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Ward 20 – Scarborough Southwest
A local election guide for Ward 20, covering neighbourhood context, key issues, and the debates likely to shape the race.
Ward overview
Ward 20 campaigns often focus on transit, affordability, neighbourhood investment, road safety, and whether city decisions are delivering visible improvements in Scarborough communities.
Area
Southwest Scarborough
Neighbourhoods
Cliffside, Birch Cliff, Oakridge
Candidates running in Ward 20
8 candidatesLaikul Choudhury
Luigi Lisciandro
Naser Kaid
Kevin Rupasinghe
Parthi KandavelIncumbent
Mohammad Ali Reza
Sharmina Nasrin
Ariel-Rachel Karokis
What voters in this ward are talking about
In Ward 20, 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
Transit reliability and service access
Housing affordability and neighbourhood stability
Road safety and local infrastructure
Community investment and public amenities