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Enzo Torrone

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence)

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?

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Yes'; I believe parks are meant to be shared community spaces, not places to live. If suitable indoor housing is ava

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I believe parks are meant to be shared community spaces, not places to live. If suitable indoor housing is available that meets a person’s needs, I believe they should be supported in moving indoors, where they can have a safer and more sanitary environment.
“I believe parks are meant to be shared community spaces, not places to live. If suitable indoor housing is available that meets a person’s needs, I believe they should be supported in moving indoors, where they can have a safer and more sanitary environment.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'No'; I support responsible development that strengthens our community, but I oppose overdevelopment, especially in

  • Answer: No.
  • I support responsible development that strengthens our community, but I oppose overdevelopment, especially in established single-family home neighborhoods. Growth should be balanced with the character, infrastructure, traffic, and quality of life of existing residents.
“I support responsible development that strengthens our community, but I oppose overdevelopment, especially in established single-family home neighborhoods. Growth should be balanced with the character, infrastructure, traffic, and quality of life of existing residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs'

  • Answer: Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs.
  • I believe reducing approval times and development charges should be the priority. Lowering the cost and time required to build housing can increase supply and reduce costs passed on to buyers and renters, improving overall affordability.
“I believe reducing approval times and development charges should be the priority. Lowering the cost and time required to build housing can increase supply and reduce costs passed on to buyers and renters, improving overall affordability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies'

  • Answer: Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies.
  • I support lowering municipal charges to help reduce the cost of building housing. I believe this could encourage more construction and make housing more affordable for buyers and renters.
“I support lowering municipal charges to help reduce the cost of building housing. I believe this could encourage more construction and make housing more affordable for buyers and renters.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'; I support focusing new housing along major corridors and

  • Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
  • I support focusing new housing along major corridors and near transit. I think this would allow Toronto to grow while respecting established neighbourhoods, and could also help reduce traffic, car dependence and environmental impacts.
“I support focusing new housing along major corridors and near transit. I think this would allow Toronto to grow while respecting established neighbourhoods, and could also help reduce traffic, car dependence and environmental impacts.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

  • Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
  • I think Toronto should continue providing affordable housing while working with experienced developers and operators. Given the challenges TCHC has faced, these partnerships could improve building quality, maintenance, safety and accountability.
“I think Toronto should continue providing affordable housing while working with experienced developers and operators. Given the challenges TCHC has faced, these partnerships could improve building quality, maintenance, safety and accountability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects'; I support keeping a steady pipeline of projects while

  • Answer: Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects.
  • I support keeping a steady pipeline of projects while expanding apprenticeships and training. I believe combining predictable work with a skilled workforce can increase construction capacity and support good local jobs.
“I support keeping a steady pipeline of projects while expanding apprenticeships and training. I believe combining predictable work with a skilled workforce can increase construction capacity and support good local jobs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

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

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; I support keeping property-tax increases roughly in line with

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
  • I support keeping property-tax increases roughly in line with inflation and population, but only if we can first get spending under control and make sure tax dollars are being used responsibly.
“I support keeping property-tax increases roughly in line with inflation and population, but only if we can first get spending under control and make sure tax dollars are being used responsibly.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Yes'; I believe additional revenue may be necessary if budgets are responsibly managed and funding is still insuffic

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I believe additional revenue may be necessary if budgets are responsibly managed and funding is still insufficient. Before asking residents to pay more, however, I feel we should first look carefully for waste and ensure existing tax dollars are used wisely.
“I believe additional revenue may be necessary if budgets are responsibly managed and funding is still insufficient. Before asking residents to pay more, however, I feel we should first look carefully for waste and ensure existing tax dollars are used wisely.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'; I support reducing or redesigning lower-priority services first.

  • Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
  • I support reducing or redesigning lower-priority services first. I also believe Toronto should maintain an emergency reserve and bank appropriate year-end surpluses to help manage unexpected costs without immediately raising taxes.
“I support reducing or redesigning lower-priority services first. I also believe Toronto should maintain an emergency reserve and bank appropriate year-end surpluses to help manage unexpected costs without immediately raising taxes.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'

  • Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.
  • I would choose property taxes as the least disruptive option, but I don’t believe new taxes should be introduced. Property-tax revenue should support responsible spending, with the focus on controlling costs rather than continually raising revenue.
“I would choose property taxes as the least disruptive option, but I don’t believe new taxes should be introduced. Property-tax revenue should support responsible spending, with the focus on controlling costs rather than continually raising revenue.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Emergency services

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

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence'; I support all three areas

  • Answer: Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence.
  • I support all three areas, but I lean toward enforcement, particularly addressing weapon offences. I also believe prevention, treatment and better-maintained public spaces can play an important role in improving safety.
“I support all three areas, but I lean toward enforcement, particularly addressing weapon offences. I also believe prevention, treatment and better-maintained public spaces can play an important role in improving safety.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'

  • Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
  • I would support an increase above inflation only to ensure TPS is properly staffed. Once staffing needs are met, funding could track inflation, while using civilian services for appropriate entry-level responsibilities may help reduce overall costs.
“I would support an increase above inflation only to ensure TPS is properly staffed. Once staffing needs are met, funding could track inflation, while using civilian services for appropriate entry-level responsibilities may help reduce overall costs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'; I think a balanced approach is important.

  • Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
  • I think a balanced approach is important. Streets should support transit, walking and cycling, but also deliveries, trades, accessibility, essential vehicle access and reasonable parking. Good planning should try to accommodate these needs wherever possible.
“I think a balanced approach is important. Streets should support transit, walking and cycling, but also deliveries, trades, accessibility, essential vehicle access and reasonable parking. Good planning should try to accommodate these needs wherever possible.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'New rapid-transit lines and extensions'; I lean toward expansion

  • Answer: New rapid-transit lines and extensions.
  • I lean toward expansion, especially where new rapid-transit lines can connect underserved areas and support future growth. At the same time, I think funding should still maintain existing infrastructure and improve service reliability so the system we have continues to work well
“I lean toward expansion, especially where new rapid-transit lines can connect underserved areas and support future growth. At the same time, I think funding should still maintain existing infrastructure and improve service reliability so the system we have continues to work well”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'No'; I am not in favour of road-pricing measures. I believe we should focus on a practical, sustainable traffic-man

  • Answer: No.
  • I am not in favour of road-pricing measures. I believe we should focus on a practical, sustainable traffic-management plan that addresses congestion and environmental needs without placing additional taxes or costs on residents.
“I am not in favour of road-pricing measures. I believe we should focus on a practical, sustainable traffic-management plan that addresses congestion and environmental needs without placing additional taxes or costs on residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use'

  • Answer: Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use.
  • I support mandatory data disclosure so Toronto can understand how autonomous taxis affect safety, congestion, curb use and transportation planning. Good data will help the city make informed decisions and adjust policies when needed.
“I support mandatory data disclosure so Toronto can understand how autonomous taxis affect safety, congestion, curb use and transportation planning. Good data will help the city make informed decisions and adjust policies when needed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

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

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
  • I support stronger advocacy with the province. Toronto should have greater authority to make decisions on local issues, while continuing to work with the province where cooperation is needed.
“I support stronger advocacy with the province. Toronto should have greater authority to make decisions on local issues, while continuing to work with the province where cooperation is needed.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone 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.
  • I support using competitive contracts where they provide better value, along with specialized agencies with clear performance expectations. I think both approaches can improve efficiency while maintaining accountability and quality.
“I support using competitive contracts where they provide better value, along with specialized agencies with clear performance expectations. I think both approaches can improve efficiency while maintaining accountability and quality.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'; I selected resident services because technology should make life

  • Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.
  • I selected resident services because technology should make life easier for residents. I also believe investments should be used wherever they make sense to improve efficiency, accountability and the quality of public services.
“I selected resident services because technology should make life easier for residents. I also believe investments should be used wherever they make sense to improve efficiency, accountability and the quality of public services.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'; I believe decisions should not rest on one person’s views.

