Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Neethan Shan
Neethan Shan is the current Councillor for Scarborough Rouge River. He previously served as Executive Director of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR), and held leadership roles in education as a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustee for Scarborough and Chair of the TDSB. From 2006 to 2010, he also served as a Trustee with the York Region District School Board.
Neethan began his career as a Youth Outreach Worker in Malvern, later becoming a manager for youth programs in the area. He developed and implemented over twenty initiatives across various schools. His professional experience includes serving as a Math and Science teacher, college professor, and Executive Director of both the Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre (CanTYD) and the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA).
During his ten-year tenure at CASSA, Neethan advanced health equity for South Asian communities, led campaigns to promote inclusivity in municipalities beyond the GTA, advocated for the creation of a provincial anti-racism directorate, and united over 100 organizations across Ontario to champion social and economic justice for South Asians and other equity-deserving communities.
City councillor page
Ward 25 on toronto.caCouncillor
Neethan Shan
Phone
416-338-3771Councillor email (city format)
Councillor_Shan@toronto.caCommittees & boards
- Executive Committee
- Economic and Community Development Committee
- Scarborough Community Council
- Striking Committee
- Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
- Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors (Mayor’s Designate)
Ward staff
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Manager – Media Contact
Abraham Almaouie
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Constituent Manager, Planning and Transportation Lead
Guled Arale
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Communications and Events Manager
Jovie Galit
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Administrative Assistant – Events and Schedule Manager
Sagaanaa Sivasamy
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Flood awareness
No Active Flood Risk
Current weather conditions do not indicate elevated flood risk in this ward.
Flood Study Areas (2)
BFA56
Catch basins avg 57 years (installed ~1969, oldest 1960)
BFA64
Catch basins avg 38 years (installed ~1988)
2
Total Reports
0
Open
2
Resolved
98.5
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
55.5 points above city average
Ranked #24 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
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Most Reported Streets
- 43.779530, -79.137391 1 report
- Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Toronto 1 report
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How Neethan Shan voted recently
Last 10 recorded votes at council meetings
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Celebrating the Win: Free August Ferry Rides for Kids and Seniors - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Chow
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 15-5
Exploring a Partnership with Jays Care Foundation to Establish a Jays Care Academy in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 24-0
1410 to 1416 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 23-3
Ensuring Due Diligence on Data Centres in Scarborough Southwest - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 25-0
2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 23-0
2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 20-4
245 to 251 Marlee Avenue, 1 to 7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 20-3
Initial Findings Report: Transit Priority Measures to Support the 505 Dundas 6-Minute Network
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 20-2
311 activity in this ward
From City of Toronto 311 service requests (last 12 months)
12,092
Total requests
869
Pothole / road damage
75%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 861
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 530
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 511
- General Pruning 464
- Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property 367
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
