Endorsements

“Andrew James represents the values and priorities that I have been advocating for all my public life. We both agree that bold action by City Hall on requiring developers to make truly green buildings, not just green roofs, encouraging energy-saving retrofits and expanding transit will make Toronto a more economically competitive, vibrant and liveable city in the long run. I look forward to seeing him push for an environmentally – and financially – sustainable agenda as councillor. I also find it encouraging that people are working together across party lines on Andrew’s campaign to elect him as their consensus candidate.”

Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada

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“As a resident of Leslieville, I have experienced firsthand the lack of responsiveness and consultation from our current Councillor.  We deserve better. Andrew James is better. He has the experience and understanding of City Hall required to get things done. Yes, Andrew is intelligent and thoughtful, but most of all he listens. Join me in supporting Andrew so we finally have a representative who actually represents the community.”

 Andrew Lang, Federal Liberal candidate, Toronto-Danforth

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“I support Andrew James as the best choice for making Ward 30 cleaner, safer and more healthful, and to build the strong, resilient local economy we will need as we move past the fossil fuel era.”

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu, Federal Green Party candidate, Toronto-Danforth and resident of Riverdale

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“Andrew James has shown his commitment to the issues that matter to all Ward 30 residents, and to the Chinese community in particular. He listens to us, and he responds to our concerns. Andrew has all the experience and skills to make a great councillor, and has my complete support.”

Sam Wong, Business owner and President of the East Chinatown Business Association

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“Andrew’s commitment to meaningful public consultation and respect for the legitimate concerns of taxpayers mark him as a significant improvement over the incumbent. He has my strong endorsement.”

John Smith, concerned citizen and YouTube co-star (along with Paula Fletcher – see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4q4EIegpdg)

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“Andrew James is thoughtful, responsive, progressive and fiscally responsible. He has a deep understanding of the local issues that are important to me as a Riverdale resident. I firmly believe that Andrew has what it takes to represent us well at City Hall.”

Grant Worden, Withrow Parent and President, Toronto-Danforth Provincial Liberal Association

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“Ward 30 needs a new voice.  As a community activist, I feel Andrew’s commitment to community empowerment is exactly what Leslieville needs – a representative who will work with and for ALL of us.  Andrew will answer to no-one but his constituents.  That’s the kind of voice I want representing me at city hall.  Andrew’s got my vote.  I encourage you to vote for Andrew too.”

Mary Ann Grainger, Leslieville resident

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As a candidate for city council in the previous election for Ward 30, I unreservedly support Andrew James in this election. Of all the
candidates, he can best represent the diversity of neighbourhoods, cultures and incomes in this ward, as well as our progressive and environmental ideals. We, also, need his strong sense of financial responsibility at City Hall. I trust that all who supported me
previously will support Andrew in my stead.

Edward Chin 陳子松, Riverside resident, tax consultant and community activist

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“Andrew James understands the importance of public participation, open decision-making and a willingness to listen in building public confidence in municipal government and initiating change. Andrew wants to build a better future, as reflected by his environmental advocacy and desire to serve at Toronto City Council.”

Phyllis Morris, Mayor of Aurora, Ontario

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 “Andrew James is a forward thinker who understands the economic benefits and practical logic for enforcing environmentally sustainable practices, especially in regard to land use planning and building and infrastructure construction. He is also committed to obtaining tangible results in reducing GHG emissions across the board, which would make him a welcome addition to City Council.”

Greg Allen, sustainability strategist and winner of the 2008 Green Toronto Award for Leadership

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“I first met Andrew James at a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee hearing. He was quick study, and soon came to understand the operation and impact of the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant on the local community to the point where he could depute to Toronto’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. Andrew James is knowledgeable, cares about infrastructure issues and wants residents to be informed and get involved in making the City a better place to live. He will undoubtedly contribute to real and positive change in leadership at City Hall. ” 

Stephen Whyte, Leslieville resident and 18-year member of the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Neighbourhood Liaison Committee

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“Andrew has been an active environmentalist and Green for more than half a decade. He co-founded the Toronto-Danforth federal riding association (the most successful in the city), re-energized the Toronto Greens coalition after the last federal election, and continues to show his commitment to the community in countless ways. I am happy to personally endorse his candidacy for council in my old neighbourhood.”

Becky Smit, former Riverdale resident and Executive Director, Green Party of Ontario

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“Andrew James is a humble, capable, and passionate person who cares about this community.  He has a heart for young people, both in his own home and in the wider community, where he helped teach music to youth as part of an East York Strategy crime reduction program .  This city needs more good people like Andrew!”

Pastor Jim Parker, Bethany Baptist Church

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