Save City Services. Defend Good Jobs.
Monday, September 26, 5:30pm, City Hall
...Residents from across the city are rallying for Toronto. Our message to City Hall is: build Toronto, don’t destroy it. Together, we can stop the cuts, closures, privatization and user fees that will have an impact on every neighbourhood in Toronto.
...What’s at stake?
- Services and programs that serve every resident and community, such as libraries, child care and recreation centres
- Good jobs that strengthen our communities
- TTC connecting all our neighbourhoods
- Environmental leadership for the future of our city
- Keeping public control of public services
- Safeguarding vital public assets such as housing and Toronto Hydro
Why September 26?
On September 26, City Council will meet to discuss the Core Service Review and the 2012 budget. Hundreds of Torontonians will gather in Council Chambers that day as major decisions are made at City Hall. These decisions will affect our entire city and its future.
Isn’t the city broke? How can we afford to keep everything?
We are the only municipality in the GTA that froze property taxes in 2011. Other municipalities also get funding from provincial and federal governments to offset costs of their services. Our Mayor has said that he will not lobby the other levels of government for new funding. Meanwhile, an exaggerated deficit financial figure -- $774 million -- is being used to justify drastic cost-cutting and privatization. The real agenda is to shrink city services. Many of these services are revenue generators and the financial benefits have not been properly considered in the city’s budget.
I’m coming to the rally. What else can I do to support?
You can call or email your Councillor and ask them to support public services and good jobs in Toronto. Call 311 to get in touch with your Councillor. Encourage your friends and neighbours in Toronto to also contact their Councillor.
Email RallyforToronto@gmail.com to connect with local initiatives in your area.
