FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 16th, 2023  

SCARBOROUGH BACKS PARTHI KANDAVEL

As nominations close today, Parthi Kandavel is proud to share the backing of 5 elected Scarborough leaders, representing the diversity of Scarborough’s vast geography.

Twice elected as TDSB Trustee for Scarborough Southwest (2014 – 2022), Kandavel is the sole candidate with extensive elected governing experience, ready to tackle the important work before the ward and the City.

Five important and active municipal figures in Scarborough have  enthusiastically endorsed City Councillor candidate Parthi Kandavel.

  1. Neethan Shan (Scarborough Centre, current TDSB Vice-Chair, and former City of Toronto Councillor)
  1. Manna Wong (Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB Trustee 2014 – present)
  1. Yalini Rajakulasingam (Scarborough North, TDSB Trustee 2018 – present)
  1. Glenn De Baeremaker (former City of Toronto Deputy Mayor and City Councillor, 2003 – 2018)
  1. Dr. Anu Sriskandarajah (Scarborough-Rouge Park, TDSB Trustee 2018 – present)

Parthi Kandavel stated “I’m honoured to have the trust of respected leaders across the many unique wards of Scarborough. We all share a vision for creating a stronger, more vibrant, and healthy Scarborough.”

“Too often Scarborough is an afterthought or neglected by the City. Parthi will be an incredible and powerful voice for us.”

  • Neethan Shan (Scarborough Centre, current TDSB Vice-Chair, and former City of Toronto Councillor)

“Scarborough is always short changed. We need a strong voice, and we have that in Parthi Kandavel. Having seen firsthand Parthi’s progressive leadership at the TDSB, I know he is a great leader.”

  • Manna Wong (Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB Trustee 2014 – present)

“Working with Parthi at the TDSB, I have seen his unwavering commitment and determination in fighting for resources and services for Scarborough students and their families. I’m excited for our City and Scarborough’s future with Parthi as City Councillor.”

  • Yalini Rajakulasingam (Scarborough North, TDSB Trustee 2018 – present)

“I’ve seen Scarborough past and present, through many decades. I am genuinely proud and hopeful for Toronto and Scarborough with Parthi Kandavel as our newest City Councillor.”

  • Glenn De Baeremaker (former City of Toronto Deputy Mayor and City Councillor, 2003 – 2018)

“Toronto is changing at an unprecedented rate in our history. As a mom, I have faith that Parthi is the leader who will ensure this city is a place for all of our children to thrive.”

  • Dr. Anu Sriskandarajah (Scarborough-Rouge Park, TDSB Trustee 2018 – present)

For more information, please contact:

Tamara Hermann: 647 852 4614 or Parthi Kandavel: 416 271 7492