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Mike Colle

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence)

Elected (official result)

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?

Mike Colle made the Lawrence Heights affordable-housing revitalization a top city priority.

  • He got approval for the Lawrence Heights Phase 2 and 3 affordable-housing revitalization plan as the City's number-one priority.
  • He also championed a 19-storey, 130-unit Reena residence for people with developmental disabilities.
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“Approval in getting the Lawrence Heights Phase 2 and 3 revitalization affordable-housing plan the City's number-one priority.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Mike Colle wants tax credits for security costs at schools and places of worship.

  • He requested tax credits to offset security costs for schools and places of worship.
  • He also created bubble by-laws and asked for joint RCMP, OPP and TPS anti-hate task forces.
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“Requesting tax credits for security costs at schools and places of worship.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Mike Colle makes community safety and strong neighbourhood policing 'job #1'.

  • He demands full-time RCMP and OPP presence on the ground against gun violence at streets, schools, synagogues and small businesses.
  • He backs more police resources and led the push to raise the police budget to $1.5 billion.
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“Community Safety and support for strong neighbourhood policing is job #1. Standing firmly against Anti-Semitic attacks of violence and in full support of more Police resources and call for RCMP and OPP's engagement.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Mike Colle champions the Eglinton Crosstown and stopped a four-year Bathurst-Eglinton closure.

  • He highlights eight new Eglinton Crosstown stations now open.
  • He stopped Metrolinx from closing Bathurst and Eglinton for four years to build the Crosstown station.
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“Revitalization of Eglinton West Underway, with Eight New Eglinton Crosstown Stations Open. Stopped Metrolinx from closing Bathurst and Eglinton for four years to build the Crosstown Bathurst Station.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Mike Colle wants speed cameras back at schools and bold fixes for congestion.

  • He wants speed cameras returned at schools: 'Our children's safety is Paramount.'
  • He pledges to combat congestion at the Allen Expressway, Eglinton and Lawrence with new infrastructure changes.
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“Bringing Back Speed Cameras at our Schools: "Our children's safety is Paramount", we need to ensure that our children are protected on their way to and from school. Combating Congestion at the Allen Expressway, Eglinton, and Lawrence with Bold, New Infrastructure Changes.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Mike Colle fights 'hyper-development' mandates and wants to control overdevelopment.

  • He works with Marlee-Glencairn residents to control extreme overdevelopment and demands adequate infrastructure plans first.
  • He is leading the battle to save Lawrence Plaza from hyper-development.
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“Working With Marlee-Glencairn Residents to Control Extreme Overdevelopment Due to Provincial Planning Changes and Ensure There Is an Adequate Infrastructure Plan for Traffic Improvements, Sewer Capacity and Community Services.”

Source: Mike Colle for Eglinton-Lawrence — campaign site · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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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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