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Ward 23 – Scarborough North
A local election guide for Ward 23, covering neighbourhood context, key issues, and the debates likely to shape the race.
Ward overview
Ward 23 often highlights transit access, affordability, infrastructure, and the need for more visible city attention to suburban quality-of-life issues.
Area
North Scarborough
Neighbourhoods
Malvern, Morningside Heights, Rouge
Candidates running in Ward 23
8 candidatesPiravena Sathiyanantham
Ronald Phen
Shaun Chen
John-Mark Oleh
Sajawal Javed
Han Dong
Jamaal MyersIncumbent
Kevin Li
What voters in this ward are talking about
In Ward 23, 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 access and commuting challenges
Housing affordability and growth
Roads, infrastructure, and local services
Parks, recreation, and youth opportunity