CANDIDATE, WARD 43 - Scarborough East

     Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Abdul Patel and I am your candidate for City Councillor in Ward 43 for Scarborough. Municipal elections are November 13th, 2006. Please take few moments to read my interests in serving the residents of Ward 43 and the City of Toronto. Your suggestions on how to improve this site are welcome as are your thoughts on municipal issues. Please feel free to contact me by mail, email, phone or fax.

“A Fair Share for Scarborough”

Nine years after the amalgamations, Scarborough still needs a greater share of community services.  As a Candidate for Toronto City Council in Ward 43, I will work for:

• Greater Accountability
• Community involvement for all residents through regular community meetings
• Well-run accessible public transportation
• Community Safety making every part of our lives better
• Fairness in taxation and community services
• Green space conservation
• Above all “A Fair Share for Scarborough”

     I, along with my wife and 3 children are residents of Ward 43 for the past 12 years and have lived in the City for over 35 years. I have an outstanding record of community service to the City, to the Province of Ontario and to Canada.
     These and other diverse leadership experiences demonstrate the leadership skills and commitment needed to represent the residents of Ward 43. 

A Fair Share for Scarborough

We need to improve TTC services in Scarborough, improve the learning environment for children and youth. A fair share of resources for Scarborough will help create more green space in Ward 43 and build more recreational facilities that are accessible and affordable for the community.

Community Safety

As a member of the Advisory Council of the Toronto Police Chief since 2003, I fully understand that we all have a role to play in ensuring the safety of our community. I support community policing that is results-oriented community based system which relies on the cooperation of police officers, volunteers and community members. I will work towards more effective relationship between Police and City Hall.  I believe in providing the community with the tools needed to take a leadership role in reducing crime in our community.

Sincerely,

Abdul Patel

I have known and worked with Abdul Hai Patel over the past six years, during which he served as Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. He is highly skilled , hard working and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to public service who I believe, would serve us all well in Municipal government.
Keith C Norton, Q.C.
Former Chief Commissioner
Ontario Human Rights Commission Former Ontario Cabinet Minister.

Patel's commitment to Canada's just society is amply demonstrated in his
efforts to bridge the gap between new and established communities.  This is
essential in helping Scarborough gain the respect and services it justly
deserves."
Michael Kilpatrick
Chair, Scarborough Communities Association

On the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Abdul Patel showed a concern for justice and the ability to advocate the rights of all people.  He will be an effective city councilor 
Reg Stackhouse, Former Member of Parliament for Scarborough East.