SpeakUP! International Inc.
SpeakUP! International Inc.
Ellington Brown
What if you're a City Councillor promise to respond within 48 hours?
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Sep 2, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Why He’s Running For Council
Fixing Broken Communication In 48 Hours
Three Projects That Built Trust
Balancing Pastor And Public Office
Small Business Reality And Parking Pressure
Rest Without Burnout And Cartoons
Seniors Advocacy Through Practical Support
Loneliness In Care And Mental Health
Faith Family And Immigrant Roots
Transparency With Money And Decision-Making
How His Leadership Differs In Ward 9
Leaving The Job At The Door
Hard Seasons Hope And Perspective
Policies Plans And Measurable Results
Wrap-Up Plus Ways To Connect
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A councillor’s job sounds big, but most residents feel it in small moments: the email that never gets answered, the neighbourhood problem that sits for months, the sense that decisions happen somewhere else and you only hear about them after. We sit down with Neil Simon, a community leader, pastor, and small business owner running for Toronto City Council in Ward 9 Davenport, to talk about what local leadership looks like when it is built on responsiveness, visibility, and trust. Neil explai...