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Kevin Clarke

Candidate for Mayor

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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?

Improve housing security by removing barriers to growth and addressing substance-abuse environments.

  • Remove barriers to growth to improve housing security
  • Address environments that promote substance abuse, which hinder stability
  • Foster a cleaner, more supportive atmosphere
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“To improve housing security, we must remove barriers to growth. This includes addressing the environments that promote substance abuse, which often hinder stability. By fostering a cleaner, more supportive atmosphere, we can help more residents find and maintain a secure place to live.”

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

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?

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

Zero-tolerance policy for bullying, hate speech, or violent and demeaning behaviour.

  • Zero-tolerance policy for bullying, hate speech, or violent and demeaning behavior toward any resident
  • Hold institutions accountable so equity-deserving groups feel protected, valued, and respected
“I have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, hate speech, or violent and demeaning behavior toward any resident.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Zero tolerance for infringement of others' Charter rights in public spaces; free from harassment and intimidation.

  • Zero tolerance regarding the infringement of others' Charter rights to enjoy their lives
  • Ensure public spaces are free from harassment and intimidation
“I advocate for zero tolerance regarding the infringement of others' Charter rights to enjoy their lives. By ensuring that public spaces are free from harassment and intimidation, we create a secure atmosphere where everyone has positive, productive opportunities to thrive.”

(a few sentences)

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?

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Government

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

Hire more city staff; require essential workers (police, fire, EMS) to live within Toronto.

  • Hire more city staff — police, fire, EMS, municipal workers — to ensure fully staffed, efficient services
  • Prioritize employment criteria requiring essential workers to live within Toronto
  • Workers should be personally invested in the city they serve
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I will prioritize hiring more city staff—including police, fire, EMS, and municipal workers—to ensure our services are fully staffed and efficient. Crucially, I will implement a policy prioritizing employment criteria that requires these essential workers to live within Toronto, ensuring they are personally invested in the city they serve.”

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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