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Ward 21 – Scarborough Centre
A local election guide for Ward 21, covering neighbourhood context, key issues, and the debates likely to shape the race.
Ward overview
Ward 21 often revolves around growth, transit, civic investment, affordability, and how central Scarborough should evolve over the coming years.
Area
Central Scarborough
Neighbourhoods
Scarborough Town Centre, Bendale, Woburn
Candidates running in Ward 21
11 candidatesNisha Kumari
Willie Reodica
Akina Lalla
Stella Kargiannakis
Uthish Ganesh
Bahareh Barahmand
Patience Evbagharu
Michael ThompsonIncumbent
Madura Shanmugaratnam
Taiba Ahmed
Krissan Veerasingam
What voters in this ward are talking about
In Ward 21, 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
Growth and redevelopment around the centre
Transit access and service quality
Housing affordability and intensification
Community amenities and infrastructure planning