Keep Property Taxes Affordable
Fight unnecessary property tax increases by finding efficiencies and reducing waste, while protecting the essential city services families rely on.
Ward 21 – Scarborough Centre
Bahareh Barahmand
Toronto City Council Candidate – Ward 21
Own the Change
Let's work together to build a safer, more affordable, and stronger Scarborough Centre.
Scarborough Deserves Better
Meet Bahareh
A volunteer and advocate who listens first
Bahareh Barahmand is a lifelong advocate dedicated to improving Scarborough Centre. She serves as Director of Industry Relations at North Skills Trade Academy and Director of Community Relations for Connect4Life, a national disability charity.
Through years of grassroots volunteer work — especially alongside seniors and community organizations — she has built a practical understanding of the challenges residents face every day.
Read her full storyPriorities
Practical plans for Ward 21
Eight priorities shaped by conversations at doorsteps, community centres, and local businesses across Scarborough Centre.
Safer Neighbourhoods
Work with residents, Toronto Police, community organizations, and local businesses to improve community safety, lighting, and crime prevention.
Better Roads and Infrastructure
Improve roads, sidewalks, parks, snow removal, and street lighting — and push City Hall for timely, reliable maintenance.
Affordable Housing
Support practical housing solutions that increase affordability while protecting existing neighbourhoods and ensuring responsible development.
Support Seniors
Expand community programming, improve accessibility, and strengthen services so aging residents can stay active, safe, and connected.
Stronger Local Economy
Support small businesses, encourage local investment, cut unnecessary red tape, and create more employment opportunities close to home.
Better Transit
Advocate for reliable public transit, improved TTC service, safer stations, and better connections across Scarborough.
Transparency and Accountability
Make sure residents know how their tax dollars are spent, with open communication and real community engagement.
Community
Out in the neighbourhood
Campaign News
Latest updates
Campaign Update
Meeting Residents Across Ward 21
From apartment lobbies to front porches, our team has been knocking on doors across Scarborough Centre to hear what matters most to neighbours.
Campaign Update
Listening to Local Businesses
Small business owners along our main streets shared what red tape, rising costs, and safety concerns mean for their day-to-day operations.
Campaign Update
Building a Stronger Scarborough Together
Community partners, seniors' groups, and volunteers came together to talk about accessibility, transit, and practical solutions for the ward.