How Jamaal Myers voted at council

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1. 2024.MM16.48REFERRED

   Urgent Action on the Auto Theft Crisis

   Carjackings and automobile thefts have more than doubled year to date in 2024. Toronto Police Services have reported that there have been 68 carjackings so far this year - an alarming 106 per cent increase over the same time period in 2023. Auto thefts in 2023 topped 12,200 vehicles, an increase from 9,821 cars stolen in 2022. As the increase in car jackings demonstrates, auto thefts have become increasingly brazen and violent including break-and-enters related to auto theft that are on the rise and have already climbed to 34 incidents so far this year, eclipsing the 22 reported for all of 2023. There is more that needs to be done to combat this urgent and escalating crisis. After unacceptable delays in action, the Provincial and Federal governments have finally begun the process to end this epidemic – but we must act swiftly and decisively. It is clear to all levels of government that these thefts are part of a network of organized crime, with vehicles being stolen and shipped internationally. In addition to actions addressing the vulnerabilities at our shipping ports and in the antiquated anti-theft technologies that are offered by automobile manufacturers; more effective…

   City Council · 2024-03-21 18:25 PM

   Reconsider Item

   Jamaal Myers's vote: Yes

   Two-Thirds required - MM16.48 - Reconsider the item

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   17-4

   Source outcome