Matthew Boateng: Toronto Council Ward 5 Candidate (2026)
Matthew Boateng is running for Toronto council in Ward 5, York South-Weston in 2026. Explore policy summaries, sources and candidate comparisons.
Matthew Boateng appears on the City of Toronto’s 2026 municipal election candidate list for City council · Ward 5 · York South-Weston. This profile is a neutral reading guide: it distinguishes a campaign’s stated material from official election information and does not rank or endorse candidates.
Who is Matthew Boateng?
The City directory identifies this candidate as City council · Ward 5 · York South-Weston and lists their status as on the city’s candidate list. The directory is the authoritative place to confirm whether a name, ward or office has changed before voting.
Campaign website and public record
The City directory links to www.matthewboateng.com . Use that site for the campaign’s latest statements and updates.
Build Canada also publishes an independent candidate profile alongside the campaign link, including questionnaire responses when the candidate submitted them. Read the independent profile .
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Policy positions and source status
Things Toronto reviewed 5 topics from the material available on Sep 15, 2026. The summaries below describe what the source says; they are not feasibility assessments.
Housing & homelessness
Calls for more affordable homes and relief on the rent and cost-of-living pressures facing Ward 5 families.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Transit & getting around
Highlights reliable transit as part of improving daily life for Ward 5 residents.
Stated priority Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Taxes & city spending
No topic summary yet.
The City-listed campaign source is available, but Things Toronto has not summarized this topic yet.
Safety & public health
Prioritizes prevention, lighting, clean streets and youth spaces to build safer communities.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Parks, climate & services
Calls for maintained parks, roads, transit and community spaces, plus support for seniors and families.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Jobs & government
Supports mentorship, apprenticeships, scholarships, first jobs, trades, small business and local hiring.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
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Sources and methodology
Details on this page are dated snapshots. Candidate names, offices and websites come from the City’s certified list checked Sep 15, 2026. Policy summaries, when present, link directly to the source and show their review date. Things Toronto does not score, rank or endorse candidates.
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