Nick Mantas
Councillor Nick Mantas generally aligns with the majority and mayor's bloc, maintaining a fiscally conservative approach with selective support for housing development. He consistently backs pro-growth measures and budget discipline, but dissents on key housing intensification policies, certain transit expansions, governance reforms, and some environmental and tax regulations.
Generally supports housing development initiatives, particularly those accelerating construction and streamlining approvals, but has consistently opposed key intensification policies such as as-of-right zoning for mid-rise buildings and multiplex/sixplex measures, indicating a preference for targeted development over broad density reforms.
Mixed record; supports some transit projects but has dissented on specific transit-oriented developments and priority measures, such as the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and RapidTO initiatives, reflecting cautious or oppositional views on certain transit expansions and operational changes.
Typically aligns with majority on budget votes, supporting main budgets, tax relief programs for vulnerable groups, and tax-related measures like the Vacant Home Tax. However, has dissented on several budget implementation motions and long-term financial plans, indicating a fiscally cautious approach with selective opposition to specific spending or revenue items.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Housing Action Plan: As-of-right zoning for mid-rise buildings
Opposed a core housing intensification policy aimed at increasing density, highlighting resistance to certain progressive density measures.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report
Voted against a key housing density reform study, aligning with minority opposition to broad neighbourhood intensification, though the motion failed.
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension transit-oriented communities
Dissent on a major transit development initiative, signaling skepticism or opposition to specific transit-oriented growth strategies.
Lowering municipal voting age to 16-17
Opposed governance reform to expand youth voting rights, reflecting conservative stance on electoral changes.
Two-Stroke Engine Small Equipment ban
Voted against an environmental measure to reduce emissions, indicating deviation from progressive environmental policies.
Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan and Budget Highlights
Dissent on budget oversight measure, reflecting fiscal caution or opposition to specific auditing expenditures.
Call to Order
Procedural dissent, supporting call to order which failed, indicating occasional alignment with minority on procedural votes.
Review of the Order Paper
Supported a motion to review the order paper that lost, showing dissent on council governance procedures.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee
Opposed a transit customer service policy that passed, reflecting skepticism towards certain transit operational changes.
Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1
Opposed expropriation for public infrastructure, reflecting cautious approach to property rights and fiscal spending.
Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures
Dissented on mayor's budget efficiency motion, indicating selective opposition to fiscal measures within the majority bloc.
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
Voted against housing and environmental regulation, aligning with conservative stance on rental policies and regulatory expansions.
Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more
Opposed new tax measure on luxury homes, reflecting fiscally conservative and anti-tax position.
199 College Street Community Benefits Charge, College Streetscape
Voted against community benefits charge for development, indicating resistance to additional development costs or specific charges.