The SARA Executive is composed of dedicated volunteers who provide leadership and direction to the Association. Guided by our Vision and Mandate, the Executive ensures that the interests of Swansea residents are represented, community concerns are addressed, and neighbourhood-enhancing initiatives are effectively implemented. Each member brings diverse skills, experience, and a commitment to civic engagement, good governance, and community well-being.
About Swansea Area Ratepayer’s Association
Community Leadership
Board of Directors
President: Veronica Wynne
Vice President(s): Vacant
Past President: John Meijer
Secretary: Nick Singh
Membership: Nick Singh
Treasurer: Nick Singh
Directors: Sabrina McCluskey, William Roberts
📅 Executive Board Meetings
When: Third Tuesday of each month
(December: second Tuesday)
No meetings in July or August
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Swansea Town Hall
If you wish to attend, please contact the Secretary in advance.
🌟 Vision & Mandate
The mandate of the Association is to encourage good government, improve living conditions in the Swansea Area, and promote and express the interests of area residents.
Founded in 1929, SARA is one of the oldest neighbourhood residents’ groups in the City of Toronto.
SARA is a non-political group, open to everyone in the Swansea community. We are a strong, recognized community voice in municipal and provincial politics.
Our members, with their diverse backgrounds, provide the skills needed to effectively represent the concerns of Swansea residents.
SARA is a proud member of the Confederation of Resident and Ratepayer Associations in Toronto (CORRA).
🎯 Purpose
To provide a forum for local ratepayers and residents of the former Village of Swansea, where community and business issues can be voiced and debated. We build on and strengthen Swansea’s unique character while responding to community needs within the context of Toronto.
In a way that:
✅ Involves and encourages participation from residents, ratepayers, and businesses.
✅ Provides an open forum for discussion, information sharing, and community issue-raising.
✅ Seeks collaboration with the local City Councillor, Toronto City Council, other levels of government, and community groups.
✅ Encourages sound planning on zoning, development, traffic safety, schooling, environment, and recreation.
So that:
🤝 Discussions are reached democratically.
📝 Action plans are recommended and implemented.
And:
Swansea’s interests are expressed and promoted in the most effective and inclusive manner possible.
💡 What is SARA Doing for You?
📢Educating and informing the community through public forums.
🌱Maintaining the cultural, environmental, and political health of the community.
🏗️Working with residents to ensure that new development reflects community values.
🚫Fighting disruptive and illegal licensed establishments.
🏛️Ensuring Swansea Town Hall is appropriately managed to reflect neighbourhood needs.
📚Supporting the Swansea Memorial Branch of the Toronto Public Library.
🤝Maintaining close contact with elected representatives and civil servants.
📘Providing input to Toronto’s Official Plan.
🚴Collaborating with the City to ensure safe and well-designed pedestrian and cycle paths along the lakeshore and Humber River.
🗳️Hosting public debates during elections to give Swansea residents access to candidates and their platforms.
🙌 What Can You Do for SARA?
👥 Become a member
🎟️ Attend SARA events
💼 Get involved in a Committee
🧑⚖️ Join the Board of Directors