Markus O'Brien Fehr

Recovering ex-political staffer now working on city building and education. #Willowdale dad, volunteer & community organizer. (he/him)

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Very sad news for Toronto Council. The city lost a highly dedicated public servant. My condolences to her family, staff and community.

[Ben Spurr @BenSpurr]

Breaking: City councillor Jaye Robinson has died https://t.co/yxKpBV3va3

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

@vickysanderson @william_da_pham Wondering if that’s new or the restoration of the naturalized garden that was plagued by problems for so many years. Edithvale is a gem - and supported by a great neighbourhood.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

@vickysanderson @william_da_pham @HydroOne In my day City staff were very reluctant to embrace new infrastructure in the Hydro corridor because Hydro One was so hard to work with. We’d been looking at it as a possible off-leash site near Bathurst. Unfortunately never got very far.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

@vickysanderson @william_da_pham City has done work looking at EMF impacts and developed policies to avoid any activities that would keep people in hydro corridors for long periods of time. ie trails that people move through, ok, housing, not so much. https://t.co/bEynO1nQv9

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Quite the heartwarming saga of Toronto baseball fans and players caring for one another. Love this.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Great @TorontoStar feature on #MaryWard CSS today. As a graduate from 30 years back I’ll vouch for the life lessons we took with us - becoming self starters and functioning in the real world. Some excellent staff then - and I’m sure still today. #TCDSB

https://t.co/bsEgYsNoIC

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

So let me get this straight - since your post comes without context or source - the candidate running for the @CPC_HQ nomination in #Willowdale is suggesting because there is a growing opioid crisis in Canada, the answer is to eliminate all harm reduction facilities?

[Jeff Yang @JeffYangCA]

@MarkusOBF “Save lives”.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

How dare the City reduce harm and save lives with our tax dollars? Are you serious? You’re seeking public office in #Willowdale? #DoBetter

[Jeff Yang @JeffYangCA]

@vickysanderson @LilyChengTO @TPSOperations You mean this lie found on the city of Toronto website meeting notes? How dare the city lie with our tax dollars!

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

I will however also note that @PierrePoilievre ‘s take on this is “cut taxes” - which has got to make you wonder how serious he is about tackling the problems facing Canada’s largest city.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Let’s be clear: Municipal property taxes are not designed to take the brunt of Canada’s international commitments on asylum seekers. The Feds need to assess all costs associated with these commitments and pick up the tab. Period. #TOpoli

https://t.co/vtPPPtyeXj

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

I fought with PF&R over tobogganing 5 years ago. #Willowdale signs were taken down. If the City wants to end a fundamental recreational activity, should be done in consultation with communities and a transparent policy posted - with every effort made to keep hills open. #TOpoli

[Brad Bradford @BradMBradford]

The “no tobogganing” signs aren’t going to stop anyone from sledding - but they will make people more cynical about the city.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Credit to @dmrider for being on this story from the start. Let’s hope the saga can now have the positive ending it deserves - with 59 people having a roof over their heads.

[David Rider @dmrider]

Ontario's planning appeal body rejects efforts to stop construction of modular supportive housing for people escaping homelessness on a Willowdale site. Coun. Lily Cheng was elected in Oct. 2022 vowing to halt or significantly change the 59-unit project, one of several across T.O

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Thanks to all the City Councillors, City staff and community members who supported this project and worked hard to keep it from falling apart amidst adversity. Lives will be saved by creating this type of housing and countless more lives improved dramatically. #TOpoli

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

A safe and dignified place to call home:
An Ontario Land Tribunal decision was issued today dismissing the appeal of Toronto City Council’s decision to permit 60 new supportive affordable homes at 175 Cummer Avenue in #NorthYork.

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Have to give kudos to @MayorOliviaChow and @fordnation for putting differences aside and announcing a working group to find a “new deal” for Toronto budget. With a $1.5 billion shortfall it’s critical to have all hands on deck. I’m hopeful Ottawa will follow suit. #topoli

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

@vickysanderson It’s never been about one person @vickysanderson. It’s a community finding common purpose and working together that makes all the difference. And all the credit to you for your rallying cries. (And I miss you too!)

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Thanks @GraphicMatt for profiling what continues to be an important issue for our community and our city. One edit - during consultation, leadership of many of #Willowdale neighbourhood associations were supportive of this project and should not be painted with one brush.

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

My @TorontoStar column: They were supposed to be homes. Instead, these modular units are still waiting for assembly in a storage unit—at a cost of $77K a month.

Toronto’s next mayor needs to be ready to push back against those who obstruct new housing.

https://t.co/UFGSVDppEU

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

This is the missing part of Toronto’s affordable housing debate. #TOpoli

The ‘15-minute city’ idea is key to solving Canada’s housing crisis https://t.co/c2kHBiAPDO

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

How come this never happened when I was at City Hall?!?

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

May the 4th be with you, Toronto.

#MayThe4thBeWithYou
#StarWarsDay

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Thanks to @anabailaoto for joining a packed John McKenzie House in #Willowdale for Coffee & Politics today. She was thoughtful and passionate in addressing the future of Toronto. Ana clearly offers the leadership our city needs. #topoli #toelxn23

[Markus O'Brien Fehr @MarkusOBF]

Can we hope that all #BlueJays games are going to be so much fun to watch? Great way to start the season! #161togo