The City needs your input now!

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There are a couple of community consultations that we need your feedback on. In our area, the Jane and Finch Initiative will be hosting its first in-person community meeting on Sat. November 25th from 12-5 pm at Jane Finch Mall! Find more details below on how you can share your ideas on the City Budget and Bike lanes below.

In this newsletter: 

• Jane Finch Initiative Public Meeting
• BudgetTO
• Cycling Network Survey
• TTC Feedback Survey
• Vaccine Clinics

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at 416 338 5335 or [email protected]. My team is here to support you.

Sincerely, 

Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Ward 7, Humber- River Black Creek
https://www.anthonyperruzza.com/

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Empower Youth Live the Dream Services Achievement Dinner

Congratulations to the Empower Youth Live the Dream Services on their 2nd Annual Youth Achievement Dinner! Your dedication to youth empowerment is inspiring. Special congrats to all recipients!

Jane Finch Initiative Public Meeting

Through community engagements to date, residents have shared their ideas and aspirations for the future of the neighbourhood. These ideas have informed a draft secondary plan and community development plan actions. We want to hear what you think of these drafts in conversations facilitated by the Jane Finch Centre on November 25, 28, 29 and 30, 2023. Here's how you can participate:

Join us in person at Jane Finch Mall (1911 Finch Avenue West, at the EarlyOn Centre) on:

• Saturday, November 25, 2023, between 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 29 between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and
• Thursday, November 30, 2023 between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join us online at the Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, between 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

We will replicate the in-person meeting virtually for those who would prefer to participate online!

• Join online by Zoom. We encourage you to register ahead of time and join ten minutes before 6:30 p.m. to allow time to log on.

• To join by phone, dial 647-374-4685 and enter Meeting ID: 896 8484 6316, Passcode: 306 826. If joining by phone, press *6 to mute/unmute and *9 to raise your hand.

 BudgetTO

The 2024 Budget Consultations will run from November 1 to 30. There are several ways to get involved, including eight virtual and in-person consultations, an online survey and a user-friendly online tool to share your ideas and review and respond to other ideas. 

We want to hear from you on what matters most & how we can work together to build a safe, caring & affordable city where everyone belongs. Visit toronto.ca/budget for more info. 

Cycling Network

The City of Toronto is planning new bikeways for 2025 to 2027 (cycle tracks, bike lanes, neighbourhood routes, multi-use trails). Join the in-person events on Nov 23, 27, 28, & Dec 1 or participate online via survey and map until Dec 10. 🗓️📍 Learn more and have your say: http://toronto.ca/cyclingnetwork/input 

The closest in-person event is right in our neighbourhood!

Location: Humber Summit Library (2990 Islington Ave)

Date: Thursday, Nov 23rd

Time: 3:30-7:30 pm 

TTC Feedback Survey

The TTC is seeking your valuable insights to improve TTC service and enhance the overall customer experience. Participate in round three of engagement until December 1, 2023, for our 5-Year Service and Customer Experience Action Plan. Your feedback will help us improve TTC service, regional transit integration, safety measures, trip planning, real-time information, stops, station amenities, and cleanliness.

Take the Survey: Share your thoughts at www.ttc5yearplans.ca/survey or request a hard copy via email ([email protected]) or phone (647-905-8825).

Learn More: Visit www.ttc5yearplans.ca. Together, let's create a better transit future for everyone!

Toronto Vaccine Clinics

Toronto residents ages six months and older can now update their COVID-19 vaccine and receive their yearly flu shots at the Toronto Public Health’s (TPH) fixed immunization clinics.

 Booking an appointment is easy, with residents encouraged to visit www.TPHBookings.ca. Only one appointment is needed to get both vaccines simultaneously.

 You can also get these vaccines at pharmacies and select doctors’ offices across the City.