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Heather He

Candidate for Mayor

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?

Faster approvals, responsible development, better use of land; expand affordable and supportive housing.

  • Prioritize housing affordability through faster approvals and responsible development
  • Better use of existing land and buildings
  • Work with other governments to expand affordable and supportive housing
  • Protect tenants from displacement
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“As Mayor, I would prioritize housing affordability through faster approvals, responsible development, and better use of existing land and buildings. I would work with other governments to expand affordable and supportive housing while protecting tenants from displacement.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Freeze residential property taxes for at least two years; transparent spending and procurement review.

  • Freeze residential property taxes for at least two years, subject to a responsible, balanced budget
  • Launch a transparent spending and procurement review
  • Eliminate waste and improve municipal efficiency while protecting essential services
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“My immediate priority would be to freeze residential property taxes for at least two years, subject to a responsible, balanced budget. Toronto families should not be the automatic solution to every budget shortfall. I would launch a transparent spending and procurement review, eliminate waste, and improve municipal efficiency while protecting essential services.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

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.

Combat hate through protection, education, community connection; strengthen victim support.

  • Combat hate through protection, education, and community connection
  • Strengthen victim support, community partnerships, and early intervention
“As Mayor, I would combat hate through protection, education, and community connection. I would strengthen victim support, community partnerships, and early intervention while promoting mutual respect.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Two-Tier Public Safety Framework: emergency coordination plus community prevention.

  • Tier One — Emergency Protection: strengthen coordination among police, firefighters, paramedics, and transit safety services
  • Tier Two — Community Prevention: address risks through mental-health support, crisis intervention, and community partnerships
  • Launch three pilot projects, evaluate results, and expand what works
“As Mayor, I would introduce a Two-Tier Public Safety Framework: Tier One — Emergency Protection: Strengthen coordination among police, firefighters, paramedics, and transit safety services for rapid responses. Tier Two — Community Prevention: Address risks through mental-health support, crisis intervention, and community partnerships.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Reliable TTC, better signal coordination, faster road repairs; pilot free off-peak transit for seniors.

  • Prioritize reliable TTC service
  • Better traffic-signal coordination and faster road repairs
  • Safer walking and cycling routes
  • Evaluate and pilot free off-peak public transit for seniors, with transparent cost and performance reporting
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“I would prioritize reliable TTC service, better traffic-signal coordination, faster road repairs, and safer walking and cycling routes. I would also evaluate and pilot free off-peak public transit for seniors, with transparent cost and performance reporting.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Government

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

Restore public trust through responsible spending, transparent decisions, measurable results.

  • Restore public trust through responsible spending, transparent decisions, and measurable results
  • Protect essential services, reduce waste, and put residents before politics
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“My first priority would be restoring public trust through responsible spending, transparent decisions, and measurable results. As the founder of Care Bank in 2010, I have spent 16 years building community cooperation across generations.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

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?

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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?

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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?

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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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