Parthi Kandavel
Toronto City Councillor
for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest
Assumed office
November 30, 2023
Preceded byGary Crawford
Other roles
2014–2022TDSB Trustee
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
Occupation
  • 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 an elementary school teacher.[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. 1 2 3 4 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. ↑ info@thelocal.to (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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