Bob Fisher
President
Liaison to the Landscape Project
I’ve lived in City Park since November 1985. Since we became a co-op, I served on the Membership Selection Committee, the Pet Committee, the Bylaws Committee, the Finance Committee, and as a director. I am currently president of the Board of Directors as of April 2025 after being appointed to the Board in March 2025. I’ve been president, vice president, secretary, and liaison to a variety of Committees. Concurrently I served as president, vice president and secretary of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. I also served as president and vice president of Colandco, the co-op’s landlord. I’m currently a director on the Board of an international fellowship. I retired in October 2016 after 43.5 years as a federal and then provincial bureaucrat. I am deeply involved in City Park and hope to continue as a director if elected.
Achira Saad
Vice President
Liaison to Special Projects
I have been member of City Park for over 30 years. Being an active member in my co-op is important to me. During this time, I have contributed to Committees, Special Projects and the Board of Directors. Currently I am a member of the Member Selection Committee and for many years have held the positions of Chair and Vice chair. I am also an active member of the Aging in Place Committee where I oversee the Arts and Crafts Programs. For many years I have planned and organized the City Park Volunteer Dinner. Helping to plan and implement the annual election process for City Park is another role that I do. Being on the Board of Directors is another way I have contributed. I have held various positions including Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary. These roles provided me the opportunity to contribute to my home, City Park as well as learning skills that I can now bring to the Board. I believe City Park is the best place to live and because I feel this way I would like to bring my experience and skills to the Board of Directors.
Calvin Barrett
Corporate Secretary
Liaison to the Facilities Committee
I have lived at City Park for over 30 years and have been active serving on the Finance Committee and the Board at various times. My most recent experience serving was as the treasurer for 2023-2024.
I am interested in ensuring that members continue to have a safe, secure, well maintained place to live here in the heart of Toronto. I have focused on projects that improve our safety and security; and a focus on our financial stability to ensure that we spend our funds wisely to maintain the buildings and deliver service to our members. I continue to work with the Board
on other priorities, such as the wellbeing of all our members through informative activities such as Link and Aging in Place and social activities such as the bbq’s.
Outside of City Park – I am a CPA, CA and have worked for the past 45 years as a Director of Finance in both private companies and municipal government.
I hope to continue my work on City Park issues and challenges with your support.
Deborah Soroka
Treasurer
Liaison to the Finance Committee and Sector Delegate
My husband and I moved to City Park three years ago. As I had spent the last twenty years of my career in real estate and construction accounting, I felt that I could be useful on the finance committee, which I joined in September 2023.
In February of this year, due to resignations, I was asked to come onto the board as an interim director, and I was made treasurer. Along with my accounting expertise I bring a very common-sense approach to problem solving which, I hope, has been helpful. It’s in my nature to step up and lend a hand. I have found being on the board challenging and deeply rewarding. The issue of affordable housing is very important to me. The few workable models we have of it must be sustained. Most importantly, for the people who live in them, but also as a successful model of what is possible. I would like to continue to serve on the board and help City Park to thrive.
Jeff Bishop
Director, Liaison to the Library Project
I have lived in all three buildings of the complex and am very aware of the beauty and the needs of our community. I have served on several Boards in the past and enjoy it immensely: It is a privilege and a pleasure.
I moved into City Park in 1990 and continue to love it here. I care about it. I also work full time in a social service setting. I have a lot of experience in Housing and Community work.
I have a compassionate heart with a good measure of common sense.
Li Chu Cheng
Director, Liaison to the Communications Project
Li Chu is a dedicated software support analyst at an internet company, bringing a passion for leveraging technology to enhance communication and efficiency. As a resident of our co-op, Li Chu has successfully managed a co-op-related Facebook Group and streamlined online forms, fostering better tenant engagement.
Currently, he is spearheading the development of the co-op’s email newsletter and new website. With a vision to implement innovative, tech-driven projects, Li Chu is eager to serve on the board to modernize and strengthen our community’s operations.
Jo-Anne Kennedy
Director, Liaison to the Membership Selection Committee
I am running for The Board because I believe in the principles of Co-operative Living. I do not have a personal agenda or an ax to grind.
I was first attracted to City Park by the gardens. I moved here in 2004 after waiting 9 years to get in. I love City Park and I love living here. I think it is a wonderful place to live. However, I recognize that we do have some problems. I want to help The Board find solutions to those problems and to help us continue to thrive as a community. I bring a background in counselling and teaching to the job as well as previous experience being a member of other boards.
Richard Lumb
Director, Liaison to the Community Development Committee
Richard has lived at City Park for 10 years and in the neighbourhood for 37 years. He is proud to live at City Park, but he realizes that we face many challenges. He has enjoyed being on the board this past year and he would be honoured to be re-elected for a second term. As a board member he knows full well that work is needed to ensure we all have a well maintained and affordable place to call home. He would also like to see City Park exist for future generations. Richard is semi-retired and works part-time at the LCBO as a wine consultant.
Zvika Weidenfeld
Director, Liason to the Aging in Place Committee
Zvika has been a dedicated member of City Park since 2014. With a rich background in design, retail, and consulting, he has brought a wealth of experience and a passion for community service to his role. After navigating the challenges of the pandemic and reaching a milestone birthday, Zvika chose to focus on giving back to the community. He graduated from the “Community Engagement, Development, and Leadership” program at TMU and is actively involved in working with ASOs in the city. His efforts are primarily focused on raising awareness and developing programs that address the challenges of aging with HIV and combating the stigma surrounding HIV and ageism. As a board member, Zvika is committed to ensuring the smooth operations of City Park and enhancing the quality of life for all its residents.