Anthony Perruzza
Councillor Anthony Perruzza generally aligns with the council majority on progressive and social policies but is a frequent and independent dissenter, particularly on matters of housing development, budget priorities, infrastructure projects, and provincial interventions. He advocates for tenant protections, affordable housing, and local municipal authority, yet demonstrates fiscal caution and skepticism toward specific service guarantees, efficiency measures, and policies he perceives as undermining community safeguards, local control, or having significant cost implications. His voting record shows selective opposition to some social and environmental measures when he questions their feasibility or fiscal impact.
The politician supports expanding housing options through missing middle, midrise housing, and the Housing Accelerator Fund. However, they oppose streamlining housing delivery processes and specific capital infrastructure projects for homelessness services.
The politician consistently supports initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and speed of public transit through transit priority measures and infrastructure enhancements. Their voting record indicates a priority on optimizing urban mobility and integrating crisis response services into the transit network.
The politician focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and economic resilience through support for strategic urban planning and the Mayor's Economic Action Plan. Their priorities emphasize accountability in city service delivery and public safety infrastructure, while opposing specific transparency measures and fossil fuel advocacy.
The Alignment Matrix
A real-time, side-by-side comparison of what this politician says publicly, who meets with them privately, and how they actually vote when the money is on the line. Categorized by AI for perfect apples-to-apples accountability.
💬 Public Rhetoric
No recent policy statements scraped from social feeds.
🚪 Closed Doors
Dillon Waldron
Procurement: Discussions regarding vendor status and procurement-related considerations
Erica Wallis
Economic Development;Garbage / Recycling;Real Estate / Property (City-owned): Oneida wishes to engage the City of Toronto on future decision-making regarding the Green Lane Landfill.
Aaron Binder
Economic Development;Transportation;Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes: - Advocating for privately owned electric scooter legalization under the Ontario Electric Scooter Pilot- Advocating for a standardized safe riding framework developed by the City in tandem with riders and industry retailers
Jim Karygiannis
Procurement: Reinstating IPAC Paving in good order with the City and being able to apply for procurement work
John Corbo
Procurement: Procurement for suspended corporate entities
🏛️ Actual Votes
Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Parking Authority 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Introducing Colour-Coded Signage for RentSafeTO
Promoting and Delivering School Based Vision Testing in Selected Toronto High Needs Schools - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
Notable Votes & Deviations
Implementation of Provincial Housing Bills 23 and 109
Demonstrates consistent opposition to provincial overreach and housing development accelerations, highlighting a focus on local control and cautious development approaches.
2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
Represents significant dissent on the city's main fiscal plan, indicating deep concerns with budget priorities and spending decisions.
Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Acceleration
Shows opposition to major infrastructure projects, possibly due to cost, environmental impacts, or alternative transit priorities.
Building Faster Housing Streamlining Package
Highlights dissent on key housing policy aimed at accelerating development, reflecting skepticism towards rapid growth without adequate safeguards.
TTC Money-Back Guarantee
Indicates skepticism towards specific transit service guarantees, questioning their feasibility or implications for public resources.
2025 Winter Maintenance Program Review Update
Dissented on budget-related operational program, reflecting critical stance on spending priorities and efficiency measures.
FIFA Traffic Management
Opposed traffic management plan for FIFA events, indicating skepticism towards major event logistics or resource allocation.
Reimbursing Certain Reasonable Legal Expenses of Shelter Consultants
Voted against reimbursing legal expenses, showcasing fiscal caution and potential disagreement with policy approach.
Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1
Supported expropriation for public use despite council opposition, aligning with a minority view on property rights and public projects.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report
Dissented on a key housing policy study, reflecting skepticism towards market-oriented approaches to neighbourhood retail and services within housing expansion plans.
Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures
Opposed a mayoral motion seeking operational efficiencies at the TPA, consistent with a pattern of dissent on budget-efficiency measures.
Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Voted against a motion seeking clarity on a funding application, indicating potential concerns about the process or underlying priorities.
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
Opposed a tenant protection and heat relief measure, a notable deviation from his typical pro-tenant stance, possibly due to fiscal or implementation concerns.
Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy
Dissented on a climate adaptation and public health measure, further indicating a selective or cautious approach to social service expansions with potential cost implications.
Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more
Voted against a progressive taxation measure targeting luxury homes, an unusual break from typical progressive alignment, suggesting specific fiscal or policy reservations.
Call to Order (2025-11-12)
A procedural dissent, potentially reflecting disagreement with the council's direction or agenda management at that moment.
Reimagining Weston Lions Arena through a Nominal Lease with MLSE LaunchPad
Initially opposed a community facility partnership, possibly over terms or local benefit concerns, before supporting subsequent related votes.
Review of the Order Paper (2025-12-16)
Voted in favor of reviewing the order paper, but the motion was defeated, indicating a minority position on procedural matters or dissatisfaction with agenda management.