Councillor McMahon Stands-up for Transit

Edward Birnbaum — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:58 +0000

Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, who at one point Thursday told her councillors to “grow a spine,” said some of her colleagues were reluctant to “stick their necks out” and endorse tolls or taxes. “We don’t want to tax our residents any more, but how the hell are we going to pay for transit?” she said.

–ELIZABETH CHURCH AND SUNNY DHILLON, Globe and Mail; May 9, 2013

At last week’s City Council meeting, Toronto was asked to recommend how to pay for transit expansion. City Council chose to be timid and tepid in their recommendations, but Councillor McMahon was vocal in her support for realistic, dedicated revenue tools. The Globe & Mail, Now Magazine, The Toronto Star, and 680 News all wrote about Councillor McMahon’s strong stance on transit funding.

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Dundas and Kingston Road Parkette Design Released

Edward Birnbaum — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:16:26 +0000

As a result of the work planned on Kingston Road this summer, a new parkette at the corner of Kingston Road and Dundas will be constructed. The corner will be redesigned to be safer for pedestrians, driver and cyclists and new seating and green space will be installed. A public meeting was held last fall with local residents, the Councillor and planning staff.

Please let us know what you think!

Below are the conceptual drawings for the newly designed corner.

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Councillor McMahon on the Expansion of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:19:02 +0000

Councillor McMahon does not support extending the runway at Billy Bishop Airport.

The vision for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has always been a local airport to handle short flights with small propeller planes. The tripartite agreement between the City of Toronto, Toronto Port Authority and the Federal Government solidified this conception into a public agreement which was signed by all parties.

Porter Airlies revealed, with no advance notice that it planned to purchase jets which require an 1102 feet (336 metre) runway extension at the Billy Bishop Airport. The runway extension required to accomodate Porter Airlines’ request represents a major change not just to the physical environment and auditory impact of the Island Airport, but a violation of the spirit of the tripartite agreement.

Councillor McMahon encourages Porter Airlines to use Pearson Airport as its base for medium/long haul flights as every other airline wishing to land in Toronto does. She cannot support a small local airport into a second major air traffic hub.

Thank you.

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Enviro Day on May 16th!

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:54:15 +0000

Come partake in Community Environment Day at Ted Reeve Arena Thursday May 16th between 4-8PM.

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Councillor McMahon on a Casino in the GTA

Edward Birnbaum — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:43:51 +0000

As she has made aware, Councillor McMahon opposes the construction of a casino in our city. She believes that casinos damage the social environment in cities and do not offer the economic benefits they advertise. They negatively affect local businesses and prey on the impulses of the addicted and vulnerable. She believes there are alternative, more innovative and less damaging ways to solve Toronto’s financial troubles. Councillor McMahon has heard from many Ward 32 residents and fellow Torontonians of their opposition to the casino at the five consultations held across the city.

Therefore, Councillor McMahon will not be supporting any proposal to place a casino in our city.

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Welcome to CouncillorMcMahon.com

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000

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Work Begins on Norwood Park Improvements Today!

Edward Birnbaum — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:52:50 +0000

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‘Ride the Ravine’ will Explore the Beaches

Edward Birnbaum — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:44:58 +0000

Councillor McMahon is a huge supporter of Toronto’s ravines.

On June 16th Ride the Ravine is your best chance to explore Toronto’s hidden valley system and to raise money for a great organization. This year it will pass right through Ward 32, including Ashbridges Park, Kew Park, and then head right up Main Street.

To find our more information check out RIDE THE RAVINES.

Evergreen’s Ride the Ravine long route will pass through Ward 32!

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Parks Plan Passes Unanimously at Parks and Environment Committee

Edward Birnbaum — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:21:50 +0000

Councillor McMahon was proud to support the Parks Plan 2013-2017 which lays out the vision for Toronto’s Parks. Take a look and send us your thoughts on the Plan.

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Ward 32 2013 Spring Clean-ups!

Edward Birnbaum — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:35:50 +0000

Friday, April 19th

10:30am
Meet at Pegasus Community Project, 931 Kingston Road

Saturday, April 20th

10:00am
Gerrard East Community Organization,
Meet at Coxwell & Gerrard

10:30am
Stephenson Ave & Park,
Meet at Stephenson Park

2:00pm
DECA ‘Cleaning up the Danny’
Meet at East Lynn Park

10:00am
Merrill Dog Park Association
Meet at Merrill Park

Sunday, April 21st

11:00am
Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association
Meet at north side of Gerrard at top of ravine, opposite Fairmount Park

9:30 a.m.
Meet at Woodbine – top of the stairs by Oakcrest Park

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