Election Resources and Grants
Torontonians will go to the polls to elect the city’s next mayor. So far,more than 75 people have registered to run for the top job. Whoever wins, Toronto’snext mayor has a lot of work to do to build a better city. Let’s make sure themayoral candidates earn our vote — with a compelling vision, a concrete plan,and a strong track record for creating a more liveable, equitable, andsustainable city for all.
We havecompiled agrowing list of resources on our website to help Toronto residents andorganizations engage communities in the upcoming election. This includes factsheets on key election issues, includingcommunity safety,the environment,connectivity,housing,community services and spaces, andpoverty and food insecurity. Stay tuned for two more fact sheets (comingsoon) on local democracy and municipal revenue tools.
To supportlocal residents and grassroots groups who are hosting election activities andevents, SPT is offering a $500 voter engagement grantavailable to residents and local groups. Pleasespread the word about this great opportunity to encourage civicengagement in the by-election!
If you areorganizing an event or advance voting party, please check out our speakerroster of experts and subject matter experts on a range of cityissues.
We sharemany of ourpartners’ election resources as well, including those byOntario for All, ProgressToronto, and DemocraticEngagement Exchange.
Weencourage you to share and make use of all of these resources. With your help,we can engage as many Toronto residents as possible to ensure that the nextmayor of Toronto acts on the city’s most pressing priorities, includinghousing, homelessness, community safety, poverty and food insecurity,investments for communities, climate action, and protecting our localdemocracy.
