多伦多市长候选人唐炜臻:给TTC公车局主席焦恩•伯恩赛德(Jon Burnside)的回信

亲爱的焦恩•伯恩赛德议员:

感谢您关注TTC乘客和员工的安全问题。我们都意识到,这是一个紧迫的问题。我们经历了一系列前所未有的事件,其中一些造成了严重的后果。这不仅仅是TTC所面临的问题,我们整个城市也面临着类似的挑战,包括食品银行危机、住房危机,更重要的是心理健康危机。这些问题的根源是人们的经济压力以及从个人、家庭到公共服务的安全问题。

在过去几年里,COVID-19大流行给我们的经济、商业活动、城市居民的心理健康带来了严重破坏和干扰。我们现在正处于后疫情限制的经济复苏阶段。美中贸易战、美国与俄罗斯、中国之间的意识形态冲突,以及乌克兰战争使全球的生活、通胀和冲突加剧。希望战争能够很快结束,国际合作能够恢复并继续,就像美国特朗普政府以前奥巴马时期那样。

如果我当选为加拿大最大城市多伦多市的市长、作为市政府的首席执行官,我将负责像前市长梅尔•拉斯特曼一样提供领导力,他以商业为导向的方法在将多伦多推广为全球城市方面发挥了重要作用。我将与市议员共同努力,找到方法并制定政策决策,改善TTC乘客和员工的安全,以及多伦多市民的福祉。我非常重视改善人们的个人财务状况和心理健康,并将密切关注那些面临经济压力和心理问题的人,并提供足够的资金和服务来满足他们的需求。

对TTC在城市经济中的重要作用的认识。我将努力发挥其潜力,不仅将其视为交通系统,更将其作为促进经济增长和城市财政的催化剂。对于筹资这些措施,对我来说并不是一个难题,因为我有高管、金融企业家和前对冲基金经理的背景。我具备识别多样化收入来源和做出明智投资决策的专业知识,使我在财务能力上与其他候选人有所区别。作为一位高效的市长,我将熟练管理城市资源,监督预算,并确保市政服务的顺畅运行。我将基于证据和社区意见做出决策,并遵守治理程序。

透明度和与公众的定期沟通是我市长任期的重要原则。我将明确阐述对城市的愿景,解释政策决策,并积极与选民互动,了解他们的需求和关切。多伦多需要一个积极进取的领导者和有远见的市长,能够通过切实行动激励和动员城市,而不是空洞的承诺。

我相信这个回应已经充分回答了您的问题,满足了您和多伦多选民的期望。我谦卑地请求您在即将到来的选举中支持我,因为我对自己能够有效履行市长职责充满信心。

此致。

唐炜臻

2023年5月25日

May 25, 2023
Jon Burnside
Chair, Toronto Transit Commission

Dear Councillor Jon Burnside,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for your inquiries regarding the safety of TTC passengers and employees. It is evident that ensuring safety has become an urgent issue, considering the unprecedented surge in incidents,some of which have had devastating consequences. However, this issue extends beyond the TTC alone; our entire city is facing various crises, including food banks shortages, housing challenges, and, most notably, a mental health crisis. The underlying factors for these problems are people’s financial stress and the need for improved safety measures at both individual and public service levels.

Over the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted severe damage and disruption to our economy, business activities, and the overall mental well-being of people in Toronto and worldwide. While we are now in the process of economic recovery following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, global events such as the trade war between the US and China, conflicts involving the G7 countries, Russia, and China, as well as the situation in Ukraine, continue to exacerbate inflation and conflicts globally. It is my sincere hope that these conflicts will come to an end soon, allowing international cooperation to resume and thrive.

If I am elected as the mayor and CEO of the City of Toronto, I will assume responsibility for providing effective leadership, drawing inspiration from former mayor Mel Lastman, known for his business-oriented approach and significant role in promoting Toronto as a global city. In collaboration with city councillors, I will seek ways to make policy decisions and improve safety for TTC  passengers, employees, and all residents of Toronto.

I am deeply committed to enhancing the financial well-being and mental health of our citizens. I will have the public closely monitor individuals experiencing financial stress and mental health issues, ensuring sufficient funding and services are provided to those in need. Recognizing the crucial role the TTC  plays in our city’s economy, I will work diligently to leverage its potential as not only a transportation tool but also a catalyst for economic growth and financial stability.

Now, you may be wondering how I plan to finance these measures. Drawing from my experience as an executive and financial businessman, I am confident in my ability to find creative avenues for funding without resorting to tax increases or relying solely on higher levels of government funding, such as the provincial and federal governments. I possess the knowledge and expertise to invest wisely and generate revenue, setting me apart from other candidates who may only know how to spend money.

As an efficient mayor, I am adept at managing the city’s resources,overseeing budgets,and ensuring the seamless operation of municipal services. I value governance processes and make informed decisions based on evidence and community input.Transparency is of utmost importance to me, and I am committed to regular communication with the public. Through open dialogue, I will articulate my vision for the city, explain policy decisions, and engage with constituents to understand their needs and concerns.

The city of Toronto is in dire need of progressive leadership and a visionary mayor who can inspire and mobilize its residents. I believe I possess the qualities necessary to fulfill this role and drive Toronto forward.

I hope this letter has addressed your inquiries and meets your satisfaction, as well as the satisfaction of the voters of Toronto. Please consider voting for me, as I am confident in my ability to perform the duties of mayor effectively.

Sincerely yours,

Weizhen Tang

 

May 23, 2023
To Toronto’s 2023 Mayoral Election Candidates,

Re: Toronto Transit Commission Safety Plan

This past fall and winter, safety for TTC passengers and employees became an urgent issue. We experienced an unpreceded surge in incidents, some with devastating results. The TTC mobilized, with its partners, and implemented several immediate measures to improve safety.

However, along with shorter term solutions, there is an urgent need for the City to address complex longer-term issues.

I am writing to ask for your TTC Safety Plan if elected, specifically:
What do you consider to be the issues that lead to violent incidents?
How will you improve safety for TTC passengers and employees?
How will you pay for these measures?
When would you expect to see results?

I welcome your responses to councillor_burnside@toronto.ca by Tuesday, May 30th. All responses will be posted, without commentary, on my social media platforms.

As TTC Chair, I am committed to seeing consistent and lasting safety improvements for everyone who rides the system. I look forward to working with the new Mayor to continue this most important and urgent work.

Jon Burnside
Chair, Toronto Transit Commission

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