“Michael Kilpatrick points out as a result of the overcrowding, these schools are forced to teach classes in portables classrooms… Parents are concerned this situation means their children are not getting a proper education”. 
                                                      OMNI TV, April 2006

"Scarborough deserves better than its getting”. This sentiment is shared by hundreds of local Scarborough residents”, states reporter.
                                                      CTV reporter, March 2006

“The failure to address the inequity issue is a failure of the trust bestowed on our trustees to act in the best interests of children throughout Toronto”,  Kilpatrick writes. “Ouch! But I’ve watched this debate over the last eight years and… it’s true.”     
                                                     Toronto SUN, April 2006

"The 'AMAZING GRACE' must be defended for she has cared for so many of our loved ones - parents, grandparents, friends, the eldely, the young ones and those moments away from entering this world.  For some 21 years she has dutifully served us and our presence here today is a demonstration of our commitment to the services she provides will not be cut!."
                            Derek Ackloo, 'Save the Grace' Hospital Rally, March 4, 2006

“If we were to save $1 million in maternal and child health, I don’t know where that would go, but I’m not short on requests... Our commitment is to the TSH and not a building. We don’t have any loyalty to any building.  A building is a building is a building.”
                            Dr. Hugh Scott's remarks concerning consolidation of  
                            Grace Hospital.  Quoted in Scarb. Mirror, Jan 2006

"Sometimes I get the impression that amalgamation was the worst thing that ever happened to Scarborough.  There was a time when we had garbage pick up twice a week and we even knew where it was being dumped.  Nowadays we're lucky to get garbage pick up once a week.  When was the last time the Mayor of Toronto visited Scarborough?    And now they want to increase our taxes.  
                                                      J. Bredin

"I am concerned about the thoughtless 'intensification' of the already under-funded and neglected Scarborough. Greed disguised as planning has no place in our community.  We need leadership that understands our current needs and has the responsibility as well as the resolve to stand up for what is right and fair.  If our politicians do not share this vision of a better community, then we as the community are obligated to replace them".
                                                      R. Keenan

"Regarding the proposed hike in residential property taxes, if the City is concerned about the number of families requiring financial assitance, won't this just make it more difficult for them to afford their home?  The City is to trying to solve one problem, but creating another".
                                                      Don York, Manse Valley

"We need to not just protect our neighbourhoods from unwarranted and inappropriate development and intrusion, but to encourage the city and developers to create pedestrian friendly communities that are clean and fully serviced with retail, schools and recreation facilities.   One of the great benefits of being involved in an association is getting to know our neighbours.  By doing this we just don't own our homes, we own our community. It's easy for the lone voice to be quieted. When it's all of us working together, we can't be ignored."
                                                      Devin Ramesra, Morningside Heights

“A more balanced distribution of the city's community facilities and services should be mandated, especially for our young and elderly residents.”
                                                      Caesar Caruana, Highland Creek

“Residents should get to know their neighbours by participating in events like school fundraisers, street parties, fireworks displays and environmental ‘clean up’ days. Our community needs services and facilities for young children to ensure the young families who are moving in stay in the neighbourhood and not be displaced by grow houses.”
                                                      Audry Bragan?a, Timberbank

“The City keeps telling people to plant trees, but it does not hesitate to authorize large sections of land being cleared for housing.  The loss of trees and the addition of more cars and trucks into an area has an impact on air quality, and ultimately on the health of residents.”
                                                      Don York, Manse Valley

“If Scarborough is to develop and maintain a stronger community base, City planners need to think about the life cycle of a family, how it grows and changes through time.   Building smaller units in high-density clusters cannot easily accommodate growing families, especially in under-serviced areas.   As their needs change, families may be inclined to move away from Scarborough to less dense communities.”
                                                      Gail Custy, Warden Woods

“It simply makes good planning sense to understand the hydrogeology of the Bluffs before approving development along a stretch of Scarborough where just a few weeks ago more of the Bluffs had fallen into Lake Ontario.”
                                                      Arial Lange, Birch Cliff Bluffs