Gary Crawford
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THE Housing RECORD

Detailed voting history for Gary Crawford on housing policy.

Analysis

The politician demonstrates a commitment to expanding housing options and addressing homelessness and refugee shelter needs through consistent support for broad housing initiatives. However, their record is characterized by frequent absences on specific zoning amendments and land-use reports, suggesting an inconsistent level of engagement with detailed planning decisions.

4/6/2026Item 2023.EY6.2

2801 Jane Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Absent

"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property located at 2801 Jane Street"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM8.6

64 Mildenhall Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Absent

"The City Council is being asked to have a city lawyer represent the city's position at a legal hearing regarding a property at 64 Mildenhall Road"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.TE6.21

325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5) - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Absent

"This motion approves changes to zoning rules and the demolition of existing rental units at 325 Gerrard Street East to allow for new development in Regent Park"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH5.3

Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report

Absent

"This report provides recommendations on whether to allow 70 employment-designated areas to be converted to other uses and reviews specific local land-use policies"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH4.8

City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement

Absent

"The city is providing its feedback on the province's proposed guidelines for land use and urban development"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM8.26

2 Cora Crescent - Request City Solicitor to appeal Committee of Adjustment decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

Absent

"The city is seeking to legally challenge a decision made by the Committee of Adjustment regarding a property at 2 Cora Crescent"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM8.29

Securing Shelter and Support for Refugees - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

Yes

"This motion aims to provide housing and assistance services for refugees"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.SC6.8

875 Morningside Avenue (840 Military Trail) Official Plan and Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Yes

"* This motion is about approving changes to the city's official plan and zoning laws for a specific property at 875 Morningside Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.SC6.6

750 Huntingwood Drive - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Yes

"* The City Council is voting to approve a change in the zoning laws for the property located at 750 Huntingwood Drive"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM7.43

Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Absent

"This motion proposes making upgrades or improvements to a modular housing facility located at 175 Cummer Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM7.20

Relocation of Proposed Modular Housing and Designation of 175 Cummer Avenue Green Space as Parkland - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

Absent

"This motion proposes moving a planned modular housing project to a different site to allow the land at 175 Cummer Avenue to be designated as a public park"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.TE5.9

880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 74-80 Knox Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Yes

"This motion approves a request to change the zoning rules for several properties on Eastern and Knox Avenues"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM7.8

Request to Implement an Adequate Temperature By-law - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Yes

"* This motion proposes a law to ensure that rental properties are kept at a minimum acceptable temperature for tenants"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC7.9

4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Yes

"* The City Council is being asked for instructions on how to handle a zoning change request for several properties on Beamish Drive during a hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC7.9

4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Yes

"* The City Council is being asked for instructions on how to handle a zoning change request for several properties on Beamish Drive during a hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH4.5

Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Forty-Five Employment Area Conversion Requests - Final Report

Yes

"This report recommends whether to allow 45 requests to change land designated for businesses and industry into other uses, such as housing"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.TE4.37

Status Report on the Gerrard-Carlaw North Transit Oriented Community

Yes

"This item provides an update on the progress of a high-density development project located near the Gerrard and Carlaw transit hub"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC6.13

15, 19, 21 and 23 Toryork Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Absent

"This item is a request for guidance on how the city should proceed in a legal hearing regarding land use or development for several properties on Toryork Drive"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC7.11

1-3 Concorde Gate and 10-12 Concorde Place - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Request for Directions

No

"* The City Council is being asked for guidance on how to handle a legal appeal regarding a request to change the zoning laws for properties at Concorde Gate and Concorde Place"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EY5.1

4500 Jane Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Yes

"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property located at 4500 Jane Street"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH3.6

Housing Now Initiative - 2023 Progress Update

Yes

"Manually categorized by Admin."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM6.10

Initiating a Mayor's Roundtable to Develop a Response Plan to Reduce and End Homelessness - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

Yes

"This motion proposes creating a group led by the Mayor to create a strategy for ending homelessness"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM6.41

73-83 Brooklawn Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Appeal Committee of Adjustment Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

Yes

"The city is seeking to appeal a decision regarding a zoning or development request for the property at 73-83 Brooklawn Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH3.6

Housing Now Initiative - 2023 Progress Update

Yes

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Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH3.16

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods: Multiplex Study - Final Report

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH3.17

Update Downsview: Draft Secondary Plan and Draft Community Development Plan Priorities - Status Report

Yes

"This is a progress report on the planning and development goals for the Downsview area"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM5.44

Provincial/Municipal Bill 23 Audit - by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

Yes

"This motion proposes an audit to examine the impact of Bill 23, a provincial law focused on increasing housing supply and development, on the municipality"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC5.24

1-3 Concorde Gate and 10-12 Concorde Place - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Request for Directions

No

"* The City Council is deciding how to handle a legal appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding a request to change the zoning laws for specific properties on Concorde Gate and Concorde Place"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC5.6

Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee for 2022-2026 City Council Term

Yes

"This motion establishes the guidelines and purpose for a committee that will advise the city on housing rights"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.DM5.2

Review and Consideration for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function at Ombudsman Toronto

Yes

"The city is considering creating a specialized housing oversight role within the Ombudsman's office to handle housing-related complaints and issues"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC5.5

Intergovernmental Advocacy Efforts on Toronto's Refugee Claimant Shelter Response

No

"* The city is seeking support or funding from provincial and federal governments to help manage the shelter system for refugee claimants"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC5.3

Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

No

"This item is a report from the City's Ombudsman reviewing how the city handled the removal of homeless encampments in 2021"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC5.22

399-405 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions Report

Yes

"This item is a request for council guidance on how to proceed with a legal hearing regarding a proposed change to the zoning rules for a property at 399-405 Yonge Street"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.HL1.6

Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

Yes

"This motion likely discusses strategies and resources to protect individuals experiencing homelessness from the dangers of cold weather."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.PH1.9

Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness

Yes

"This motion is about developing new housing options and support services for individuals who are currently homeless"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC3.1

Review and Consideration for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function at Ombudsman Toronto

Yes

"The city is deciding whether to create a specific position or function within the Ombudsman's office to oversee housing-related issues"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EC1.5

COVID-19 Shelter Transition and Relocation Plan Update 2023

Yes

"This motion likely concerns the city's updated strategy for moving individuals from temporary COVID-19 emergency shelters into more permanent housing or other appropriate shelter facilities."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC2.1

2023 Housing Action Plan

No

"This motion likely outlines the city's strategic initiatives and plans for addressing housing needs and development within the municipality for the year 2023."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC3.6

5238 Dundas Street West and 28 Jopling Avenue South - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction

Yes

"Council is being asked for guidance on a request to change the land-use rules and zoning for two specific properties"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.SC2.1

1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report

No

"This is a final report regarding a request to demolish rental housing units at several properties on Kingston Road and Birchcliff Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM2.5

360 Evans Avenue - Minor Variance Appeal at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Yes

"This motion concerns an appeal regarding a request to deviate from zoning bylaws for the property located at 360 Evans Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EX1.4

Implementing Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022

Yes

"This motion concerns the city's implementation of provincial legislation aimed at increasing housing supply and streamlining development processes."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.CC1.2

Update on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

Yes

"This agenda item provides an update on provincial legislation aimed at accelerating housing construction and increasing housing supply within the city."

Final Outcome: Unknown