Dipika Damerla
@DipikaDamerla
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I'm running to be your next Mayor of Mississauga, and I promise to:
💲 Keep property taxes affordable
🏘️ Address the housing shortage with more homes
🚨 Ensure safety and maintain law and order
Join me in building an affordable, liveable and opportunity-filled
#Mississauga
!…
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My statement on Israel’s plan for a ground invasion in Rafah. See below👇
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Humbled and honoured by the trust reposed in me by the residents of Ward 7. Thank you for support!
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It’s official I am running for Mayor. Take a listen
BREAKING: Mississauga City Councillor
@DipikaDamerla
announces her candidacy for Mayor of Mississauga live on
@MooreintheAM
.
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Thank you
#PeelRegionPolice
for hosting a meeting on the attacks on the
#Hindu
Community. Pleased to attend. Excellent discussion. Community seeking recognition of
#Hinduphobia
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Pleased to announce that the Ontario government will provide $20 million to support the installation of sprinklers in retirement homes.
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Toronto Star endorses Bonnie Crombie for leader.
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We will be creating 40 new Elderly Persons Centres in Ontario over the next 3 years to better provide activities and programs for seniors.
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Saddened that the Gauri Shankar
#Mandir
in
#Brampton
was defaced. This on the heels of graffiti on the
#SwamiNarayan
Mandir last September.
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A year after 2 Hindu temples were vandalized one in
#Mississauga
and one in Brampton no arrests or charges have been laid to date. There is a growing sense in the
#Hindu
community that hate crimes against the Hindu community does not get enough attention .
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Auto thefts and car jackings are happening far too often in
#Mississauga
.
As Mayor, I will propose a $10,000 Crime Stoppers reward to every
#WhistleBlower
that leads to a conviction for auto theft.
I want the message to get out to car thieves, “if you operate in Mississauga,…
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I'm hitting the campaign trail with high energy and a mountain of experience.
#Mississauga
, we are on the move!
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of BAPS Mandir in Etobicoke with Premier
@Kathleen_Wynne
.
#bapstoronto10
#satpurushintoronto
#mahantswami
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Today's announcement of $8.15 million for the Alzheimer Society of Ontario's First Link program will make it easier for people with dementia and their loved ones to find the help they need. Thank you to
@AlzToronto
for hosting us and for those who joined in support.
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Joining with
@DrEricHoskins
at
@Baycrest
to announce a $100 million investment in Ontario's
#Dementia
strategy.
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This is sad and very troubling. Hindu temples shaken by series of break-ins in Peel Region
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This month I encourage all of you to learn how you can help end the stigma and support those living with dementia in the best way possible.
#AlzheimersAwareness
@AlzheimerOnt
This
#newyear
let’s leave
#dementia
stigma behind! We resolve to help people see dementia differently. Will you join us?
#ilivewithdementia
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OHIP+ is being expanded to everyone 65+. This year’s Budget will propose changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit program to make more than 4,400 prescription drugs free of charge for millions of seniors. No deductible & no co-pay, regardless of income
#onpoli
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You could feel the energy at the
#OLP2018
AGM this weekend. I am proud to be on the Liberal team and fight alongside
@Kathleen_Wynne
to bring fairness and opportunity to all Ontarians. As she said, "It's not about who we're fighting against. It's about who we're fighting for."
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Our shelters are over capacity & we're seeing an increase in asylum seekers turning to shelters for housing.
One reason: under the Trudeau Government funding for refugees has not kept pace with the numbers. This needs to change.
More to come...
#onpoli
#housing
#homelessness
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Hey Mississauga! I'm in the race! I am running to be your next Mayor of
#Mississauga
. I can't wait to meet you at the doors and discuss how we can make Mississauga the best place to live.
Catch me on the campaign trail through social media.
#MississaugaMayor
#ontpoli
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Cooksvile is changing. Unveiling of Landmark
@sign
in Cooksvile. Thank you
@DaskoWard1
@Chris_Fonseca3
@JohnKovac4
@carolynhparrish
@CarlsonGeorge
@PaulMitcham
for coming out to the opening!!
