Running for Councillor, Ward 6 in the October 26, 2026 election.See the race
Councillor James Pasternak
Ward 6, York Centre
- 89%Attendance: voted in 3,750 of 4,228 recorded ballots
- 75%Voted with Mayor Olivia Chow on 803 of 1,070 shared ballots
In our coverage
4,228 recorded ballots.
- YesFleet Services Operational Review - Phase One: Lengthy Downtime Requires Immediate Attention
- YesFleet Services Operational Review, Phase One: Stronger Corporate Oversight Needed for Underutilized Vehicles
- YesReview of Urban Forestry - Ensuring Value for Money for Tree Maintenance Services
- YesAuditor General's Response to the Audit Committee's Request on the Outstanding Audit Recommendations Which Are of Greatest Concern
The race in Ward 6
Running for re-election. 3 candidates on the ballot.
In the news
Socials
An important reminder: the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election is TOMORROW!🗳️ Your vote matters. Make sure your voice is heard and get out to vote! #YorkCentre #TorontoMunicipalElection pic.x.com/HmeUw6xj2n
Normally we gift a @MapleLeafs or @Raptors jersey for visiting dignitaries but a campaign shirt fit the occasion. Good luck @BradMBradford x.com/pasternakto/st…
Great to welcome former MP Valerie Bradford to York Centre today! Proud to send her home with a Team Pasternak shirt. #YorkCentre #TorontoMunicipalElection pic.x.com/OCJDLPQufs
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We have the momentum...now let’s bring it home! Election Day is Monday, and every door knocked and every vote earned counts. No experience needed—we’ll train you. Sign up by scanning the QR code and pick your shifts. Every hour makes a difference! tinyurl.com/Volunter4James pic.x.com/WPSHP50f68
🗳️REMINDER: Election Day is this Monday, October 26! Voting places will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To avoid lineups, consider voting during off-peak hours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will still be able to vote. When voting, you must present one piece
A lasting tribute to Estella Wheeler and @TdsbAfricentric x.com/pasternakto/st…
Honoured to have helped advance the renaming of Estella A. Wheeler Park in memory of a beloved educator, mother, and community leader whose impact on generations of young people will never be forgotten. May her memory live on. thegreenline.to/stories/estell…
October 21, 2026 — Councillor Pasternak calls for robust action in response to the Bathurst and Sheppard safety crisis as almost 5,000 residents sign petition asking to keep them safe See the full statement and if you haven't yet, sign the petition here: tinyurl.com/4cpmjcmx pic.x.com/UiVTddnzxt
It was an honour to attend the unveiling of the Honey and Barry Sherman Campus plaque at @TanenbaumCHAT. Thank you to their daughter, Kaelen Sherman, for her very generous donation to the school’s education fund, helping make Jewish education more accessible to families in need. pic.x.com/RUD39P48GP
Last election
73.5%Elected in 2022 with 12,187 of 16,574 votes; runner-up Mike Arkin, 11.6%
Money
$88,110Raised for the 2022 campaign, as filed with the City Clerk
332Contacts lobbyists filed naming this member since November 15, 2022, from 79 firms
A contact is a filing by the lobbyist, published by the City’s registrar. It records that a meeting, call or letter happened. It does not say what was asked for, and it does not say what was decided.