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
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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)
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)
Business Improvement Areas (1)
3
Total Reports
2
Open
1
Resolved
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Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
11.2 points below city average
Ranked #23 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- 356 Danforth Road, Scarborough, 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
356 Danforth Road, Scarborough, Toronto
Mar 28, 2026
How Parthi Kandavel 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)
14,940
Total requests
779
Pothole / road damage
76%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 776
- Property Standards and Maintenance Violations 598
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 509
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 504
- Road Plowing Request 471
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