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#Mississauga
# Cooksvile is changing. Holiday lights for the first time ever in downtown Cooksville
@citymississauga
@MissiNewsRoom
@MissArtsCouncil
@mississaugalib
@RollCooksville
@BonnieCrombie
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Wonderful to welcome baby Wyatt, son of my Chief of Staff
@adamdecaire
, on his first visit to Queen's Park.
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Thank you to all the volunteers who helped erase the
#hate
graffiti at
#Ram
Mandir.
#Hinduphobia
is real. You can still see the shadow of graffiti in the picture. Mandir will be re painted.
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Introducing the first recipients of the inaugural Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Awards! These fine individuals are working hard every day to ensure Ontario’s communities are inclusive and accessible for seniors – and people of all ages – to live their best lives.
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I fully support fines for misuse of 911 calls.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown would like to see fines for inappropriate 911 calls via
@torontostar
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Very Happy New Year.
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Thank you
@Kathleen_Wynne
for entrusting me to lead a strengthened Seniors Affairs portfolio.
#onpoli
#ONSeniors
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Adding something special on top of our signs! A vote for the Liberals is a vote for 350 new beds at Trillium Hospital. It’s on page 7 of our platform and page 1 of my priority list.
#TeamDamerla
#CareOverCuts
#onelxn
#ontariovotes
#onpoli
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Peel Regional Council passes my resolution to empower mental health workers
@CMHAPeelDuff
@CMHAToronto
lead responder instead of the police mental health crisis situations. This is a far reaching change. My full motion is item 22.1 at
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Honoured and excited to be seeking re-election in the wonderful riding of Mississauga East-Cooksville.
.
@DipikaDamerla
seeking re-election in the
#Mississauga
East-Cooksville riding as the
#Liberal
candidate.
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I recently had the opportunity to meet Margaret, a 101-year-old resident of Ancaster. I was keen to ask her the secret to living such a long and healthy life. Her response? “Learn. Never stop learning.” I couldn’t agree more!
#vibrantseniors
#agingwithconfidence
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2 more days left to vote early & avoid election day lines! Vote from 10am-8pm at any of 4 locations Sat May 28. Need a ride or other assistance? Email vote
@votedamerla
.ca or call 905-279-7575
Burnhamthorpe Library
Heartland, A Church Connnected
St. John's Dixie
#TheChoiceIsYours
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Today I voted in favour of looking at fining people who misuse 911 calls to police. 50% of 911 calls are inappropriate. Please see motion below. Thank you
@patrickbrownont
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You're a trailblazer in every sense of the word. I’ve been honoured to work with you, both during your term as Mayor and as you continue to be an active voice for our shared community. Happy 97th Birthday Hazel!
#HazelMcCallionDay
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It's simple. Liberals introduced rent control. Doug Ford is against rent control. We believe that you shouldn't be priced out of your own home due to unfair increases in rent.
#TeamDamerla
#CareOverCuts
#ONexln
#OntarioVotes
#onpoli
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Congratulations to
@BonnieCrombie
@StephenDasko
@RasWard2
@JohnKovac4
@carolynhparrish
@RonStarr6
@PatSaitoWard9
@mattmahoney_8
@Chris_Fonseca3
@Sue_Ward10
@CarlsonGeorge
. Look forward to working with all of you.
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Something fun coming to Cooksville.
@SaugaCulture
@SaugaSG
@citymississauga
@MississaugaRec
@MissArtsCouncil
@bikeMississauga
@MissNews24
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Tomorrow Council will get an opportunity to discuss my motion to remove parking minimums along transit corridors in Mississauga (think Hurontario LRT route). Here's a bit more on the issue👇
Parking Minimums - do we really need them? via
@YouTube
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Today is the last day that you can vote at any of the following locations!
Burnhamthorpe Library, 3650 Dixie Road
Heartland, A Church Connected, 1100 Canadian Place
St. John's Dixie, 719 Dundas Street East
#votedamerla
#ontliberals
#itsyourchoice
#affordability
#buckaride
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October 1st is National Seniors Day - An opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older adults across Ontario.
