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Mapping the council races in Etobicoke Wards 1 and 2
In 2018, Etobicoke went three for three in returning hard-line conservative councillors to City Hall. In Ward 3, Mark Grimes was re-elected despite several controversies, with Mayor John Tory’s help. In Ward 1 and Ward 2, councillors with famous names … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 Election, City Hall, Etobicoke, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Toronto
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Mapping the council race in Ward 14 — Toronto-Danforth
Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, was another ward where two progressive incumbent councillors were forced to run against each other when Toronto City Council was reduced due to Bill 5. Mary Fragedakis represented old Ward 29, the part of the ward north … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 Election, City Hall, Paula Fletcher, Toronto, Ward 14
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Mapping the council race in Ward 12 – Toronto-St. Paul’s
As mentioned in my last post, Bill 5, introduced by Premier Doug Ford in the middle of Toronto’s municipal election campaign, had a silver lining: it finally rid Toronto City Council of its greatest embarrassment, Giorgio Mammoliti. Otherwise, though, it … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 Election, City Hall, Joe Mihevc, Josh Matlow, Toronto, Ward 12
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Toronto election 2018: no surprises
Last night, there were some disappointments and one or two bright spots in the results of Toronto’s municipal election, but there were no big surprises. It was disappointing to see voter turnout drop. In 2014, 54.7% of eligible voters turned … Continue reading
The final days of a brutal municipal election
Toronto’s municipal election will take place in a few days, on Monday, October 22. A few months ago, I was energized by the possibilities a 47 ward council would bring, with several open races where new voices could be elected. … Continue reading
Why closing Toronto’s public golf courses is a boon to the public
Dentonia Park Golf Course Yesterday, Thanksgiving Monday, mayoral candidate Jennifer Keesmaat proposed closing three of Toronto’s five municipally-owned golf courses. Keesmaat, Toronto’s previous chief planner, pointed out that the municipal golf courses operate at a loss, and that $10 million … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Parks, Toronto, Urban Planning
Tagged City Hall, Golf, Jennifer Keesmaat, North York, Parks, Ravines, Scarborough, Toronto, Trail
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How do you solve a problem like Mammoliti?
Giorgio Mammoliti, long-time Toronto City Council, is a great poster child for what’s wrong with municipal politics. Arrogant and obnoxous, Councillor Mammoliti has made a name for himself by flouting council rules and election laws, by demeaning his constituents, picking … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Politics, Toronto
Tagged 2018 Election, City Hall, Giorgio Mammoliti, Term Limits, Toronto, Ward 7
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