Ishrath Velshi, Ward 26, Don Valley West.
She’s a well-spoken candidate with a strong social conscience and years of behind-the-scenes experience at both city hall and Queen’s Park.
Her campaign slogan, “Everyone deserves a voice,” speaks to the way many residents here feel marginalized. Velshi understands the ward, having worked for its out-of-touch incumbent, John Parker (open John Parker’s policard), before moving on. Now she’s out to unseat her old boss and residents would be better off if she did. Also impressive is former police officer, entrepreneur and community volunteer Jon Burnside. He came close to beating Parker in 2010 and remains a sound alternative. But we favour Velshi.
About Ishrath Velshi
- “The VELSHI family’s history is a Canadian history. Ishrath is a typical Canadian with a diverse culture. Born in South Africa, she spent her early years in Kenya before immigrating to Canada in 1971.
- Her parents Mila and Murad Velshi (former MPP for the riding of Don Mills), her brother Ali Velshi (veteran journalist and anchor) and Ishrath settled in Toronto.
- Ishrath is a graduate of York University with an Honours degree in Mass Communications. Her experience and expertise touch on politics, the economy and civic, provincial and national governance.
- She served two former Cabinet Ministers at Queen’s Park and in recent years, has been working as the Executive Assistant to two Councillors at City Hall.
- She has been the main contact between constituents, community and ratepayer organizations and the private sector in addressing all the issues and concerns they had with our community in Don Valley West, Ward 26. She makes things happen and ensures we are all heard.
- Ishrath’s commitment to politics, social policy and constant and meaningful participation in voluntary service, her cosmopolitan background and in depth experience at City Hall defines what Don Valley West and Ward 26 need now in its next Councillor.
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