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"Hema Vyas' genuine commitment to serving her community is refreshing. She listens well, thoughtfully considers what she has heard, and works effectively with others to make a difference."
Mary Anne Chambers
Former M.P.P. and Ontario Cabinet Minister |
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"I urge my fellow residents in Ward 18 to support Hema in her bid for City Hall. Hema's enthusiasm for our neighbourhoods and thoughtful approach to community building could only be a positive force in building a better city for us."
Roy Mitchell
Ward 18 resident, Arts Administrator, Videomaker
Executive Director, Trinity Square Video |
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"Hema Vyas is a bright light in this municipal campaign. She is hard-working, intelligent, personable, and dedicated. A woman of integrity and commitment to community building, Hema will make a real contribution to Toronto City Council."
Caroline Morgan Di Giovanni
Writer and editor
Former MSSB Trustee and Chair; former Metro Councillor |
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"Hema Vyas is a candidate who is clearly connected to, and passionate about, the communities of Ward 18. We need someone with her mix of professional, volunteer and personal experience to represent us at City Hall."
Farzana Doctor
Author, social worker and Brockton Triangle resident |
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"Hema has taken a keen interest in urban planning city-wide and within Ward 18. She is committed to "community engagement" whereby residents are consulted before development plans are finalized, rather than "community consultation" whereby the development plans are finalized and then simply presented to residents. Hema is committed to engaging the community in detailed planning before change happens and should be commended for this."
Steven Heuchert, MCIP, RPP
Professional Environmental Planner |
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"Hema Vyas is a refreshing voice in municipal politics. Her ability to inspire and engage her community, especially its young people, tells me she is the best candidate for Ward 18. I know Hema will bring her incredible energy and passion to City Council. I urge all residents of Ward 18 to lend Hema their vote!"
Max Naylor
Youth Prime Minister of Canada |
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"I know Hema has what it takes to represent this great city. She is a leader with the vision for a healthy and welcoming community, with integrity, strong values, and hard work ethics, and with a passion for people and progress. I have all the confidence in the world that Hema will be a great Councillor at City Hall and an excellent representative of the wonderful Ward 18."
Ibrahim Absiye
Executive Director, CultureLink Settlement Services |
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"I've had the pleasure to work with Hema at three different organizations over the past 10 years. Hema has a lot to offer this city – she is a strong advocate for youth and women, and has worked hard over the years on some very serious volunteer gigs at Pathways to Education, the June Callwood Centre and CultureLink. Hema has great energy, an ability to listen and understand, experience working with the provincial government, deep roots in Toronto – and a desire to contribute in a very positive way."
Stephanie Donaldson
Community organizer |
