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"While the Ford government continues to attack our city, we need an ally at City Hall that can fight back to protect our bike lanes, life saving community health services, and our waterfront. No one stands up to Doug Ford like Mike Layton: he’s the champion we need at City Hall."

"While on the Aboriginal Affairs Committee for ten years, Mike was tireless in his fight to ensure the Committee continued under Mayor Rob Ford and even got the mayor to declare the year of truth and reconciliation in 2014. He also dedicated himself to establishing and funding the Indigenous Affairs Office in Toronto, championed the Reconciliation Strategy, and helped fund the Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square. Officially opened on September 30, 2024, this garden honours residential and day school survivors and serves as a permanent space for teaching, learning, sharing, and healing."

"I’ve lived in Harbord Village for over 30 years and am a former board member of the Harbord Village Residents' Association. I am a registered planner and know how much our community needs a strong and supportive representative that understands our issues and challenges. As our Councillor, Mike had the reputation of being accessible and ready to serve us. He has shown leadership at public meetings and council and is focussed on the importance of the environment, sustainability, city planning and urban design. He has significant experience and the ability to lead our ward, and I welcome Mike’s bid as our councillor in 2026."

"Mike is a dedicated, experienced bridge-builder who will be a strong voice on Council to address sustainability and affordability. I know we can get more done for Toronto at City Hall together."

"Mike and his team were a pleasure to work with at City Hall. Mike is highly collaborative and focused on solutions to ensure our neighbourhoods continue to flourish."

"Mike has been a trusted friend of our Local for many years and a consistent champion for workers, strong public services, and the labour movement. He understands the vital role of our members and has never been afraid to stand up for working people."

CUPE Local 79 members are 32,000 frontline public sector workers across Toronto's neighbourhoods. In May, they gathered at the Toronto Workers Summit to build a vision of a Toronto where equity is built into every community through the public services and support residents need to thrive. Every candidate the union endorsed was measured against that vision, and Local 79 members voted to endorse Mike Layton in Ward 11 (University-Rosedale).

"I've worked with Mike and know that he will continue to be an enthusiastic and strong champion of local and city-wide arts initiatives, and in particular, festivals which are free and accessible to all Torontonians."

"Mike involved the community in meaningful dialogue to resolve an issue with Bickford Park, allowing us to come up with a perfect solution. He tackles problems with creative solutions."

"Mike worked with our community to build safer streets for all. He fought for traffic calming and championed bike lanes on Bloor, University, Shaw, and other major cycling infrastructure."

"From the very beginning, Mike worked with us and championed the notion of a cultural centre on Bathurst which recognizes the long and rich history of Black Canadians in Toronto. He helped secure the site and funding, and we are building our permanent home that will protect our rich history on Bathurst."

"Mike was a very effective and collaborative councillor for our ward from 2010-22. He created a team of experienced, knowledgeable associates, and together they responded to neighbourhood concerns, both large and small. One example in particular illustrates his vision for the city and his collaborative approach. Mike, Joe Cressy (fellow councillor) and their associates worked with the Mirvish Village Task Group (composed of representatives from four residents' associations) over several years to bring significant improvements to the Mirvish Village development proposal: a high proportion of affordable and deeply affordable housing; the addition of a park and a community centre; the preservation of many heritage buildings, and other community benefits. All of which makes this community a better place."

"Mike knows that small businesses are crucial to the vibrancy of our downtown communities. I know he will continue to fight for us at City Hall."

"Mike was the kind of councillor you want in your corner — creative, collaborative and genuinely excited by what neighbours could make happen together. Christie Pits is a better park because of it. We’re proud to support him. Mike didn’t just listen to community ideas — he helped make them happen. He was an enthusiastic partner to Friends of Christie Pits, and we’d be happy to have him representing us again."

"Mike shows up, listens and rolls up his sleeves. I was very impressed by his efforts to bring Kensington Market businesses & residents together to help nurture the community we all want. I’m excited to return to his style of community engagement. His commitment to sustainability — is just one more reason to choose Mike. He is indeed a good egg."