Green Spaces, Community Amenities and the Environment

In less than 2 years, Rachel has focused on Green Spaces, Community Amenities and the Environment. Among her most notable achievements:

  • Honouring legacy of former Ward 15 Councillor Jaye Robinson by naming of Jaye Robinson Park in Lawrence Park

  • Openings two brand new parks (Dawn Redwood Park in midtown and Radar Park in Leaside)

  • Securing multi-year capital funding for rehabilitation of and improvements to the Sherwood Park Off-Leash Dog Run

  • Expanding the Broadway Parkette (across from Northern Secondary School)

  • Revitalizing and expanding of Redpath Parkette

  • Advancing state of good repair park and improvements to community recreation sites throughout the ward (for example, Lawrence Park tennis club, Leaside High School city courts, Denlow Park, Leaside Arena and Leaside Curling Club, etc)

  • Advancing state of good repair and major overhaul projects at multiple Ward 15 libraries (Jenner Jean Marie, Mt. Pleasant and Locke branches)

  • Removing outdated park rules and supporting expanded food and beverage options in parks

  • Advocating for new pathway into the ravine system from Vanderhoof/Glassworks Drive for increased access to our cherished green spaces

  • Helping to advance the Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan

  • Championing the expansion of School Food Programs across the City to support a total of 243,000 students in 643 schools

  • Advocating for public art in LRT stations

  • Pushing Metrolinx to ensure LRT stations are truly accessible

  • Reducing the use of gas powered leaf blowers

  • Supporting the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Support

Your donation is an investment in the future of our community. As Rachel prepares for the campaign ahead, every contribution helps her connect with more residents and continue her vision. Donations ensure her campaign can print literature, purchase lawn signs, and get our message out. Every donation, large or small, truly makes an impact.

Thanks to the City of Toronto’s Contribution Rebate Program, giving costs much less than you expect. As a resident of Ontario, all contributions over $25 (to a maximum of $1,200 for councillor contributions) are eligible for significant rebates from the city following the election. For example, a $300 donation earns a $225 rebate (net cost: $75) and a $1,200 donation earns a $641.67 rebate (net cost: $558.33).

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