Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Jon Burnside
Jon Burnside was elected in 2022 as City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) where he has been a resident for nearly two decades. Constituents in Wynford-Concorde and Flemingdon Park already know Jon as he was City Councillor for the previous Ward 26 (Don Valley West) from 2014 to 2018.
After graduating from the University of Western Ontario, Jon served for 10 years as a Toronto Police Officer, working in diverse communities, including Flemingdon Park. Jon has also been an entrepreneur – starting his own healthy food delivery service which he successfully operated in the GTA for 14 years until his election to City Council.
Since his early 20’s, Jon has been a tireless community leader and builder – he is especially passionate about helping underserved communities. This includes spearheading the creation of free house league hockey in Flemingdon Park. Besides finding sponsors Jon engaged Toronto Police Services to operate the league which is now in its 15th season.
City councillor page
Ward 16 on toronto.caCouncillor
Jon Burnside
Phone
416-397-9256Councillor email (city format)
Councillor_Burnside@toronto.caCommittees & boards
- General Government Committee
- North York Community Council
- Housing Services Corporation
Ward staff
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Senior Policy Advisor, Planning
Mary Campbell
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Policy Advisor & Constituency
Connor Hopkins
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Constituency Assistant; Outreach and Events
Ashton Nicholas
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Constituency Assistants
Lynda Bowerman
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Constituency & Outreach Advisor
Ahmed Patel
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Administrative Assistant
Paula Goncalves
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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 (5)
BFA55
Catch basins avg 56 years (installed ~1970) · 1 flooding report in past year
BFA47
Catch basins avg 61 years (installed ~1965)
BFA21
Catch basins avg 72 years (installed ~1954)
BFA23
Catch basins avg 68 years (installed ~1958)
BFA22
Catch basins avg 71 years (installed ~1955)
14
Total Reports
11
Open
3
Resolved
21.8
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
15.7 points below city average
Ranked #51 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- York Mills Road, Toronto 2 reports
- 1245 Don Mills Road, Toronto 1 report
- 7 Marshfield Court, Toronto 1 report
- 797 Don Mills Road, Toronto 1 report
- 12 Gateway Boulevard, Flemingdon Park, Toronto 1 report
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
Lynedock Crescent
Aug 17, 2026
116 Fenside Drive, Toronto
May 05, 2026
York Mills Road, Toronto
Apr 13, 2026
12 Gateway Boulevard, Flemingdon Park, Toronto
Apr 11, 2026
Don Mills Road, Flemingdon Park, Toronto
Apr 09, 2026
York Mills Road, Toronto
Apr 06, 2026
860 York Mills Road, Toronto
Apr 06, 2026
Don Mills Road, Toronto
Apr 06, 2026
How Jon Burnside 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)
7,984
Total requests
941
Pothole / road damage
80%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 894
- Property Standards and Maintenance Violations 324
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 264
- Injured - Wildlife 247
- Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required 226
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