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
  • I believe decisions should not rest on one person’s views. We should listen to different perspectives and work toward practical solutions that reflect the needs and priorities of the majority.
“I believe decisions should not rest on one person’s views. We should listen to different perspectives and work toward practical solutions that reflect the needs and priorities of the majority.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'

  • Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
  • I would support strict rules to make sure information is only used for its intended purpose. Clear limits on access, retention and sharing would help protect privacy while still allowing the technology to support public safety.
“I would support strict rules to make sure information is only used for its intended purpose. Clear limits on access, retention and sharing would help protect privacy while still allowing the technology to support public safety.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone 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.
  • I believe everyone should have the right to demonstrate peacefully and safely. At the same time, transportation and access to essential services should remain open, with a respectful balance between protest rights and the needs of others.
“I believe everyone should have the right to demonstrate peacefully and safely. At the same time, transportation and access to essential services should remain open, with a respectful balance between protest rights and the needs of others.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Yes'; I believe transparency is important, and residents should be able to clearly see how their tax dollars are bei

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I believe transparency is important, and residents should be able to clearly see how their tax dollars are being spent. Providing project budgets, timelines, and regular updates would help build trust and accountability.
“I believe transparency is important, and residents should be able to clearly see how their tax dollars are being spent. Providing project budgets, timelines, and regular updates would help build trust and accountability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
  • I support stronger professional project management, procurement and contracting. I also think limiting scope changes and fully funding projects upfront are important, with changes only when needed to address a genuine viability issue.
“I support stronger professional project management, procurement and contracting. I also think limiting scope changes and fully funding projects upfront are important, with changes only when needed to address a genuine viability issue.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Sell, consolidate or close facilities the city cannot sustainably maintain'

  • Answer: Sell, consolidate or close facilities the city cannot sustainably maintain.
  • I support reducing the city’s asset base where properties are no longer needed. Selling or consolidating surplus properties could reduce costs for taxpayers while putting valuable assets to better use
“I support reducing the city’s asset base where properties are no longer needed. Selling or consolidating surplus properties could reduce costs for taxpayers while putting valuable assets to better use”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'

  • Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
  • I support prioritizing basic maintenance and keeping existing infrastructure in good repair. I believe maintaining what we already have is more responsible and cost-effective than continually adding new infrastructure.
“I support prioritizing basic maintenance and keeping existing infrastructure in good repair. I believe maintaining what we already have is more responsible and cost-effective than continually adding new infrastructure.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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

Enzo Torrone chose 'Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses'; I support lowering commercial taxes and fees.

  • Answer: Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses.
  • I support lowering commercial taxes and fees. I believe this could help small local businesses stay open, support local employment and strengthen Toronto’s economy.
“I support lowering commercial taxes and fees. I believe this could help small local businesses stay open, support local employment and strengthen Toronto’s economy.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Enzo Torrone chose 'Direct financial bids, tax measures or customized agreements'

  • Answer: Direct financial bids, tax measures or customized agreements.
  • I lean toward targeted tax reductions or incentives for major employers and investments that can provide clear economic benefits to Toronto, including jobs, investment and long-term growth.
“I lean toward targeted tax reductions or incentives for major employers and investments that can provide clear economic benefits to Toronto, including jobs, investment and long-term growth.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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?

Enzo Torrone 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.
  • I believe safety should always come first when reviewing road lanes. Changes should be based on clear evidence, while also considering how they affect congestion, traffic flow and the needs of all road users.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I believe safety should always come first when reviewing road lanes. Changes should be based on clear evidence, while also considering how they affect congestion, traffic flow and the needs of all road users.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Enzo Torrone chose 'Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours'; I support reducing barriers for arts

  • Answer: Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours.
  • I support reducing barriers for arts, culture and nightlife. Making it easier and more affordable to operate can help local businesses, artists and cultural organizations thrive while contributing to vibrant and active communities.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I support reducing barriers for arts, culture and nightlife. Making it easier and more affordable to operate can help local businesses, artists and cultural organizations thrive while contributing to vibrant and active communities.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 8 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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