Terri Hawkes Seizes University, Rosedale Ward with Strong Campaign Support

TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Terri Hawkes, a long-time resident of the University, Rosedale ward, has emerged as a key contender for the upcoming municipal election. On May 1, the first day nominations opened, Hawkes registered as a candidate, marking the beginning of her campaign to serve her community.

Hawkes, a Toronto arts entrepreneur with a successful international career as a producer, screenwriter, and actor, has been actively engaging with residents across the ward. She has opened a storefront office at Brunswick and Bloor and has been attracting new volunteers and donors.

On September 9, a significant milestone in Hawkes' campaign was reached when more than 40 prominent local community leaders gathered at the Toronto home of former senator Jerry Grafstein for a fundraiser.

Former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Joe Clark, PC, CC, also expressed his support for Hawkes.

Hawkes' background includes a Master of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree.

Community leaders who support Hawkes include Chriss Bogert, a Vice Principal at the University of Toronto’s Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School; William Crossland, President & CEO of Thermal Energy International; Anne Fitzgerald, former Board Chair of Outward Bound Canada; Brydon Gombay, Ed.D. in Community Psychology; and Lola Rasminsky, founder of the Avenue Road Arts School and VIBE Arts.

The support from these prominent community leaders underscores Hawkes' potential to bring fresh, independent voices to City Hall. Her campaign is gaining momentum, with a growing list of supporters and a dedicated storefront office, positioning her as a formidable candidate in the University, Rosedale ward.