Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Parthi Kandavel
Parthi Kandavel was elected on November 30, 2023 to Toronto City Council as the Councillor for Scarborough Southwest. During his campaign, Parthi championed the need for better transit, more childcare services, affordable housing, complete communities and more transparent local government decision making.
Between 2014 and 2022, he was the TDSB Trustee for Scarborough Southwest. Having spent twelve years as an elementary school teacher – Parthi fully understands the needs of families. Parthi is a graduate of the University of Waterloo where he received a BA in Mathematics and Political Science. He is married to Dr. Anu Sriskandarajah, a professor of Childhood and Youth Studies at York University. They are the proud parents of three year old Adhiya and a newborn baby boy.
He is committed to continuing to provide voice to the residents of Scarborough Southwest in their efforts to build healthy and flourishing communities for themselves and their families.
City councillor page
Ward 20 on toronto.caCouncillor
Parthi Kandavel
Phone
416-392-4052Councillor email (city format)
Councillor_Kandavel@toronto.caCommittees & boards
- Economic and Community Development Committee
- Scarborough Community Council
- Heritage Toronto Board of Directors
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors
- City-School Boards Advisory Committee
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Ward staff
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Chief of Staff
Adrian Molder (Media Contact)
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Operations Manager
Tashin Rodoshi (Media Contact)
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Advisor, Scheduling and Stakeholder Relations
Raksana Vijayathasan
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Housing and Planning Advisor
Anushanthan Manoharan
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Constituency
John Dunning
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Constituency and Policy Advisor
Vidya Rajasingam
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Constituency and Community Outreach
Malaravan Balachandran
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Communications
Kartikey Sharma
Last 90 days
Resolution is delivered by the responsible city departments
- Received
- 1
- Resolved
- 0
- Open
- 1
- Fix rate
- 0.0%
- Avg days to fix
- —
- Overdue
- 0
- Fixed after deadline
- 0
Get alerts for this ward
Flood awareness
Severe flood risk — immediate action required
Extreme rainfall is forecast. Flooding is highly likely in designated study areas. Act immediately to protect your home and family.
Flood Study Areas (3)
BFA33
Catch basins avg 78 years (installed ~1948, oldest 1930) · Combined sewer area
BFA52
Catch basins avg 68 years (installed ~1958)
BFA34
Catch basins avg 42 years (installed ~1984, oldest 1969)
Evacuate your basement if possible
Do not wait for water to appear. Move all people, pets, and valuables to upper floors.
Do NOT enter a flooded basement
Electrocution risk is real. Call Toronto Hydro (416-542-8000) to disconnect power before entering. Do not touch electrical equipment in standing water.
Call 311 for help
Report flooding to 311 — the city will dispatch water service technicians (normally within 4 hours). Ask about free sandbag pickup locations. You can also file online at toronto.ca/311.
Business Improvement Areas (1)
4
Total Reports
4
Open
0
Resolved
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Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
37.7 points below city average
Ranked #24 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- 356 Danforth Road, Scarborough, Toronto 1 report
- 6 Butterworth Avenue, Toronto 1 report
- Medonte Avenue, Scarborough, Toronto 1 report
- Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto 1 report
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
Medonte Avenue, Scarborough, Toronto
Jul 04, 2026
6 Butterworth Avenue, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
356 Danforth Road, Scarborough, Toronto
Mar 28, 2026
Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto
Mar 21, 2026
How Parthi Kandavel voted recently
Last 10 recorded votes at council meetings
Naming of Long-Term Care Home at 4610 Finch Avenue East In Honour of Bernice Redmon
Jul 9, 2026 · passed unanimously 6-0
Wood Glen Road - Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking
Jul 9, 2026 · passed 5-1
3310, 3312 and 3314 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
Jul 9, 2026 · passed unanimously 5-0
60 Guildwood Parkway - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
Jul 9, 2026 · defeated 3-3
1911 and 1921 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Jul 9, 2026 · passed unanimously 5-0
251 Staines Road (formerly addressed 311 Staines Road) - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
Jul 9, 2026 · passed unanimously 6-0
507, 511 and 513 Victoria Park Avenue and 4, 6, 7, 11 and 14 Thora Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Jul 9, 2026 · passed unanimously 5-0
Advancing Planting and Sand Renourishment at Hanlan's Point Beach and Surrounding Area - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 23-0
Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Jun 25, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Jun 25, 2026 · defeated 5-17
311 activity in this ward
From City of Toronto 311 service requests (last 12 months)
6,610
Total requests
481
Pothole / road damage
79%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 504
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 479
- Road Plowing Request 471
- Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required 420
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 191
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
