Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Mike Colle
Mike Colle immigrated to Canada from his native Italy at the age of five and grew up in Downtown Toronto’s College Street area. Mike Colle went on to serve the people of Eglinton-Lawrence as a municipal councillor and local MPP for three decades.
As MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence, Mike spearheaded campaigns to save historic heritage sites like, the Eglinton Theatre, Postal Station K and the Columbus Centre. As a former Metro Councillor and TTC chair, Mike lead the charge to build the Eglinton Subway and fought to get it funded and restarted as the Eglinton Crosstown which is presently under construction.
Prior to being elected MPP in 1995, Mike served as a councillor for the City of York and Metropolitan Toronto, where he served in roles as TTC commissioner, TTC Chair from 1988 to 1994. Prior to public service, Mike taught history and economics at Michael Power High school and St. Michael’s college School, where he coached football for 18 years.
City councillor page
Ward 8 on toronto.caCouncillor
Mike Colle
Phone
416-338-2500Councillor email (city format)
councillor_colle8@toronto.caCommittees & boards
- Executive Committee
- Infrastructure and Environment Committee (Vice-Chair)
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee (Chair)
- North York Community Council
- Nominating Panel - Corporations (Vice-Chair)
- Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board of Management
Ward staff
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Chief of Staff
Andy Stein
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Director of Policy, Outreach and Stakeholder Relations
Stacey Cline
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Director of Planning and Development
Teresa Morante Arona
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Senior Communications Advisor (Media Contact)
Christopher MacDonald
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Communications, Events and Small Business & BIA Advisor
Stephen Lokash
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Senior Constituency Assistant and Office Manager
Lisa Iozzo
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Constituency Assistants
Lucy DeLuca
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Administrative Assistant
Edna Wood
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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 (3)
BFA40
Catch basins avg 68 years (installed ~1958, oldest 1947) · 3 flooding reports in past year
BFA17
Catch basins avg 59 years (installed ~1967) · 1 flooding report in past year
BFA18
Catch basins avg 78 years (installed ~1948)
Business Improvement Areas (7)
33
Total Reports
13
Open
18
Resolved
14.3
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
13.6 points above city average
Ranked #5 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- Avenue Road, Toronto 5 reports
- Allen Pathway, Toronto 3 reports
- 1440 Avenue Road, Toronto 2 reports
- 1451 Avenue Road, Toronto 2 reports
- 73 Greer Road, Toronto 2 reports
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
714 Briar Hill Avenue, Forest Hill North, Toronto
Aug 18, 2026
Allen Pathway, Toronto
Aug 06, 2026
73 Greer Road, Toronto
Jul 03, 2026
Allen Pathway, Toronto
Jun 23, 2026
Majestic Court, Yorkdale-Glen Park, Toronto
May 06, 2026
Avenue Road
Apr 30, 2026
How Mike Colle 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)
16,715
Total requests
1,244
Pothole / road damage
78%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 1,187
- Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required 1,052
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 703
- Road Plowing Request 576
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 478
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection