Amanda Coombs

Amanda Coombs chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

• Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
• Public delivery: Toronto needs more housing that people can actually afford. I would prioritize affordable and supportive housing for families, seniors, people with disabilities and residents at risk of displacement, while continuing to support responsible housing growth across the city.

“Public delivery: Toronto needs more housing that people can actually afford. I would prioritize affordable and supportive housing for families, seniors, people with disabilities and residents at risk of displacement, while continuing to support responsible housing growth across the city.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; Toronto should reduce unnecessary delays and make routine

• Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
• Toronto should reduce unnecessary delays and make routine approvals more efficient while maintaining strong standards for safety and responsible development. Faster approvals can lower costs and help deliver housing sooner without sacrificing the needs of existing communities.

“Toronto should reduce unnecessary delays and make routine approvals more efficient while maintaining strong standards for safety and responsible development. Faster approvals can lower costs and help deliver housing sooner without sacrificing the needs of existing communities.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'; Toronto should use City land

• Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
• Toronto should use City land, funding and incentives to expand affordable and supportive housing through strong partnerships with non-profit and community housing providers, while also maintaining a direct role where City ownership can protect long-term affordability.

“Toronto should use City land, funding and incentives to expand affordable and supportive housing through strong partnerships with non-profit and community housing providers, while also maintaining a direct role where City ownership can protect long-term affordability.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'

• Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
• The greatest density should be located near rapid transit and major corridors where residents can more easily access jobs and services. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, affordable and family-sized housing, and protections against displacement of existing communities.

“The greatest density should be located near rapid transit and major corridors where residents can more easily access jobs and services. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, affordable and family-sized housing, and protections against displacement of existing communities.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Yes'; Yes. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. When safe, accessible and appropriate indoor

• Answer: Yes.
• Yes. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. When safe, accessible and appropriate indoor space is available and meets the individual’s needs, the City should support the transition indoors while ensuring public parks remain safe and accessible for everyone.

“Yes. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. When safe, accessible and appropriate indoor space is available and meets the individual’s needs, the City should support the transition indoors while ensuring public parks remain safe and accessible for everyone.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Coombs (Ward 7) would push stronger accessibility standards in new developments and more barrier-free housing.

• PRE-WINDOW: Coombs'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
• Supports accelerating Toronto's accessible-housing commitments and stronger accessibility standards in new developments
• Wants housing options that let individuals with disabilities live independently and with dignity

“I will advocate for stronger accessibility standards in new developments, more affordable barrier-free housing, and housing options that allow individuals with disabilities to live independently and with dignity.”

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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

Amanda Coombs chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Toronto must balance affordability with the need to maintain

• Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
• Toronto must balance affordability with the need to maintain reliable public services. Property-tax revenues should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth, while the City finds efficiencies and pursues other fair revenue sources before placing additional pressure on residents.

“Toronto must balance affordability with the need to maintain reliable public services. Property-tax revenues should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth, while the City finds efficiencies and pursues other fair revenue sources before placing additional pressure on residents.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Yes'; Yes. Toronto cannot continue deferring critical repairs to roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure. The City

• Answer: Yes.
• Yes. Toronto cannot continue deferring critical repairs to roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure. The City should identify fair, responsible revenue options while continuing to pursue provincial and federal funding and protecting residents already struggling with affordability.

“Yes. Toronto cannot continue deferring critical repairs to roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure. The City should identify fair, responsible revenue options while continuing to pursue provincial and federal funding and protecting residents already struggling with affordability.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

• Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
• Public safety requires prevention as well as enforcement. I would prioritize mental-health and crisis response, addiction supports and youth intervention to address problems before they escalate, while ensuring police and other emergency services are available when needed.

“Public safety requires prevention as well as enforcement. I would prioritize mental-health and crisis response, addiction supports and youth intervention to address problems before they escalate, while ensuring police and other emergency services are available when needed.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; Transit, walking and cycling should generally be prioritized so more people can move

• Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
• Transit, walking and cycling should generally be prioritized so more people can move safely and efficiently. However, street planning must always protect accessibility and emergency access and consider the needs of businesses, deliveries, trades and residents who rely on vehicles.

“Transit, walking and cycling should generally be prioritized so more people can move safely and efficiently. However, street planning must always protect accessibility and emergency access and consider the needs of businesses, deliveries, trades and residents who rely on vehicles.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'; If autonomous taxis operate in Toronto

• Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
• If autonomous taxis operate in Toronto, accessibility and equitable service must come first. Services should accommodate people with disabilities, meet clear safety and service standards, and provide fair geographic coverage so communities are not left behind.

