Ward 21 — Scarborough Centre

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About Michael Thompson

Now in his sixth term as Councillor, Michael Thompson is widely regarded as one of Toronto’s hardest working and most effective political leaders.

Under the banner of “getting things done,” Michael is known to his constituents as a community builder committed to bringing people together in a spirit of collaboration. He has led the formation of local community associations, youth leadership initiatives and Business Improvement Areas. To engage residents in his ward, he holds regular public meetings and annually resolves hundreds of local and city-wide issues.

In addition to a strong focus on serving his constituents, Michael’s commitment to developing Toronto’s economy is longstanding. He regularly draws upon his widespread network of business relationships to help the city to enhance business retention, promote economic growth, advance equity and increase private-sector employment. As former Chair of the city’s Economic and Community Development Committee, he convened an advisory group of leaders in business, labour, academia and the not-for-profit sectors to advise the city on its economic development strategies and priorities. The group’s Collaborating For Competitiveness recommendations were adopted in full by the city and incorporated into the city’s operations. Locally, he spearheaded the creation of the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area and established a Job Fair that each year brought thousands of job seekers together with dozens of employers.

City councillor page

Ward 21 on toronto.ca

Councillor

Michael Thompson

Phone

416-397-9274

Councillor email (city format)

councillor_thompson@toronto.ca

Committees & boards

Ward staff

Principal Advisor and Communications Strategist

Royson James

Royson.James@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Executive Assistant

Keisha Francis

Keisha.Francis@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Supervisor, Office Administration

Amalia Stefanopoulos

Amalia.Stefanopoulos2@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Constituency Assistant

Waldane Hackett

Waldane.Hackett2@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Senior Advisor, Policy and Legislative Affairs

Safa Khan

Safa.Khan27@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Advisor, Constituency and Community Development

Michaela Lewis

Michaela.Lewis@toronto.ca 416-397-9274
Planning Advisor

Yishmael Muir

Yishmael.Muir@toronto.ca 416-397-9274

Browse open issues in this ward (public list)

Last 90 days

Resolution is delivered by the responsible city departments

Received: 6
Resolved: 2
Open: 4
Fix rate: 33.3%
Avg days to fix: 9.1
Overdue: 4
Fixed after deadline: 0

By department

Transportation Services 1/2 resolved (50.0%)

Municipal Licensing & Standards 0/2 resolved (0.0%)

Toronto Hydro 0/1 resolved (0.0%)

General Services 1/1 resolved (100.0%)

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Business Improvement Areas (3)

Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village 4 open reports

Kennedy Road 0 open reports

Wexford Heights 0 open reports

Total Reports

Open

Resolved

9.1

Avg Days to Resolve

Resolution Rate

Ward 21 33.3%

City Average 15.8%

17.5 points above city average

Ranked #2 of 25 wards

By resolution rate (last 90 days)

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Top Issue Types

Bus Stop Issue 1

Construction Issue 1

Illegal Dumping 1

Property Standards 1

Sidewalk Damage 1

Most Reported Streets

1206 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto 1 report
1310 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto 1 report
Ellesmere Road 1 report
Kennedy Commons, Toronto 1 report
Kennedy Road, Toronto 1 report

Top Reporters

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beaver_danforth

City Champion 2 reports

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falcon_beaches

Neighbourhood Watch 1 reports

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Newcomer 1 reports

beluga_montreal

Neighbourhood Watch 1 reports

marmot_riverdale

Neighbourhood Watch 1 reports

Recent open reports

Illegal Dumping

Midwest Road, Dorset Park, Toronto

Ready

May 04, 2026

Construction Issue

1310 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto

Sent

Apr 07, 2026

Utility Pole

1206 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto

Sent

Apr 07, 2026

Property Standards

Kennedy Road, Toronto

Sent

Mar 19, 2026

How Michael Thompson voted recently

Last 10 recorded votes at council meetings

YES

Youth Innovation Hub Initiative at Scarborough Civic Centre

Apr 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 6-0

YES

1710 and 1712 Ellesmere Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Apr 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 4-0

ABS

Payment of Legal Expenses Related to an Integrity Commissioner Investigation

Apr 23, 2026 · passed 11-4

ABS

2775 Jane Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Apr 23, 2026 · passed 9-6

ABS

Community Sports Equipment Sponsorship

Apr 23, 2026 · passed 16-1

ABS

Congestion Management Plan - 2026 Spring Update