#NationalSeniorsDay
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Hello Mississauga Please join the something blue campaign, in support of our
@THP_hospital
and all front line workers.
@collegeofnurses
@OntarioPSWAssoc
Please Retweet. Thank you
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In November, our government committed to building 5000 new long-term care beds over the next 4 years to help serve an aging population. Today, I was pleased to announce that 457 beds will be coming to
#Mississauga
, with some specifically devoted to multicultural communities!
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#Mississauga
is looking at an additional 6% regional property tax increase unless the federal govt. starts funding the $85M we need to support asylum seekers. Sign petition here. Learn more 👇
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With 50 days to go until voters go to the polls, I spoke to
@CP24
about my vision for
#Mississauga
.
.
.
#liveable
#affordable
#mississaugamayor
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Here it is! Couldn't be prouder to present, Aging with Confidence: Ontario's Action Plan for Seniors.
#agingwithconfidence
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Knock...call...vote...even bring in your puppy! With less than one week to go until the election, there are loads of ways you can help
#TeamDamerla
. Call (289) 999-0170 or e-mail info
@votedamerla
.ca and let us know when you can spare an hour or two. 🚪☎️🖊🐶
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Have you seen our new ads yet? Better yet, have you visited our new website, ? We want to make it easier for seniors to access the programs and services available to them. It's all part of our new action plan, Aging with Confidence:
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3 more days left to vote early & avoid election day lines! Vote from 10am-8pm at any of 4 locations Sat May 28th. Need a ride or other assistance? Email vote
@votedamerla
.ca or call 905-279-7575
Burnhamthorpe Library
Heartland, A Church Connnected
St. John's Dixie
#itsyourchoice
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There should be no room for
#ageism
in the
@OntLiberal
. Judge
@BonnieCrombie
on her talents and merit. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Congratulations to my Senior Operations Advisor, Swati Bhatt Vyas on becoming a Canadian citizen today!!
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We know the last thing people living with dementia & their caregivers need is added stress; the fear that they or their loved one might be placed in an unsafe situation. I'm proud to support
@AlzheimerOnt
& Finding your Way and thank all those seeking to make it even better
#FYW
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🏏 Cricket Is one of the fastest-growing sports in Mississauga. I have seen the intense shortage of cricket playing facilities and as your Mayor, I will fix this problem!
Please visit my website for more details
.
.
.
#mayorofmississauga
#mississauga
…
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Another great canvass with our dedicated team of volunteers. You are the best.
#GoKnockDoors
#OLPaction
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Thank you Ward 7 for re-electing me. Humbled and looking forward to once again serving Ward 7 residents. Thank you to my amazing team of volunteers.
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#ONBudget
sees significant investments for seniors. New funding for Elderly Persons Centres and Seniors Community Grants, among others!
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Building a stronger & healthier Ontario.Honoured to join Premier
@Kathleen_Wynne
& colleagues at the multicultural media press conference.
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Thank you
@CamGuthrie
for your passion on this issue. Unfortunately the motion to remove parking minimums failed.
When you’re stuck on a plane, it’s best to watch the
#Mississauga
City Council meeting where
@DipikaDamerla
has a motion to remove parking minimums!
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🚗 Auto Theft is getting out of control in
#Mississauga
. We need to take action now!
Visit for more info.
#AutoTheft
#DipikaForMayor
#Liveable
#Affordable
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From my family to yours, Happy Family Day! There’s nothing better than time spent with loved ones.
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Westwood Square Diwali celebrations were completely unacceptable. Wrong on so many counts.
A few bad apples give the rest of the people a bad name and take the joy of the festival away. Shame on them.
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It’s time to remove parking minimums for high-rises along transit corridors. My motion will be discussed today at 6pm at
@citymississauga
City Hall. You can watch it live on the city’s website.
#housing
#traffic
#onpoli
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Wait, is it Friday night?! We lose track when all we do is
#knockondoors
! Lots of fun with
#TeamDamerla
tonight🙂😎
#CareOverCuts
#onelxn
#ontariovotes
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This is what one fare looks like. Travel on TTC, MiWay, Brampton and Go for $7.11. A really great initiative by
@fordnation
government. Credit where credit is due.
