"Beaches–East York (Ward 19) is an amazing community, but too many residents are feeling squeezed by the rising costs of housing, childcare, and everyday commuting. Instead of flashy promises, we need practical, local solutions that make daily life easier for the families who already call this neighborhood home.

This means building affordable housing on underutilized, city-owned land, expanding childcare spaces exactly where they are needed most, and supporting parents directly through grassroots initiatives like local diaper banks.

Getting around our community should also be safer and more reliable. We need to bridge the gaps in our infrastructure by creating protected bike routes that seamlessly connect neighborhoods, ensuring reliable transit, and making TTC stations safe and fully accessible for everyone.

As our neighborhood grows, developers must step up and contribute their fair share to the vital services we use every day—ensuring that growth funds our parks, recreation spaces, and community programs rather than overcrowding them.

Come October 26th, choose to put your community first, vote Austin Vieira."