Why Voting for Trustee is Important

Whether you have children in school or not, whether they are in the english public, french public, english catholic, or french catholic school board, and whether you support the public or catholic board on your property taxes, voting for your local school board trustee is important. Here’s why:

You’re investing in education! The education levy portion of your property tax rates are distributed by the Provincial Government to all school boards in Ontario as calculated by the Ministry of Education Funding Formula. Think of it like this… if you were a shareholder of a company you would want to exercise your right to vote for the board of directors (in this case, the board of trustees).

Today’s students are tomorrow’s professionals. Simply put, the students who are being taught in our schools, who are developing character and values, and who are acquiring knowledge and skills are going to be our future business leaders, political leaders, and community leaders. You should be concerned about what they are learning, how they are learning, and how your tax dollars are investing in building the future foundations of the community, this city, and the country.

Lifelong learning is more important then ever! In our ever changing economy, you never know when you may want to go back to school, take a general interest course, learn a new language, or develop a new skill. Which is why lifelong learning is important. When the time comes, you will want to ensure the costs are low (if any) and that the quality of education you receive meets your standards.

Our teachers are professionals! A well kept secret of the TDSB is that our elementary schools, high schools, and continuing education courses are often staffed with industry professionals; post-secondary institutions aren’t the only ones that have the best of the best. Alternatively, teachers have gone through a lot of training and posses the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure every student is learning and engaged.

How to Vote?

Voter Qualifications

A person is entitled to vote if they are:
- A Canadian Citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident of the City of Toronto, or own or lease property (or be a spouse of the owner or lessee) in the City of Toronto
- Not legally prohibited from voting

Identification

When you go to vote make sure you have proof of name and qualifying address. Proof is required in order to receive a ballot. A list of acceptable identification can be found on the City of Toronto Website.

Advance Voting

Whether you will be away on election day or you just simply want to cast your vote early on the City of Toronto will be setting up advance voting stations at Trinity Community Recreation Centre (in Ward 19) and Beverley Junior Public School (in Ward 20).

Election Day

October 25th is Election Day and your last opportunity to vote! No matter who you vote for, it is important that you get out and cast your ballot for your ideal local school board trustee, your ideal local city councillor, and your new mayor.

Click Here to find out which ward you live in. If it is within the City Ward’s of 19 or 20 then you are eligible to vote for the Trustee for Ward 10 of the Toronto District School Board (Public school board). Ward 19 and 20, or in my case Ward 10, are also known as “Trinity-Spadina”.

Click Here for a list of voting locations in Trinity-Spadina.

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