Toronto Ward 2 Candidate Review

Toronto Municipal Election 2014

Welcome to our candidate review page. We have tried to put together some info on each candidate, mostly from candidate webpages.

Information on some candidates may be missing, and we encourage you continue researching candidates using the following tools:

1) The ChoiceStorm Toronto Municipal Election 2014 Candidate List

2) If candidate contact info is missing from our pages, you can also check EveryCandidate. Link in the references below.

3) The Toronto Position Primer, which provides "a side-by-side comparison of council candidates’ views on the issues that matter." Link in the references below.

Candidate	Platform	Experience	Campaign
Abukar, Munira			Munira Abukar's fully developed website is http://www.muniraabukar.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Adeoba, Benn	"Building a Stronger Infrastructure: - Reforming a faster, efficient and affordable transit system. - Preserving our environment with proactive road maintenance. - Promoting access to quality of life with improved services. - Building a Stronger Community: - Supporting innovation and leadership through quality education - Protecting and ensuring community safety - Resolving shelter inequality through affordable social housing Building a Stronger Economy: - Keeping taxes low and boosting consumer confidence - Fostering youth employment by improving business climate - Halting wasteful spending and ensuring a balanced budget"	"Benn, together with his siblings, immigrated to Canada from Africa 16 years ago, in pursuit of the Canadian dream. With background in Business Accounting (Humber College), Property Management (IHM), and 3rd Level CGA Candidate, Benn believes in the power of continuing education. As a real estate broker with Canada’s number one brokerage, Benn has enjoyed helping Canadian residents to acquire their dreams, while gaining outstanding sales achievement awards. Benn understands the principle of progression. His career began as a Security Officer while attending college. With demonstration of strong leadership, dedication and hard work, He shortly became the Director of Security and Operations at Etobicoke’s Cloverdale Mall. He later pursued a property management certificate and progressively became a property manager, managing not-for-profit social housing and co-operative homes, condominiums and shopping plaza. With your help, if elected, Benn plans to bring his management experience to assist our City Council in balancing budgets, preventative maintenance, through meeting etiquette."	Benn Adeoba’s fully developed website is http://www.buildetobicoke.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Bueno-Bradley, Edmund			Edmun Bueno-Bradley's fully developed website is http://www.edbuenobradley.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Caravaggio, David	Platform Headings: "Fair taxes Better roads Job growth Efficient ttc Mature city council Careful planning Fiscal responsibility Non-partisan approach Community services Canadian spirit"	"I was born and raised in Toronto, and love my city as I love Canada. My business is in industrial property management, and have over twenty five years of entrepreneurial experience in the Etobicoke and surrounding areas. My place is on Sherway Gardens Road...I also operate an organic farm in Caledon. In my spare time I volunteer, read, cook, workout, and hike with my dogs. I am a supporter of the arts, world cultures, and enjoy visiting the AGO, ROM, COC, Woodbine races, various restaurants, concerts and sporting events in the city. I have the opportunity, and the vision to dedicate myself to the City of Toronto and the people of Ward 2 Etobicoke as Councillor."	David Caravaggio’s fully developed website is http://www.davidcaravaggio.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Chahal, Ranjeet			We have not found Ranjeet Chahal's website. If anyone has details, pass them on.
Cronkite, Doug			We have not found Doug Cronkite's website. If anyone has details, pass them on.
Domise, Andray	Platform Headings: "Business Development Transit Roads Public Infrastructure Respect for Your Tax Dollars, and for You Engaging Youth in the Community Putting Young People to Work Public Spaces"	"Andray is a writer, financial planner, and a manager for one of Canada's largest group insurance companies. Since his early years in university, Andray has had a passion for engaging underrepresented communities, as well as volunteering for political campaigns to encourage voter turnout. Andray was born in Toronto to an immigrant Jamaican family, and grew up in and around the Rexdale area. As a University of Windsor student, he wrote political opinion columns for their student paper The Lance. He was also involved in local politics, volunteering for provincial and federal election campaigns in the Windsor West riding. Andray would go on to enter the financial industry while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. As a financial planner, Andray taught financial literacy classes for the Toronto District School Board, specializing in investments and retirement planning. He remained active with local politics at the time, volunteering for various municipal, provincial, and federal election campaigns. Today, Andray lives in Etobicoke, and works in the downtown core as a Best Practices manager. His role in training sales staff, supervising the sales practices of team members, and building relationships with corporate business partners, has prepared him for the task of being a voice for Rexdale residents. He understands the issues with transit, education, and business growth that are needed to build a vibrant, thriving community in Ward 2. He will work tirelessly to help our ward do better."	