Comments on: Announcing my candidacy for Toronto City Council, Ward 27

By: Chris Tindal » Campaign principles

Chris Tindal » Campaign principles — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:43:10 +0000

[...] we launched this campaign yesterday I shared a letter outlining why I’m running and some of the policy issues I intend to focus on in this election. Today I want to take a step back and talk about [...]

By: Chris Tindal

Chris Tindal — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:45:26 +0000

Hi Bob, I am, in fact, supportive of expanding our city's cycling infrastructure, including bike lanes on Jarvis. You can read more of my thoughts on "complete streets" by clicking here.

By: Bob Jones

Bob Jones — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:05:28 +0000

You can have my vote if you say you are in favour of the bike lane on Jarvis.

By: JAY MERLING

JAY MERLING — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:22:09 +0000

As a gay person who has lived in the “village” since I moved to Toronto 10 years ago, I agree 100% Chris with your outlook on this subject. However, one could see this as a wider acceptance to the gay community as gay owned business are now spreading through-out Toronto. For me, I feel this is was a positive move of unconditional acceptance towards gays, lesbian businesses.

By: Chris Tindal

Chris Tindal — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:19:14 +0000

@JBD Here’s a short answer for now, though a longer one will come soon as well. The Church and Wellesley neighbourhood has been critical for the LGBT community for decades, and Church Street has become its heart. Like any area it has gone through many natural changes, but recently the changes along Church have raised concerns (most notably due to the loss of many businesses). We could euphemistically call this a period of “transition,” while some have called it a crisis. I use the words “accidental evolution” because there does not appear to be a clear plan or direction supported by the community. I’m in the early stages of bringing stakeholders together to discuss what Church should look like in the near and more distant future. My assumption is that it should continue to be a vibrant hub for Toronto’s LGBTQ community; the question is, what should that hub now look like? How have the needs of that community changed? Those are not questions I presume to be able to answer alone, I only hope to facilitate the dialog and help it move forward. Finally, this will be an open process, so please consider this an invitation to be involved.

Does that help clarify?

By: JBD

JBD — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:03:58 +0000

“For example, a conversation about Church Streetâ€™s accidental evolution is long overdue, and as a community we need to address what kind of Church Street we want.”
Could you please clarify what this means

By: Matthew Clarke

Matthew Clarke — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:17:35 +0000

Good luck Chris! Wish I could volunteer for your campaign! I checked a map though, Ward 27 is like totally a long way from Ottawa. ;)

By: james dubro

james dubro — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:19:07 +0000

Great news!–A seasoned pro who is also Green (but not behind the ears!) best..james dubro

By: Camille Labchuk

Camille Labchuk — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:02:32 +0000

I’m very exited to hear you are throwing your hat into the ring, Chris. Can’t wait to work on your campaign!

By: Brook Kavanagh

Brook Kavanagh — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:54:00 +0000

I agree we need to collectively articulate what kind of community we want, and work together to create systems to get us there. You have my support.