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 is a consistent advocate for tenant protections, affordable housing, and local municipal authority, while demonstrating fiscal caution and skepticism toward specific service guarantees, efficiency measures, and policies he perceives as undermining community safeguards or local control.
Shows a mixed and often dissenting stance; supports social housing initiatives, tenant protections, and affordable rental programs, but frequently opposes provincial housing bills (e.g., Bills 23 and 109), specific development accelerations (e.g., multiplex studies, modular housing projects), and measures perceived to prioritize development over community safeguards.
Generally aligns with majority on broader transit initiatives but has dissented on key votes such as the TTC Money-Back Guarantee and initial micromobility strategies. Supports transit improvements but questions specific service guarantees and implementation details, reflecting a cautious approach to transit policy changes.
Often dissents on overall budget packages and specific fiscal measures, including opposing the 2023 and 2025 operating and capital budgets. Supports tax relief for vulnerable groups but opposes increases in fees, penalties, and efficiency measures, indicating a critical stance on city spending, taxation priorities, and operational reviews.
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.