Andray Domise’s fully developed website is http://andraydomise.nationbuilder.com/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Ford, Rob			Rob Ford is active on twitter. Learn more about him there. @TOMayorFord
Garcia, Michelle			We have not found Michelle Garcia's website. If anyone has details, pass them on.
Lagakos, Theo	Platform Headings: "Gridlock Low Property Taxes Creating Economic Opportunities Keeping Our Streets Safe Responsible Government Creating a more Vibrant Community"	"Theo Lagakos is a long-term resident of Etobicke North. He is socially progressive and believes in fiscal responsibility. A passionate political enthusiast Theo is looking to make a difference for his community of Etobicoke North. Theo has worked in the private and public sectors including the Ontario Legislature. At present he is the Vice President of Local 533 at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporations Slots at Woodbine. In this capacity he was involved in successfully representing the employees in the last round of negotiations with the OLG. Representing the employees at the OLG means understanding and communicating how important it is to find a balance in the workplace for employees and employer alike. Theo graduated from York University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s Degree in political science. Committed to representing everyone in Etobicoke North, Theo is a strong advocate for accountability and insists that Toronto City Council be transparent in its actions, inclusive in its considerations and responsible for its decisions."	Theo Lagakos’s fully developed website is http://teamtheo.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
LaRocque, Luke	"When it comes to specific needs for Ward 2, I think we need to work for: strong city services and fair taxes. major investments in road repairs. more frequent off-peak and late-night buses. safer, cleaner parks. more job opportunities with local businesses. a community connection program for newcomers. a constituency office in the ward, bringing City Hall to you."	"Luke is a father, husband, and community developer. He grew up and has spent most of his life in north Etobicoke, and knows that it's one of the best places to live in Toronto. Like any good community, its diversity, community institutions, and mix of residential and business areas form its foundation and make it unique. Luke is passionate about supporting the community and will work hard to make sure that you’ll see a positive difference in the neighbourhood. Covering a broad range of experiences, Luke has worked with marginalized youth and refugees, managed independent arts organizations, and started his own business. He studied at the University of Toronto and has a Master’s degree with a focus on urban and international development. He has worked and volunteered with communities both here in Rexdale with a local road hockey league and abroad, with a relief organization in Malawi, Africa. Having actively volunteered throughout his life, today he supports the work of Sanctuary Toronto and Matthew House. He is an advocate for the cultural sector, having worked as a producer and actor before moving into community development. He is also on the Board of Directors for Glasswater Theatre, which he co-founded in 2011. As a member of many communities, Luke knows how important it is to have a city government that truly represents its people—one that actively engages with all residents of the city, seeks their input, and listens to their concerns and ideas. The important decisions made at City Hall should reflect the needs and diversity of our great city, and north Etobicoke in particular. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing some of his ideas for the ward and we hope that you’ll share yours as well. Together, we can make a better Toronto."	Luke LaRocque’s fully developed website is http://www.lukelarocque.ca/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.
Malick, Ataul			We have not found Ataul Malick's website. If anyone has details, pass them on.
Paterson, Gary			We have not found Gary Paterson’s website. To contact them, see the ChoiceStorm contact info list.
Singh, George			George Singh's fully developed website is http://www.georgeforcouncillor.com/. Learn about him and his policy priorities there.