Walied Khogali-Ali runs for Ward 13 council on housing and transit record
Walied Khogali-Ali, co-founder of the transit advocacy group TTC Riders, is running for Toronto Centre councillor in Ward 13, with a platform focused on small business taxes and rent-to-own housing.
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Walied Khogali-Ali, a Regent Park resident and co-founder of the transit advocacy group TTC Riders, is running for the Toronto Centre council seat in Ward 13, with a platform that focuses on rent-to-own housing and property tax support for small businesses, Frequency News reported on October 20.
Khogali-Ali is one of 11 candidates in the race to succeed, or unseat, incumbent Chris Moise, who won close to half of all votes cast in the ward in 2023.
What his platform says
His campaign centers on community investment, according to Frequency News, with two specific commitments.
On housing, his platform proposes creating more rent-to-own pathways for Toronto residents. Rent-to-own arrangements allow tenants to put part of their monthly payments toward buying their home over time. Frequency News does not report a target number of units or a cost attached to this commitment.
On business, his platform calls for keeping property taxes low for small businesses in the ward. His campaign does not name a specific rate or a dollar figure.
His background
Khogali-Ali co-founded TTC Riders, a transit advocacy group that has pressed Toronto's transit authority on rider issues, Frequency News reports. He has lived in Regent Park for years and previously served on City Hall's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee. That committee, according to Frequency News, advocated for an eviction moratorium after city data showed rising evictions with a larger effect on Black, Indigenous, and low-income tenants.
The ward he wants to represent
Ward 13 Toronto Centre is one of the fastest-growing wards in the city. Liaison Strategies counted 17,512 new registered voters in the ward since the 2023 mayoral by-election. Frequency News notes that downtown wards account for more than 20 percent of the city's total net increase in registered voters.
Moise won his current seat with 10,452 votes in 2023, nearly half of all votes cast. All 11 candidates are making their case ahead of October 26.
Voters in Ward 13 can read more about Khogali-Ali at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/walied-khogali-ali and find their polling place at toronto.ca. Voting day is October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Questions this story answers
Who is Walied Khogali-Ali?
Walied Khogali-Ali is a candidate for city councillor in Ward 13 Toronto Centre in the 2026 Toronto municipal election. Frequency News reports he is a Regent Park resident, a co-founder of TTC Riders (a transit advocacy group), and a former member of City Hall's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee. He is one of 11 candidates running in the ward.
What is TTC Riders?
TTC Riders is a Toronto transit advocacy group that Walied Khogali-Ali co-founded, according to Frequency News. Advocacy groups like TTC Riders work to represent public transit users in discussions with transit operators and city government. Frequency News does not say when TTC Riders was founded or how many members it has.
What does Khogali-Ali's platform say about housing?
Khogali-Ali's campaign, as reported by Frequency News, proposes creating more rent-to-own pathways for Toronto residents. Rent-to-own arrangements allow a tenant to apply part of their rent payments toward eventually buying their home. His platform does not name a specific number of units or attach a cost. These are the campaign's own commitments and Frequency News has not independently verified what he could achieve in office.
What is his position on small business property taxes?
Khogali-Ali's platform calls for keeping property taxes low for small businesses, according to Frequency News. His campaign does not specify a rate or a dollar amount, and no independent body has assessed what this commitment would cost the city. These are the campaign's own stated intentions.
Who is the incumbent in Ward 13 Toronto Centre?
Chris Moise is the incumbent councillor for Ward 13 Toronto Centre, seeking a second term. In the 2023 mayoral by-election, Moise received 10,452 votes, which Frequency News reports was nearly half of all votes cast in that ward race.
How many candidates are running in Ward 13 Toronto Centre?
Eleven candidates are running for the single council seat in Ward 13 Toronto Centre, according to Frequency News. Along with Walied Khogali-Ali and incumbent Chris Moise, the other candidates include Joe Cadeau, Maria Voutsinas, and others certified by the City Clerk.
When is the Toronto municipal election?
Voting day in the 2026 Toronto municipal election is Monday, October 26, 2026. Polling places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can find your polling place and confirm your eligibility through the City of Toronto's election website at toronto.ca.
Where can I learn more about the Ward 13 Toronto Centre council race?
You can read profiles of Ward 13 candidates and compare their positions on the voche.me candidate pages. The City Clerk's certified candidate list is at toronto.ca. Voting day is October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your specific polling place at toronto.ca/elections.
Sources
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- Frequency News: Walied Khogali-Ali profilefrequencynews.ca
- City of Toronto election informationtoronto.ca
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