Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Michael Thompson
Now in his sixth term as Councillor, Michael Thompson is widely regarded as one of Toronto’s hardest working and most effective political leaders.
Under the banner of “getting things done,” Michael is known to his constituents as a community builder committed to bringing people together in a spirit of collaboration. He has led the formation of local community associations, youth leadership initiatives and Business Improvement Areas. To engage residents in his ward, he holds regular public meetings and annually resolves hundreds of local and city-wide issues.
In addition to a strong focus on serving his constituents, Michael’s commitment to developing Toronto’s economy is longstanding. He regularly draws upon his widespread network of business relationships to help the city to enhance business retention, promote economic growth, advance equity and increase private-sector employment. As former Chair of the city’s Economic and Community Development Committee, he convened an advisory group of leaders in business, labour, academia and the not-for-profit sectors to advise the city on its economic development strategies and priorities. The group’s Collaborating For Competitiveness recommendations were adopted in full by the city and incorporated into the city’s operations. Locally, he spearheaded the creation of the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area and established a Job Fair that each year brought thousands of job seekers together with dozens of employers.
City councillor page
Ward 21 on toronto.caCouncillor
Michael Thompson
Phone
416-397-9274Councillor email (city format)
councillor_thompson@toronto.caCommittees & boards
Ward staff
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Principal Advisor and Communications Strategist
Royson James
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Executive Assistant
Keisha Francis
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Supervisor, Office Administration
Amalia Stefanopoulos
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Constituency Assistant
Waldane Hackett
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Senior Advisor, Policy and Legislative Affairs
Safa Khan
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Advisor, Constituency and Community Development
Michaela Lewis
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Planning Advisor
Yishmael Muir
Last 90 days
Resolution is delivered by the responsible city departments
- Received
- 2
- Resolved
- 1
- Open
- 1
- Fix rate
- 50.0%
- Avg days to fix
- —
- Overdue
- 1
- Fixed after deadline
- 0
By department
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Business Improvement Areas (3)
6
Total Reports
4
Open
2
Resolved
9.1
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
19.4 points above city average
Ranked #1 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- 1206 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto 1 report
- 1310 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto 1 report
- Ellesmere Road 1 report
- Kennedy Commons, Toronto 1 report
- Kennedy Road, Toronto 1 report
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
Midwest Road, Dorset Park, Toronto
May 04, 2026
1310 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto
Apr 07, 2026
1206 Warden Avenue, Wexford, Toronto
Apr 07, 2026
Kennedy Road, Toronto
Mar 19, 2026
How Michael Thompson voted recently
Last 10 recorded votes at council meetings
Advancing Planting and Sand Renourishment at Hanlan's Point Beach and Surrounding Area - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 23-0
Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Jun 25, 2026 · defeated 5-17
Temporary Delegation of Authorities Required for the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Jun 25, 2026 · passed 21-4
Revitalizing Toronto's Peace Garden - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 25-0
Commemorating the Life and Work of Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 25-0
Hitting the Right Notes in Downsview: Supporting Toronto's Music Industry While Considering Local Residents - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 24-0
Follow Up on 2026.EX31.2: Framework for Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature By-law
Jun 25, 2026 · passed 23-1
75-81 Billy Bishop Way - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 20-0
Improvement of Tactile Wayfinding in Line 5 Stations
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 20-0
311 activity in this ward
From City of Toronto 311 service requests (last 12 months)
5,175
Total requests
536
Pothole / road damage
81%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 532
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 431
- Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required 322
- Road Plowing Request 293
- Property Standards and Maintenance Violations 165
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
