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Ward 18 – Willowdale
A local election guide for Ward 18, covering neighbourhood context, key issues, and the debates likely to shape the race.
Ward overview
Ward 18 combines major growth corridors with established residential areas. Voters often focus on development intensity, road congestion, transit, and whether local infrastructure is keeping pace.
Area
North Toronto
Neighbourhoods
Willowdale East, Willowdale West, Lansing
Candidates running in Ward 18
6 candidatesHamid Shakeri
Nicole Daneshvar
David Magazzinich
Lily ChengIncumbent
Ardeshir Zarezade
Nathan Yusifov
What voters in this ward are talking about
In Ward 18, campaign conversations are likely to focus on how citywide policy decisions show up locally. Residents are often less interested in abstract promises than in practical answers about congestion, housing, safety, infrastructure, neighbourhood change, and the quality of everyday city services. Candidates who can explain what City Hall can realistically influence in this ward are likely to have the strongest message.
Key local issues
High-rise growth and development intensity
Traffic congestion and road capacity
Transit access and reliability
Infrastructure capacity and community amenities