Peace, order and good government -quoting Obama won't help. And besides, we aren't talking about a council that is unelected, nor are we talking about a political system whereby the mandate of the chief magistrate is so profoundly important. Not to mention, the option of not holding an election as per this ruling is well within the law, which BTW comes into force by a democratically elected legislature. So throwing the "democracy" book is again an oversimplication at best, and implying that it would be undemocratic not to do so is misleading at worst.
.In a by-election, no such issues exist because the councillor seat isn't in the election and will still be there should that councillor not be successful in their run for Mayor.
Boy, we're going to have a very crowded field if a by-election is indeed called. Everybody can run without fear of losing their councillor seat. Mammolitti is guaranteed as is Doug Ford if his brother can't run. Michael Thompson is considering a bid as is Denzil Minan-Wong. Adam Vaughan and Shelly Carroll can test the waters
And besides, we aren't talking about a council that is unelected, nor are we talking about a political system whereby the mandate of the chief magistrate is so profoundly important.
And besides, if you are saying it is that important, shouldn't one be more careful about their actions as mayor? It makes his failure even less excusable.
Are you quoting from Mayor Ford?I'm not just limiting myself to what the law allows: I'm talking about what, in my view, is right.
But his successor should be chosen by a vote of the people
The position of chief magistrate has more power than it used to and has always had tremendous symbolic weight.
Are you quoting from Mayor Ford?
Always loved the assumption that someone that has a different point of view is mentally inferior. Shows a certain arrogance.
Seriously, did you just re-try the case in your head based on Blatch's commentary and find Ford not guilty? Welcome to Ford Nation, delusional supporters wing.
He lost because he was guilty. You might not like that truth, but it stands.
Any idea how many people from "Ford Nation" showed up at the game last night to support their hero. Given that I can't find anything about this in the media (except that his team lost), I suspect the turnout was pathetically low.