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I just read about this today, somehow this slipped under my radar.
I know some on the board here will be happy about this, I have mixed feelings. He's served for nearly 20 years so perhaps it is time for him to move on and usher in some new blood. I've had many dealings with Kyle and his Assistants over the years (he was also my neighbour for several years) who without exception solves problems within a day or two, runs an efficient office, is always good to deal with and is tough as nails - and I admire that. Outside of the office he's a great guy with a wicked sense of humour who'll stop on the street and take the time to talk shop or shoot the breeze to anyone who cares to approach him. I can't say I agreed with all his politics and there were a a few disappointments along the way but I think he's served my Ward and the City very well for as long as I've lived here, and my hat is off to him.
Council veteran Kyle Rae won't run for re-election
Kyle Rae, Toronto's first gay city councillor, is calling it quits.
In an email sent to supporters Friday, Rae announced he will not run in next year's municipal elections and thanked everyone for the support. He didn't give a reason for the decision but fondly talked about the transformation of the downtown's landscape in the almost two decades he has been a councillor.
He also sang paeans to heritage preservation in the city, making a special mention of a TD Canada bank – with the work of Mies van der Rohe – that has been designated as a city heritage landmark.
"I look forward to challenges and new opportunities but will certainly not miss parking complaints, oversized fences, noisy neighbour issues, garbage questions and dogs in parks," Rae said.
The 55-year-old was first elected councillor from Ward 27 – Toronto Centre-Rosedale – in 1991.
A longtime member of the New Democratic Party, he left it in 1993 because of the failure of the NDP government to pass reforms on gay rights issues.
Before becoming a politician, Rae was executive director of the Church Street Community Centre in the heart of the Church St. and Wellesley Ave. area.
Source
Letter to his Supporters
Xtra's! Editorial
I know some on the board here will be happy about this, I have mixed feelings. He's served for nearly 20 years so perhaps it is time for him to move on and usher in some new blood. I've had many dealings with Kyle and his Assistants over the years (he was also my neighbour for several years) who without exception solves problems within a day or two, runs an efficient office, is always good to deal with and is tough as nails - and I admire that. Outside of the office he's a great guy with a wicked sense of humour who'll stop on the street and take the time to talk shop or shoot the breeze to anyone who cares to approach him. I can't say I agreed with all his politics and there were a a few disappointments along the way but I think he's served my Ward and the City very well for as long as I've lived here, and my hat is off to him.
Council veteran Kyle Rae won't run for re-election
Kyle Rae, Toronto's first gay city councillor, is calling it quits.
In an email sent to supporters Friday, Rae announced he will not run in next year's municipal elections and thanked everyone for the support. He didn't give a reason for the decision but fondly talked about the transformation of the downtown's landscape in the almost two decades he has been a councillor.
He also sang paeans to heritage preservation in the city, making a special mention of a TD Canada bank – with the work of Mies van der Rohe – that has been designated as a city heritage landmark.
"I look forward to challenges and new opportunities but will certainly not miss parking complaints, oversized fences, noisy neighbour issues, garbage questions and dogs in parks," Rae said.
The 55-year-old was first elected councillor from Ward 27 – Toronto Centre-Rosedale – in 1991.
A longtime member of the New Democratic Party, he left it in 1993 because of the failure of the NDP government to pass reforms on gay rights issues.
Before becoming a politician, Rae was executive director of the Church Street Community Centre in the heart of the Church St. and Wellesley Ave. area.
Source
Letter to his Supporters
Xtra's! Editorial