Nate Erskine-Smith

@beynate.bsky.social

Running to be Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York. Host of Uncommons Podcast.

Thanks for your trust. We are here to help and ready to hit the ground running. Special thanks to my family and to all of you who encouraged me, and who stood with us through the campaign. None of this happens without you. We have an amazing local team.

Every vote counts today and polls are open from 10 am to 8 pm. If you've trusted me as your voice in Ottawa, know that I'll bring the same principled and effective advocacy to City Hall. Vote for who you trust. And thank you for your support!

If I could address one issue as a councillor, it would be homelessness. Through a housing-first approach, we can deliver dignity to people in need and ensure our public spaces are safe and welcoming.

When I served as Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Olivia Chow and I worked together to deliver on housing and transit. I’m ready to build on that partnership to get more done for Beaches-East York and our city.

I've worked with both Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford. Mayor Chow acts. Councillor Bradford is mostly talk. How can we expect someone to serve our city well when they've failed to serve their own ward?

Residents deserve to feel safe in their neighbourhoods, and that means having police services that are accessible, responsive, and connected to the communities they serve. 54 Division is coming back.

While homelessness has increased across the province by more than 20% in recent years, the Chow administration has overseen an 8% reduction here in Toronto. And encampments have been reduced significantly too. No one should accept this as success. But it’s progress to build on.