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Toronto's Election For Mayor: What Matters to You?

1.Do you intend to vote in the June 26th election for mayor?
2.To what extent do you Agree or Disagree with the following TEN statements?
Strongly agree
Agree
I am neutral on this
Disagree
Strongly disagree
1) Random attacks and violence on our streets and on the TTC should be a top priority for the next Mayor.
2)  Affordable housing is a concern to me. I think the City needs to continue to secure more affordable housing. 
3) I do not support reduced funding for the police.
4) City Council makes decisions supporting minority interests without regard to the wider populace. Decisions to close off High Park to cars, to re-name Dundas Street, and installing bicycle lanes where not wanted, are examples.
5) I support Council’s recent decision to permit, as of right, the building of four-plex apartments in suburban neighbourhoods in place of single family homes.
6) I welcome the work of the province to rehabilitate Ontario Place and I am happy with the plan for the private sector funding of a spa and waterpark.
7)  It is important that the new mayor has prior experience as a City Councillor.
8) In this campaign, not enough attention is being paid to the poor state of city’s finances, which will limit new spending initiatives in the future.
9) Traffic congestion is getting worse and this should be an area of focus.
10)      Our roads are often crumbling and the City waits too long for re-surfacing or re-building roads.
3.In the last 12 months there have been more reported incidents of random violence in Toronto, particularly on the TTC. Knowing that the budget is tight, how would you like to see $50 million spent?
4.Rank the following 13 issues in terms of what you MOST want to hear discussed by the candidates. These are issues on which you will base your decision.
I am NOT INTERESTED in this topic. A candidate's position will not affect how I vote.
I am SOMEWHAT interested to hear about this.
I have HIGH interest in hearing about this. The position of the candidate may affect how I vote.
I am MOST INTERESTED. Their position will determine how I vote
How will they work with the development industry to add affordable housing?
Do they intend to support added bike lane infrastructure OR will they reduce or stop new lanes until the demand warrants?
How they will address the city’s budget problem? Will there be new fees and taxes? 
Will they prioritize clean city streets and parks, eradicating graffiti and beautifying parks and public places?
How will they work to better address the problem of homelessness?
Do they support increased suburban high density tower infill buildings and four-plexes on single lots?
What is their road maintenance and repair plan to address the poor physical state of our roads?
How do they propose to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists? 
Will their focus be on holding the line on tax and spending increases?
Do they have a plan to improve TTC services?
How do they propose to alleviate traffic congestion?
What is their view of the Ontario Place provincial revitalization plan?
5.Based on what you have heard so far, if an election were held today, who would you vote for?