Meet Your City Councillor Candidates in Humber River - Black Creek for the Municipal Election

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Meet Your City Councillor Candidates in Humber River - Black Creek for the Municipal Election

Here is a list of candidates who are running for City Councillor in your area.

AMANDA COOMBS 

Amanda is a graduate of York University where she completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Counselling, while working as a Mental Health First Aid & CPR Instructor, and Toronto Community Crisis Worker. Amanda also applies for grants to ensure that these certifications are free of cost to residents.

For over 8 years Amanda has been a voice for many of the residents of the Jane and Finch community as a TCHC Tenant Representative, assisting residents with many issues such as, renovations, pest control, relocation, access to services, to navigating evictions and other legal proceedings. 

In her personal time, Amanda continues to serve the community by providing culturally competent counselling services to residents and through organizations she has founded like “Back2Basicks Youth Support Services”, and “Neighbours Helping Neighbours”.

She is a former Board Member of The Toronto Community Housing Corporation, The Tenant Services Committee and The Building Investment, Finance & Audit Committee.

This year, Amanda was also named an Urban Hero and won the Good Neighbour award for all her community service. 

It is time for us to change the status quo in our community and allow for progress through change - Amanda does not believe in career politicians, and believes that Ward 7 needs a new, fresh voice of representation. In order for change to occur, we need the decision makers in our community to be people still in touch with the reality, struggles and experiences of its residents. We don't need any more empty promises, in-action or impacts to the community that only affect and represent the 1 percent -- It is time for real change.

Amanda is asking for your support & vote to elect her so that she can represent the voice of the community on Toronto City Council and take action to make the changes necessary to achieve sustainable results. As your City Councillor, Amanda will continue the fight with even greater purpose and strength to help restore our community through its challenges and build a better, stronger and united Humber River - Black Creek community for all.

ANTHONY PERRUZZA

Anthony Perruzza immigrated to Canada at age nine. His mother did factory shift work, and his father was a carpenter. Humber River-Black Creek is his lifelong home. It's where he went to school. It's where he's raising his family. This is the community he cares about. 

Re-elected as City Councillor for the newly combined mega-Ward 7 in 2018, Anthony Perrruzza dedicated his life to serving Humber River-Black Creek. His extensive involvement in the community includes being a member of Toronto's Etobicoke & York Community Council, the Infrastructure & Environment Committee, the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, and an Executive Member of the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority.

After decades of leadership, Anthony Perruzza brings invaluable experience and grassroots knowledge to the Councillor's office. He is a strong and reliable voice for affordability, accessible services, equity, and the environment, and he does not seek the spotlight. Anthony wants to ensure that Humber River-Black Creek is sincerely represented at City Hall for years to come.

Anthony has worked hard to enhance playgrounds and rebuild our roads and sewers. He helped to extend the subway line to connect people across the city and get them where they need to go. Through his work as the Poverty Reduction Advocate, Anthony always advocates for more local jobs and opportunities for youth. He also fought for more seniors to receive property tax and utility bill rebates. Anthony has worked to help repair and upgrade rental housing for years, and he has organized park cleanups, tree plantings, and toy drives for families. Through Anthony's dedication, the Yorkwoods Library and Theatre are being renovated, a new community centre is well on its way for Weston and Sheppard, and he's advanced the Jane-Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts.

Anthony believes that we have accomplished a lot together and that there is much more we can do to improve our community; this is why he's running to be re-elected as your City Councillor here in Humber River-Black Creek.

CHRISTOPHER MAMMOLITI

Born and raised in Humber River-Black Creek, Christopher Mammoliti has a passion for our community, and is deeply motivated to bring positive change through his experienced leadership.

Growing up in a political family has helped provide invaluable personal experience and a deep respect for public service. 

For the last four years, Christopher has served as our Toronto District School Board Trustee. His dedication to public service and community was noticed by his colleagues right away, electing Christopher to be the first Trustee from Humber River-Black Creek to sit as Vice-chair of the board. 

Prior to being elected, Christopher spent 12 years operating & managing a successful local small business. While working, Christopher also completed his Business Management Degree and volunteered as the PAC Chair for Seneca Business. 

As a husband, proud new father & brother to 4 siblings, Christopher is a family driven person with a passion to help others. This commitment to help others is the reason why he is running to be the next Councillor for Humber River-Black Creek.