“If autonomous taxis operate in Toronto, accessibility and equitable service must come first. Services should accommodate people with disabilities, meet clear safety and service standards, and provide fair geographic coverage so communities are not left behind.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'No'; No. Transportation improvements need sustainable funding, but additional charges should not increase costs for

• Answer: No.
• No. Transportation improvements need sustainable funding, but additional charges should not increase costs for residents already struggling with affordability. Toronto should prioritize reliable transit and pursue fair funding options that do not disproportionately burden working families.

“No. Transportation improvements need sustainable funding, but additional charges should not increase costs for residents already struggling with affordability. Toronto should prioritize reliable transit and pursue fair funding options that do not disproportionately burden working families.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration'

• Answer: Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration.
• People have a right to peaceful protest, but that right should be balanced with public safety and access to essential services. Clear, fair rules should protect demonstrations while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, transit and other critical services accessible.

“People have a right to peaceful protest, but that right should be balanced with public safety and access to essential services. Clear, fair rules should protect demonstrations while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, transit and other critical services accessible.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

• Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
• Toronto should maintain strong internal capacity to deliver reliable public services and remain directly accountable to residents. External expertise can be used where appropriate, but essential services should not be outsourced simply to reduce short-term costs.

“Toronto should maintain strong internal capacity to deliver reliable public services and remain directly accountable to residents. External expertise can be used where appropriate, but essential services should not be outsourced simply to reduce short-term costs.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'; Technology can support public safety

• Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
• Technology can support public safety, but its use must be balanced with residents’ privacy and individual rights. Toronto should establish clear rules on data collection, access, retention and sharing, with strong oversight and accountability to prevent misuse.

“Technology can support public safety, but its use must be balanced with residents’ privacy and individual rights. Toronto should establish clear rules on data collection, access, retention and sharing, with strong oversight and accountability to prevent misuse.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'; Technology should make City services easier and faster for

• Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.
• Technology should make City services easier and faster for residents to access. Toronto should improve digital tools for permits, licences, payments and service requests while ensuring residents who are seniors, have disabilities or face digital barriers can still access in-person support.

“Technology should make City services easier and faster for residents to access. Toronto should improve digital tools for permits, licences, payments and service requests while ensuring residents who are seniors, have disabilities or face digital barriers can still access in-person support.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals'

• Answer: Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals.
• Toronto should work constructively with the Province to secure funding and advance priorities that benefit residents, while continuing to advocate firmly for Toronto’s needs. Effective leadership means building partnerships without compromising the interests of our communities.

“Toronto should work constructively with the Province to secure funding and advance priorities that benefit residents, while continuing to advocate firmly for Toronto’s needs. Effective leadership means building partnerships without compromising the interests of our communities.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Yes'; Yes. Residents deserve transparency about how public dollars are being spent. Major capital projects should ha

• Answer: Yes.
• Yes. Residents deserve transparency about how public dollars are being spent. Major capital projects should have clear, accessible information on budgets, timelines, delays and performance so residents can track progress and hold the City accountable for results.

“Yes. Residents deserve transparency about how public dollars are being spent. Major capital projects should have clear, accessible information on budgets, timelines, delays and performance so residents can track progress and hold the City accountable for results.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built'; If strong mayor powers are used

• Answer: overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built.
• If strong mayor powers are used, they should be exercised cautiously and transparently. Housing is an urgent priority, but decisions must still consider affordability, infrastructure, community needs and the voices of residents affected by development.

“If strong mayor powers are used, they should be exercised cautiously and transparently. Housing is an urgent priority, but decisions must still consider affordability, infrastructure, community needs and the voices of residents affected by development.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance'; Toronto needs a reliable

• Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance.
• Toronto needs a reliable, dedicated approach to maintaining roads, sidewalks, facilities and other critical infrastructure. Any new revenue should be fair and transparent, reserved for necessary repairs, and designed to minimize the impact on residents already facing affordability pressures.

“Toronto needs a reliable, dedicated approach to maintaining roads, sidewalks, facilities and other critical infrastructure. Any new revenue should be fair and transparent, reserved for necessary repairs, and designed to minimize the impact on residents already facing affordability pressures.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Amanda Coombs chose 'Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life'

• Answer: Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life.
• Toronto attracts investment when it is a city where people want and can afford to live and work. We should strengthen housing affordability, transportation, public safety, infrastructure and quality of life, creating conditions where businesses, workers and communities can succeed.

“Toronto attracts investment when it is a city where people want and can afford to live and work. We should strengthen housing affordability, transportation, public safety, infrastructure and quality of life, creating conditions where businesses, workers and communities can succeed.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 7 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High