Robert ZaichkowskiFeb 10
Once again, Ass Assford is clueless about the budget. Not just on reserve funds, but also on the tired Ford/Tory trope of limiting property tax hikes to inflation. He needs to be challenged on what he would sacrifice to do this. Service cuts? Higher TTC fares? User fee hikes? #TOpoli #BudgetTO

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Robert ZaichkowskiJan 8
Now that Toronto's 2026 budget has been launched, you can register to speak or send your comments to [email protected]. Telephone town halls will be held on January 14 and 15, while public presentations will be happening on January 20 and 21. #TOpoli #BudgetTO www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Get Involved in the Budget
Get Involved in the Budget

Watch the 2026 Budget Launch presentation at the Budget Committee live this Thursday, January 8 at 11 a.m. Your feedback is an important part of the City Budget process. Together, we’re building a city that works for you.

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Robert ZaichkowskiOct 31
Whether you're calling for open streets, #BikeTO lanes, #TTC funding, housing, or something else, today is the deadline to complete the 2026 Toronto pre-budget survey! #TOpoli #BudgetTO ca.mar.medallia.com/BudgetTO2026

BudgetTO: Building a City that...
BudgetTO: Building a City that Works for You

Robert ZaichkowskiOct 15
It was a full house at tonight's Toronto budget town hall at St Lawrence Market North Building! While affordable housing & transit were obviously among the top priorities, a couple of newer ones emerged including "doing unsexy work" of repairing buildings and climate action. #TOpoli #BudgetTO
Show threadRobert ZaichkowskiOct 15
On my way home from the #BudgetTO town hall, I checked out the new Esplanade #BikeTO lanes from Market to Scott. While it's great people are using them already, the pavement quality is poor and there is a potential conflict area just east of Scott which needs some sorting out to do. #TOpoli
Show threadRobert ZaichkowskiOct 15
Before the small table discussions, the #BudgetTO presentation showed what Toronto did since Chow took office, as well as dropped a Taylor Swift reference. While her six Eras Tour shows generated almost $300M, the City only got back about $300K of it! This is why Toronto needs revenue tools! #TOpoli
Neville ParkOct 14

At the downtown #budgetTO public consultation at the North St. Lawrence Market building. I have no idea why

It looks like it's kind of like a standard ward-level budget consultation but, like, 10 times bigger, and with lots of senior-level City staff (CFO, etc.)

Updates are likely to be as much about the progress of my social anxiety as City finances.

#TOpoli #TObudget #WhatHashtagIsItAnyway

Robert ZaichkowskiOct 12
Happy Thanksgiving! Given several #BikeTO public consultations are happening for Kingston Road, Sloane Avenue & Keele Street - along with those for the 2026 budget - my latest blog post rounds them up for your viewing pleasure. #BudgetTO #TOpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/10/octo...

October 2025 Consultation Roun...
October 2025 Consultation Roundup

A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)

Robert ZaichkowskiOct 7
An interesting column by @graphicmatt.com on the condo crash's potential impact on Toronto's budget (specifically development charges). However, what also needs to be noted is the increased calls by multiple stakeholders to reduce them further. 🤔 #TOpoli #BudgetTO www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Matt Elliott: How the popping ...
Matt Elliott: How the popping of the condo bubble led to a looming budget crisis in Toronto

Toronto’s condo boom finally going bust isn’t just a concern for developers and investors. The collapse is also causing major financial woes for the city.

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Robert ZaichkowskiFeb 11, 2025
Yet another boneheaded move by Stephen Holyday! Doesn't he (and other right wingers on council) realize below inflation property tax hikes contributed to Toronto falling apart fiscally and physically during the Ford and Tory era? #shame #TOpoli #BudgetTO

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