified place to live.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

Would invest in after-school mentors and safe recreational hubs to make streets safer through proactive engagement and care.

  • Invest in after-school mentors.
  • Create safe recreational hubs giving youth paths for success.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We will invest in after-school mentors and safe recreational hubs to provide paths for success, making our streets safer through proactive engagement and care.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Would fight for increased bus frequency and faster completion of major infrastructure projects in Ward 5.

  • Increased bus frequency.
  • Faster completion of major infrastructure projects in the ward.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We deserve transit that works. Ali will fight for increased bus frequency and the faster completion of major infrastructure projects in our ward.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

Confidence:High

Government

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

Would push for digital modernization at City Hall so repair and service requests are tracked and resolved with full transparency.

  • Digital modernization at City Hall.
  • Track and resolve requests for repairs and services with full transparency.
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“Ali will push for digital modernization at City Hall to ensure your requests for repairs and services are tracked and resolved with full transparency.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

Confidence:High

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?

Would reduce red tape for neighbourhood shops and create grants for young entrepreneurs to launch businesses in Weston.

  • Reduce red tape for neighborhood shops.
  • Create grants encouraging young entrepreneurs to launch their dreams in Weston.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Ali is dedicated to reducing red tape for neighborhood shops and creating grants that encourage young entrepreneurs to launch their dreams right here in Weston.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Would protect local parks and promote green energy initiatives for a healthy environment for children.

  • Protect local parks.
  • Promote green energy initiatives.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“We will protect our local parks and promote green energy initiatives to ensure a healthy environment for our children to grow up in.”

Source: Sharmarke Ali — campaign website

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?

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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?

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?

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