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An excellent move. Well done. Good ideas don’t have political stripes.
Not all heroes wear capes, they also wear construction hats.
Today I announced that we're doubling the number of toilets on job sites and ensuring they are clean, safe & maintained. 🚾
We're also ensuring women have properly fitting equipment like uniforms.👷♀️👩🏭
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Fantastic to have in 1 room Indian High Commissioner to Canada
@VikasSwarup
& Cdn High Commissioner to India
@nadirypatel
at the ICCC gala
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It’s time to remove parking minimums. Everyone wins:
✅ Reduces cost of housing
✅ Reduces congestion on roads
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Peel is 10% of Ontario’s population, 20% of Covid cases but only recd 7% of the vaccines. This is stupidity.
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Fighting against cuts with passion. Fighting against summer heat with freezies!
#TeamDamerla
#CareOverCuts
#onelxn
#ontariovotes
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Pleased to bring greetings to
@AlzheimerOnt
#ActionForDementia
Day. Thank you for supporting people with Dementia and their families
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There were few places more scenic I could have travelled yesterday. It is now legal to scatter ashes on provincial Crown land & I visited Forks of the Credit to determine where to best erect benches & shelters so families can be comfortable during an incredibly emotional time.
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@Playcardgirl
@Iyervval
In many parts of India such as Andhra Brides traditionally wear white. Please don’t generalize without doing your research. At my
#Hindu
wedding, I wore white as did my great great grandmother.
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Another wonderful canvass today with my great group of volunteers in Mississauga East-Cooksville. Great response at the doors
#olpaction
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It is official. Running for Ward 7 council seat in
#Mississauga
. Let’s keep working on
#green
space,
#15
minute city
#human
scale buildings,
#safe
streets and
#Cooksvile
reimagined.
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I registered this morning to run for
#Mayor
of
#Mississauga
this morning
New:
@DipikaDamerla
registering officially today for
#Mississauga
’s upcoming mayoral byelection
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I am pushing for
#Cooksville
parking lots be allowed to operate as outdoor patios for dining!!!
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Always a pleasure 2 attend
@bollywoodmashup
Amazing performances & grt emceeing by
@Randycity
Congrats
@FatLabs
for another successful event
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What an evening! It was an honour to be surrounded by so many friends in celebration of Ontario's first Hindu Heritage Month. Thank you to
@Kathleen_Wynne
, all my Liberal Caucus colleagues, and most important, to all the Hindu community leaders and guests for attending.
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Good news
#Mississauga
. Fire works allowed for Canada Day. Make sure you do fireworks safely.
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Hey
@StevenDelDuca
! That's funny. My NDP opponent, who wants the vote in Mississauga, actually lives in Woodbridge! Maybe they want to represent us through Skype??
#TeamDamerla
#CareOverCuts
#OnElxn
#ontariovotes
My Conservative opponent wants your vote but he doesn't live in
#Woodbridge
. Being an MPP should be about conviction, not convenience.
#ThinkLocal
#VoteLocal
#onpoli
#FightingForYou
#OnYourSide
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460 seniors organizations will be receiving Seniors Community Grants in 2017-18, the most in the programs history!
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With Beena Patel, who supported me in my nomination back in 2011. So wonderful to meet someone who was there for me at the start of my political career.
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Watch live at 10am this morning. RT
@SeniorsON
: Today the Senior Achievement Awards will honour 15 Ontarians over the age of 65 who made outstanding contributions to their communities. Watch the livestream of the awards ceremony here:
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Our Premier epitomized a leadership quality often difficult to find when people walk the corridors of power: selflessness. I will ensure her act is not in vain. And today, upon seeing an office full of volunteers, I know I’m not alone.
#TeamDamerla
#CareOverCuts
#onelxn
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Thank you to all of Ontario's seniors for helping make
#SeniorsMonth
a great success!
#vibrantseniors
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Thanks to my constituents’ advocacy, the Cooksville GO Station building will remain open for a min. 2 additional weeks during this cold winter weather. This morning I joined
@Metrolinx
to let commuters and residents know about this accomplishment and other upcoming changes.
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