How Michael Thompson voted at council

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1. 2025.MM26.11ADOPTED

   Let's Amplify the Need for a New Fiscal Framework - New Deal for Cities

   As municipal populations grow and demand for services increases, the need for sustainable fiscal frameworks becomes more urgent. The City of Toronto, like many others, faces a structural deficit, a growing state of good repair backlog, and the financial burden of assuming responsibilities that should fall to higher levels of government. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has long championed the need for municipalities to have the financial tools to meet these challenges. In May 2023, Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a resolution calling for a new Municipal Growth Framework that aligns local government revenues with economic and population growth. This would ensure municipalities have the resources to address national issues like affordable housing, climate change, and infrastructure. Similarly, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is advocating for less reliance on property taxes to fund provincial responsibilities and more investment in local infrastructure and housing. By aligning with the advocacy efforts of Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Toronto can strengthen its voice and empower our residents to…

   City Council · 2025-02-05 21:27 PM

   Adopt Item

   Michael Thompson's vote: Absent

   Majority required - MM26.11 - Adopt the item

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   17-1

   Source outcome