2018 Municipal Election: Toronto Council Races

[BurlOak]

Well you've just made the argument for *all* municipalities in Ontario to 'downsize'...leaving many with no reps whatsoever.

Or is Toronto somehow magically different from the rest? Oh I get it! Toronto must be *punished* because they offended Magnificent Leader...

I think the argument being made was when the organization (city) becomes a certain size, the leaders (Councillors) should be managing systems and not doing the work.

 

[steveintoronto]

I think the argument being made was when the organization (city) becomes a certain size, the leaders (Councillors) should be managing systems and not doing the work.

Then please reference that, because I've pored over the details, and the peculiar absence of that argument is a factor in the present court action.

 

[SunriseChampion]

"The thing is that councillors want you to contact their office so you will remember them come election time that they helped you".

+100

Exactly correct, but ironic that Rob Ford, and Doug to a lesser degree, made their mark with this type of strategy of acting as an intermediary with 311.

Of course they did.
They are the kings of self-aggrandisement to the detriment of the public.

 

[Allandale25]

Star reporter tweeted out the judge's decision on 47 or 25 wards will be available Monday at 8am.

 

[W. K. Lis]

Star reporter tweeted out the judge's decision on 47 or 25 wards will be available Monday at 8am.

The forecast calls for heavy rain. Doesn't look good for...

From link.

 

[Videodrome]

We got a flyer from Michael Thompson, but I am not a huge fan of him now, so I will have to see who else is running.

 

[DSC]

We got a flyer from Michael Thompson, but I am not a huge fan of him now, so I will have to see who else is running.

If its the 25-Ward model you have:

If its 47 you have:

 

[steveintoronto]

I think the argument being made was when the organization (city) becomes a certain size, the leaders (Councillors) should be managing systems and not doing the work.

Then "the argument" still doesn't make sense.

 

[Videodrome]

TorontoStar‏Verified account@TorontoStar 23s24 seconds ago
#Breaking Superior Court judge strikes down legislation cutting the size of Toronto city council. More to come.#TOpoli #TOelxn

Woah!

 

[Northern Light]

Woah!

Its the right decision.

However, I'm awaiting the chance to see the details of how the judge proposes to unscramble the egg.

 

[W. K. Lis]

Ford loses court case.

 

[Adjei]

Another lawsuit lost. More to come.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Ford loses court case.

I was not expecting that.

 

[christiesplits]

Wow! Very surprised. Congrats to all the activists and legal challengers.

 

[Richard White]

The fat lady has yet to sing. Expect an appeal.