"Building strong communities begins with residents coming together with a goal of creating safer, beautiful and liveable neighbourhoods. FOSTRA's work amplifies community voices and advocates for the needs of local residents. I am excited to see how they will come together across the Downtown at such an important time." - Councillor Krystyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Central)
"Great cities and communities are built from the ground up. It takes vision and relentless local work to build liveable downtown communities. That's what FoSTRA is all about. Working, in partnership, to build a more liveable, a more affordable, and a more sustainable city for all" - Councillor Joe Cressy (Spadina-Fort York), Chair, Toronto Board of Health
"As Deputy Mayor and Davenport City Councillor, I support efforts to promote engagement in policy discussions and issues affecting south Toronto residents. I look forward to working with this new collective of residents' associations on the issues affecting Davenport and south Toronto." - Ana Bailão (Mayor/Councillor Ward 9 - Davenport)
“If we are to have a say in the development of our communities, then we must come together to amplify our voices. If we want communities with parks, community centres, schools and transit in every neighbourhood, peppered with heritage buildings and innovative public spaces, then we must work together. FOSTRA is the coalition of downtown and South Toronto resident and neighbourhood associations that brings community voice to the planning table. But it only works if we are all involved. Supporting the work of FOSTRA helps to create vibrant neighbourhoods where we all want to live.” - MPP Chris Glover (Spadina-Fort York)
"It is more important than ever before that neighbours are organizing and local voices are being amplified in the face of immense development pressure and unfair treatment by the province of Ontario toward Toronto's planning policies. Organizations like FoSTRA will make a lasting impact on the face of Toronto and help to ensure we are building a greener, friendlier and more inclusive tomorrow." - Councillor Mike Layton (University-Rosedale)
“Local communities need to be included in discussions about the future of our city. Community organizing have been critical to pushing against the Ford government's efforts to unfairly tilt power towards developers and circumvent the local planning process. FoSTRA’s work amplifying community demands and advocating for a transparent consultation process is crucial to planning a more inclusive city for all.” - MPP Suze Morrison (Toronto Centre)
"If we want to achieve the dream of building a truly green, livable, and thriving downtown for all the residents of Toronto, we need to support organizations like FoSTRA.” - MPP Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale).
"I appreciate FoSTRA's work in bringing together Residents' Associations from across Toronto.
Grassroots efforts for an organized voice and collective action is critical in building a just and inclusive city — a city for all." — MPP Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale--High Park)
Grassroots efforts for an organized voice and collective action is critical in building a just and inclusive city — a city for all." — MPP Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale--High Park)
"Councillor Perks looks forward to working with FoSTRA ...on various issues which are part of the Ward 4 community as well as neighbouring communities." - Councillor Gord Perks (Parkdale-High Park)