Karen Stintz
| Karen Stintz | |
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Councillor Karen Stintz, 2012
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| Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 16) Eglinton-Lawrence | |
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In office December 1, 2003 – December 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Anne Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Christin Carmichael Greb |
| Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission | |
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In office December 1, 2010 – February 19, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Adam Giambrone |
| Succeeded by | Maria Augimeri |
| Personal details | |
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Karen Ruth Stintz November 2, 1971 North York, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse(s) | Darryl Parisien |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Henry Stintz, Barbara Bear |
| Residence | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater |
University of Western Ontario Boston University Queen's University |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
Karen Stintz (born November 2, 1971) is a former City Councillor in Toronto, Canada. She represented Ward 16, one of two municipal wards enclosed within the federal-provincial riding of Eglinton—Lawrence. She was Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission from 2010 until February 2014 when she stepped down in order to run for mayor.
Born and raised in North York, Karen Stintz is a Toronto resident. She went to St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School. After receiving a BA from University of Western Ontario, she obtained a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Boston University and worked briefly as a journalist. Returning to school, she received a Master of Public Administration degree from Queen's University, and was hired by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Her parents are Henry Stintz, a NASA engineer and Barbara Bear. In 1999, she married software executive Darryl Parisien. She and her husband live in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood with their two children.
In March 2009, Stintz came under some scrutiny when it was revealed that she spent $4,500 of her councillor's office budget on voice lessons. She did so after being told "she speaks too fast and that her message is being lost as a result." She said that the lessons improved her speaking during council meetings.
In 2009, Stintz was one of the leaders of the Responsible Government Group centre-right caucus on City Council which opposed the policies of Mayor David Miller. The group opposed Mayor Miller’s handling of the 2009 City Workers’ strike.
As the City Councillor for Ward 16, Stintz initiated and supported a wide array of initiatives to improve the community of Eglinton-Lawrence. To deter graffiti, Ward 16's youth were recruited to create murals in the Anne Rawson Laneway, Duplex Parkette and Eglinton Park field house. When a development was proposed at 1717 Avenue Road, urban design guidelines were created. This established the framework needed for constructive dialogue for development in the community. By supporting Orchard View Pedestrian Square, Stintz not only assisted in bringing increased pedestrian safety to a dangerous intersection, but found a new home for the local farmers market. This Square has received "overwhelming positive support". With the "Can the Trash Contest", students from schools across the ward were asked to create posters that illustrated the various reasons for why we should all "can the trash." When disagreements arose from the use of public spaces, Stintz played an active role in resolving the issues. This included finding equitable ice time for those who use the ice rinks in North Toronto, finding space for dog owners to walk their dogs off-leash in a way that did not interfere with other residents and being part of the revitalization of the parks in Ward 16.
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