Elect Josh Matlow

Endorsements

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Carolyn Bennett, MP

I have truly admired Josh Matlow's positive and thoughtful approach to his work serving the residents of St. Paul's as their school trustee. He is accessible, responsible and always looking for constructive solutions and consensus. It has been a true pleasure working with him on behalf of our community. I am proud to support Josh's candidacy as our next City Councillor for Ward 22, St. Paul's.
Carolyn Bennett, Member of Parliament for St. Paul's

Erica Ehm

Josh is a breath of positivity. He makes things happen. He is a problem solver. He is a consensus maker. I believe we desperately need to bring Josh's passion, commitment and authenticity to City Hall. He demands transparency and action in government. Josh, you have my support. With you, Toronto will be a better place. How can I help?
Erica Ehm, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, YummyMummyClub.ca

John Adams

Josh Matlow represents a new generation of change we badly need at City Hall. He’s thoughtful, full of good ideas, fiscally responsible, socially progressive and recognizes the need to be careful with the public’s hard-earned tax dollars. I am confident we will be well served by Josh Matlow as our new City Councillor for Ward 22, St. Paul’s.
Former City Councillor John Adams, Ward 23 Midtown Director, St. Paul's Conservative Electoral District Association

Joan Dubros

It is a pleasure to endorse a candidate I trust. Josh is not only a good listener, I believe he has much more than his own interests as the purpose of his work.
Joan Dubros, Deer Park Residents Group

Barry Chaim

Our City needs more people like Josh Matlow and I hope his successful candidacy will inspire more great young people to run for public office and encourage everyone to participate by voting in our municipal elections. I am proud to endorse Josh Matlow for City Councillor for Ward 22, St. Paul’s.
Barry Chaim, President and CEO, EDO Restaurants Inc. Former Chair, Forest Hill Village BIA

Alan Marshall

I've known Josh since before his school board days. I have never met a person more committed to public service; if you love Toronto, if you want the best for your city, you will support this young man. If you live in his ward, vote for him. It will be the finest validation of your democratic right.
Alan Marshall, Former Senior Editor, The Toronto Star, Copy Editor-The National Post, Wire and Online Editor, The Toronto Sun

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Welcome to my campaign website.

I invite you to visit regularly to stay up to date on all the latest news and events in the campaign.

I'm fighting for a Toronto that is safe, clean, green and beautifully designed with more public space.

A Toronto that has a transit system that is affordable, accessible, and keeps our city moving.

A Toronto that has a stronger voice for tenants and homeowners, that is financially sound, and that takes local community involvement in the decision-making process seriously.

I look forward to speaking with you and to listening to your concerns, ideas and priorities before and after election day on October 25th, 2010.

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Latest News

National Post: City studies cheaper crosswalks

Tuesday, 11 May 2010 08:01

by Natalie Alcoba

Toronto District School Board trustee Josh Matlow, who sits on the committee, said it could be especially useful as a “rotating sign” that appears, for example, outside a church at peak hours.

“It’s a very reasonable option, and I assume that’s why it’s as portable as it is, depending on how you define 70 pounds,” said Ms. Chapman.

To read the full article, click here

TDSB eyeing 'community schools'

Thursday, 06 May 2010 10:28

School trustee Josh Matlow (St. Paul's) said that while he fully supports the principle of full-service schools, the board should "not spend a single dime" on the projects until the province makes a commitment.

"This plan leaves it up to the board to co-ordinate and implement full-service schools. It will be the ministries that really dictate and create policies as far as how we're going to go about it," Mr. Matlow said. "I don't want us to spend a single dime on this until the cheque has been cashed by all levels of government who want to partner with us."

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Eye Weekly's Municipal Affairs Desk

Wednesday, 05 May 2010 23:33

Career councillors tend not to be open to the idea of things like term limits and campaign-spending restrictions. “There’s a lot of merit to that discussion,” says Matlow, who favours ranked ballots as a first step to fairer elections. “I hope that it comes to a committee table.” In the meantime, Matlow has a slightly different approach to this campaign, but one that every candidate might be wise to consider: “I’m running as though there is an incumbent: the status quo.”

-Eye Weekly Magazine

The Globe and Mail: Parent Power Takes Off! Community parents and residents have final say over school property

Tuesday, 04 May 2010 06:44

by Kate Hammer, The Globe and Mail

Barely a year ago, Davisville Junior Public School seemed doomed. Its building was underused and it sat on a valuable piece of real estate. When the TDSB announced that it wanted to redevelop the property, some community members began having nightmares of a towering new condo building. But last fall, representatives from community groups, including the Oriole Park Association, the South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association and the school's parent council partnered with trustee Josh Matlow to secure an unusual promise from the TDSB's director of Education, Chris Spence. "All these parties need to sign off on any proposal (for development) before it can move forward," said Mr. Matlow.

Let's canvass!

Monday, 26 April 2010 00:00

Spring has arrived, the warm weather has returned and we’re ready to begin knocking at doors to elect Josh Matlow as the next City Councillor for Ward 22, St. Paul’s.

We really appreciate your time and energy, as canvassing is an essential part of a successful campaign. Along with discussing our campaign with residents, it’s important that we listen to the priorities of the residents of Ward 22. To get involved, please click here.