Parthi Kandavel

Canadian politician
2014–2022TDSB Trustee Personal detailsPolitical partyIndependentOccupation
  • Politician
  • teacher
Websiteparthikandavel.ca

Parthi Kandavel is a Canadian teacher and politician who represents Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest on Toronto City Council. He was elected during a by-election on November 30, 2023.

Background

Prior to entering politics, Kandavel worked as a grade 6 school teacher in the Sathya Sai School of Toronto - Canada.[1]

Political career

Kandavel served as a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee for two terms from 2014 to 2022. He ran in the 2022 municipal election, finishing second place to Gary Crawford.[2] Kandavel was elected to the seat in a 2023 by-election triggered by the resignation of Crawford.[3]

Described as a "progressive",[1] Kandavel ran on a platform of increasing daycare spaces, building road safety infrastructure and reducing inequality. He defines his political ideology as "sensible solutions that address inequity".[1] Following his election, Kandavel met with Mayor Olivia Chow, who highlighted their shared commitment to affordable housing and child care.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Fagan, Emily (2023-12-04). "Meet Parthi Kandavel, Toronto's newest city councillor and hopeful Scarborough ally to Olivia Chow". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  2. ^ [email protected] (2023-12-01). "Parthi Kandavel Wins Scarborough Southwest By-Election". The Local. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ^ Fagan, Emily (2023-11-30). "Parthi Kandavel wins Scarborough Southwest byelection". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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Members of the Toronto City Council
  • Mayor: Olivia Chow
   
  1. Vincent Crisanti
  2. Stephen Holyday
  3. Amber Morley
  4. Gord Perks
  5. Frances Nunziata
  2. James Pasternak
  3. Anthony Perruzza
  4. Michael Colle
  5. Alejandra Bravo
  6. Ausma Malik
  2. Dianne Saxe
  3. Josh Matlow
  4. Chris Moise
  5. Paula Fletcher
  6. vacant
Statutory Deputy Mayor denoted in italics.