<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Susan Chapelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elect Susan Chapelle]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:22:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/el/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Susan Chapelle is Running for Council in Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth]]></title><description><![CDATA[I grew up in Ward 14. My family is East End. My work is rooted here. I am running because I believe good government should make life easier, safer, cleaner, and more connected. Toronto-Danforth is changing, and we need practical, compassionate, evidence-informed leadership that understands both people and systems. I am running for City Council in Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth because I grew up here. My family is East End. My parents still live in the ward. My clinic and my work are rooted here....]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/why-i-m-running-for-council-in-ward-14-toronto-danforth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3088b8a1e3cf22d5364de2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_a3abfceeb28744589808181edbd6cd7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Life, Fear and the Risk of Doing Nothing. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Takeaways: 1. Public service is worth doing. Running for office connects candidates directly to residents, businesses, neighbourhoods, and real problems. It is one of the most meaningful ways to understand how a city actually works. 2. Fear is narrowing democracy. When people are deterred from public life by attacks, safety concerns, harassment, or entrenched political systems, fewer good people step forward. That hurts the whole community. 3. The risk of doing nothing is greater....]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/public-life-fear-and-the-risk-of-doing-nothing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39675dfa54cc84484adb40</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:19:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_fc0ae7531fcd49618f8d43317ed4d889~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Complete Communities Requires More Than Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Infrastructure, Employment Lands, and the Future of Toronto's Port Lands ⚡️ THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENERGY IN WARD 14 1️⃣ Growth requires power. The Port Lands alone are planned to add thousands of new homes, businesses, transit connections, and community facilities. Housing doesn't work without the energy infrastructure to support it. 2️⃣ Once strategic lands are gone, they're gone. Toronto continues to convert industrial and employment lands to residential uses. Before we...]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/building-complete-communities-requires-more-than-housing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a387c8f6ff6de15e8ab1664</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:52:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_95e53c36461b41f1b0c42799b84e648e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-Danforth Over Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographs, memories and observations from the community I call home. I have never been a typical politician. I am highly visual. I notice patterns. I remember places, intersections, storefronts, service gaps, construction fences, changes in traffic, and the quiet signs that a neighbourhood is under pressure. I can walk past a corner and remember what used to be there, what changed, what was promised, and what people said they needed. I also know that I am an unusual person. I think deeply...]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/toronto-danforth-over-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3088b8a1e3cf22d5364de5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_edd4a5803d374164b803ab1ba82ed262~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Slogans: Community, Conflict, and Civic Responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Takeaways: 1. Slogans do not solve conflict. Complex issues require honesty, care, and the willingness to listen beyond the loudest voices. Public life should make room for grief, disagreement, and dignity. 2. Civic responsibility starts close to home. Municipal leaders cannot solve every global conflict, but they are responsible for keeping local communities safe, respectful, and connected to services. 3. Good governance serves everyone. A councillor must represent residents across...]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/beyond-slogans-community-conflict-and-civic-responsibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3088b8a1e3cf22d5364de4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_31abc6c4c7224aa4be4f91eb27fbd55e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Time for Real Change in Ward 14: Putting Genuine Community Economic Development First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Friends and Neighbours in Toronto - Danforth. My name is Susan Chapelle, and I am running for City Councillor in Ward 14. Eton House closed permanently after receiving an expropriation notice. Density alone is not progress. Councillor Paula Fletcher has served our community for 23 years and has been deeply committed to many important causes. However, times have changed. With rapid shifts in technology, infrastructure demands, economic pressures, and the urgent need for balanced growth,...]]></description><link>https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/post/putting-genuine-community-economic-development-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3088b8a1e3cf22d5364de3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:41:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1f0e_b1598d3829054f688bcb22a2c81fb4fb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Susan Chapelle</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>