Katie Andrachuk
City Council • Ward 2 • Etobicoke Centre
Etobicoke Centre for Every Generation.
Toronto is growing, and Etobicoke Centre is growing with it. With the right leadership, we can respond to the realities of today to make this an even better place to live.
Etobicoke Centre should work for everyone at every stage of life, with reliable city services, well-maintained streets and public spaces, thriving local businesses, and neighbourhoods that remain great places to call home.
I was born and raised in Etobicoke Centre, attended local schools, volunteered with local community groups, and have spent most of my life here. I previously served Etobicoke Centre at City Hall as a constituency and policy advisor, working directly with residents to solve problems and advance local priorities. I’ve also worked in both the public and private sectors on major transit, infrastructure, public space, and development projects across Toronto and the region, bringing different interests together to find common ground and deliver better outcomes.
I’m running because I believe you deserve fresh leadership that is responsive, plans for what’s ahead, and gets things done. I would be honoured to serve as your councillor and work every day to make Etobicoke Centre the best it can be.
My Priorities
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Etobicoke residents invest a lot in their homes and neighbourhoods, and they rightly expect their taxes to deliver reliable services, well-maintained infrastructure, and cared-for public spaces. A well-run city is visible in the details.
Spending the minimum is not a responsible fiscal approach — not if services don't work, and not when neglected infrastructure just costs more to fix later. Residents need to see the results of their tax dollars at work in their streets and public spaces.
As your councillor, I'll notice when something isn't working, I'll find out why, and I'll follow up to make sure it gets fixed.
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As our population changes, so do our housing needs. Etobicoke Centre should have the right mix of homes for every stage of life: a place to start out, raise a family, downsize, and grow older, with the option to stay in the neighbourhood as your needs change.
Simply saying no to new housing won’t keep Etobicoke Centre the way it is. Over time, it can make it harder for young people to move or stay here, for families to find the homes they need, and for older residents to have the choice to downsize without leaving the community they spent their lives in.
We should be directing growth thoughtfully, supporting gentle density where it makes sense, and ensuring new development is matched by transportation, schools, parks, community spaces, and services.
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Good transportation choices make it easier and safer for everyone to get where they need to go, whether or not they drive. As Etobicoke Centre changes, relying on driving as the primary way to get around will put even more pressure on a road network that already has limited capacity.
Every trip made on foot, by bike, or by transit is one less car competing for space on the road. Giving people good alternatives to driving makes driving better too. Real transportation choice requires reliable transit, connected cycling routes, safe crossings, proven safety infrastructure, and free-flowing streets.
Providing safe and reliable alternatives gives people greater independence throughout their lives by helping kids and teens to get around safely, giving adults more ways to travel, and helping older residents stay mobile as they age.
I’ll work to make it easier and safer to get where you’re going, however you choose to travel.
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Well-designed small neighbourhood plazas can bring more local shops, useful services, and gathering places closer to where you need them. You should be able to pick up groceries, fill a prescription, grab a coffee, or get a haircut close to home.
Neighbourhood-scaled commercial spaces are critical for supporting local business too. Smaller storefronts can make it easier for independent shops to get started, build a customer base, and grow over time.
I want an Etobicoke Centre that is a more convenient, connected, and supportive place to live.
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Beautiful streets, healthy trees, welcoming parks, and well-designed public spaces make Etobicoke Centre more comfortable, enjoyable, and valuable.
But we’ve lost too many mature trees, and too many of our public spaces receive only the minimum attention needed to maintain them.
We should rebuild our tree canopy, protect mature trees from pests and preventable damage, and work with City departments and utility companies to better manage conflicts between trees and infrastructure. We should invest in parks, boulevards, streetscapes, and public spaces that are attractive, comfortable, and built to last.
Generations of residents have invested time, money, and care in making Etobicoke Centre a beautiful place to live. Our public spaces should reflect that same pride in where we live.
