Elected as school trustee for Scarborough-Agincourt in 2014, Manna is endorsed for City Councillor by School Trustees David Smith, Parthi Kandavel, Zakir Patel, Yalini Rajakulasingam, Anu Sriskandarajah. She’s earned the trust of colleagues, parents and diverse communities through her leadership, hard work and persistence in getting things done – for families, kids, schools, neighbourhoods and Scarborough-Agincourt.
Trust
Experience
Manna has worked with our community to:
- Fix traffic and road safety issues
- Repair and expand over-crowded schools
- Develop climate action projects
- Stop increases in childcare fees
- Make sure everyone in Scarborough has equal access to services
- Develop the successful new arts programs ‘Arts Intersections’
- Bring community voices to the table through regular ward meetings
- Create the position of Integrity Commissioner at the Toronto District School Board to make sure that elected officials live up to the highest standards.
Community Priorities
Manna will work hard on City Council to ensure that Scarborough-Agincourt residents get the help they need from the City, particularly given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She’ll fight for:
- Economic recovery help for individuals, families, seniors and businesses
- Affordable rents and housing
- Community services like the long awaited Bridletowne Community Hub
- Better public transit and building the Sheppard subway