Vincent Crisanti
Vincent Crisanti is a fiscally conservative councillor who generally aligns with the Mayor on procedural votes but frequently dissents on specific policy issues. He supports provincial housing legislation and individual development projects, while typically opposing council-led densification measures, progressive taxes, and some environmental initiatives. However, recent support for the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and some housing expansion studies indicates a nuanced stance on environmental and densification policies. His record includes opposition to cycling infrastructure and selective absences during key votes, suggesting strategic engagement on contentious matters.
Generally supportive of housing development, particularly aligned with provincial priorities like Bill 23 and Bill 109, but often opposes council-led densification measures such as multiplex expansions, missing middle housing, and the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Shows consistent backing for specific projects (e.g., 'Housing Now', modular housing) but resistance to broader affordable housing strategies and homeless service capital plans.
Mixed record; supports some transit motions but has voted against regional projects like the Montreal-led high-speed train and active transportation initiatives such as the Cycling Network Plan. Tends to favor conventional transit over cycling infrastructure, with occasional involvement in procedural transit votes like the money-back guarantee.
Aligns with conservative fiscal policies, supporting core budgets (e.g., 2023, 2024) and property tax relief for seniors/disabled persons, but opposes additional taxes like the Vacant Home Tax and luxury-home buyer levies. Frequent absences on detailed budget implementations (e.g., 2025 Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan) indicate a focus on broader fiscal principles over specific allocations.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Federal Housing Accelerator Fund motion
Demonstrates opposition to federal housing funding initiatives that may conflict with provincial priorities or local development preferences, highlighting a rift on housing strategy.
Cycling Network Plan update
Indicates resistance to active transportation infrastructure, reflecting a preference for other transit modes and potential skepticism towards cycling investments.
Vacant Home Tax updates
Shows a stance against additional property taxes aimed at addressing housing vacancies, aligning with fiscal conservative views on tax policy.
Yonge-Dundas Square renaming
Reflects a conservative approach to cultural and symbolic changes in public spaces, signaling resistance to renaming efforts based on historical reconsideration.
Absence for 2025 Budget votes
Highlights a pattern of non-participation in critical fiscal decisions, which may indicate strategic avoidance or disagreement with the budget's progressive direction.
2025 Winter Maintenance Program Review Update
Opposes updates to winter maintenance, possibly due to fiscal concerns or operational disagreements, reflecting dissent on budgetary details.
Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures
Resists budget efficiency measures proposed by the Mayor, highlighting fiscal policy differences and opposition to specific cost-cutting initiatives.
Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more
Votes against progressive tax on luxury homes, aligning with conservative tax stance and opposition to new revenue measures.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee
Opposes a transit customer service initiative he co-seconded, indicating a complex or nuanced position on transit policies and customer guarantees.
Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1
Opposes land expropriation for development, showing caution on property rights and local impacts, consistent with a careful approach to government authority.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report
Voted in favor of a densification study that failed, showing support for housing expansion measures despite overall council rejection, indicating nuanced alignment on some council-led initiatives.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Supported a safety initiative that did not pass, indicating alignment with community concerns on parks safety, even when opposed by the majority.
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
Voted for tenant heat protection that failed, demonstrating a pro-renter position in contrast to some conservative stances, highlighting occasional support for social policies.