VAUGHAN VOTES: Meet mayoral candidate Lino Mancinella

Yorkregion.com
Oct. 17, 2022

NAME: Lino Mancinella

OCCUPATION: School principal

ADDRESS/WARD: Maple

POSITION YOU ARE RUNNING FOR: Mayor of Vaughan

PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: New political candidate, long-time public servant leader

WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN?

To make a positive change and to give back to the community in which I have lived in for 35 years. I hope to use my skills and apply them to the position of mayor.

HOW WILL YOU EMRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY?

Every school community I have worked in has always been diverse in many ways. I will continue to use strategies such as educating people, equitable hiring practices, guest speakers, art shows, music, and training as ways of celebrating the various cultures within Vaughan.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE ISSUES?

Transportation/traffic which go hand in hand. How best to achieve a balance and flow

Focus on proper infrastructure which also includes affordable housing

Keeping taxes as low as possible

IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS?

Learn, listen and get an understanding of how best to address the people's needs given the city's resources.

FUN FACTS:

I enjoy watching any sport on television or live.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL DATE SPOT?

The Keg

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK?

Me and White Supremacy written by Layla Saad

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO KARAOKE SONG?

Elvis - Can't stop falling in love