CITY COUNCILLOR
LILY CHENG
WILLOWDALE WARD 18

Recent Eligibility Update As of December 31, 2025 , Fair Pass accounts for residents aged 65 and older  (born on or before 1960) have been closed in accordance with the program’s age eligibility rules. The Fair Pass program is now available only to Toronto residents aged 20 to 64 . Residents aged 65 and older  are now eligible for the TTC Senior Fare Discount , which offers reduced fare pricing for seniors. If you were affected and previously provided an email address, the Ci

Many residents have contacted my office regarding intermittent power outages along Finch Ave, east of Yonge St. My office has been in close contact with Toronto Hydro for the past few weeks about this problem. I’d like to share an email we received from them on their progress: “Crews were out again on December 22 and December 29 to patrol along the feeder and inspect our equipment here in response to short power interruptions with unknown causes from October to December 2025.

I’m delighted to share some wonderful news for our community: the St. John’s Convent Guest House is officially open again for bookings following the completion of renovations.

Many of you have reached out to my office regarding missed recycling pickups since the transition of recycling responsibilities from the City of Toronto to Circular Materials on January 1, 2026. I completely understand your frustration - especially after the holiday season when recycling tends to pile up. Just to be clear, recycling is no longer a service provided by the City of Toronto; it is now operated by Circular Materials , as mandated by the province. For those who nee

NY29.16 - Hendon Avenue - Traffic Safety Measures - Speed Humps, Speed Reduction and All-Way Stop Control At North York Community Council , we approved a set of traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements for Hendon Avenue . These changes respond to ongoing resident concerns about traffic volumes and speeding, particularly with the future Beecroft Road extension in mind. The measures are based on an updated review of a previous Environmental Assessment, which looked at

NY29.14 - 312 Sheppard Avenue East - Encroachment Appeal North York Community Council has approved a request from TD Bank  to install a double-sided LED ground sign on public land in front of its property on Sheppard Avenue . City staff have confirmed that the sign will not interfere with pedestrians, traffic, or regular City maintenance. The approval also includes clear conditions to ensure the sign is safely installed and properly maintained.

The City’s 2026 staff-proposed budget was released today, kicking off a multi-stage process before the final budget is adopted on February 10 . This is the stage where residents can review the proposed investments, ask questions, and share ideas before decisions are finalized. Click Here to see our CFO's presentation on this budget. For more information on the process, please visit: www.toronto.ca/budget You may have heard that the proposed property tax increase is significa

DEFERRED TO FEBRUARY 26! As mentioned in our previous update, the Final Direction Report for the North York Centre Secondary Plan was originally scheduled for the Planning and Housing Committee meeting tomorrow, December 3rd . Given the significant long-term impact this plan will have on our community, both my team and residents must have enough time to review it thoroughly and provide meaningful feedback. To allow for this careful review, I requested that the item be defer

On October 10, ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, Mayor Olivia Chow met with a group of Willowdale community leaders at North York Civic Centre. We are grateful she took the time to spend time hearing from our community. The discussion was requested by the leaders and focused on the   North York at the Centre Secondary Plan . Residents and community leaders raised several key concerns: Infrastructure lag:  Population growth in North York has surged  145% over 20 years , yet inves

As I prepared Thanksgiving dinner this year, I found myself reflecting on a line from Aesop: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” In the busyness of day-to-day responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s working, what’s strong, and what’s growing. There are days when the demands of public service feel especially heavy: advocating for resources, facing complex city challenges, and trying to meet rising needs with limited tools. And yet, again and again, I’m remi

I was honoured to rise at the October City Council meeting to recognize the first-ever Korean Heritage Month in the City of Toronto. This milestone celebrates the profound contributions of Korean Canadians to our city and country. From culture and cuisine to innovation and entrepreneurship, the Korean community has enriched every part of our shared life. Around the world, K-pop, K-dramas, and K-beauty have captured hearts and imaginations — a testament to the power of creat

401 Interchange The Environmental Assessment (EA) scope is being finalized with Ministry of Transportation (MTO)....

We have received a few comments from community members inquiring about the effectiveness of consultations and whether feedback is...

I had the incredible opportunity to visit South Korea through a program hosted and funded by the Korea Foundation. It was an inspiring...

Responding to Encampments Over the past few weeks, several community members have reached out with concerns about the growing number of...

A few residents have contacted my office regarding hateful posters seen around our neighbourhood. If you come across hateful graffiti or...

Any motion moved at City Council is not simply drafting a motion and making a submission to the Clerks. If only it were that easy. Like a...

As Toronto prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026, the City is investing in community-focused initiatives to ensure neighbourhood's across...

Several residents have reached out about the noise impact from concerts being held at Rogers Stadium. I met with the City Manager’s...

I would like to thank our residents for sharing their concerns regarding community safety and the need for additional police patrols in...