thettctransitfanatic
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I agree but the fact he even has a chance goes to show nothing is certain.
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And one consenting adult, hardly a case of someone trolling the staff room.
Admiral Beez
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One, we know of. A tiger and his stripes.
picard102
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So we're just making stuff up now?
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Yes, better to look at his record - why would anyone think he ought to be given another chance?
Admiral Beez
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Fair point, John Tory was 68, and she was 31 at the time the affair was made public in 2023. But she was in her 20s when Tory first made his move, FWIW. When a 65-year old senior executive or politician sexually pursues the 20-somethings in the staff room, that’s rarely a first time occurrence. I would not trust him to be mayor again, and imagine the legal liabilities for the city if a known philanderer goes for a repeat and the young target sues rather than settling for a new job in Tory’s business/entertainment circles. For the record, I’m voting for Chow. She’s doing a good job.
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I don’t like the man’s politics, but that doesn’t mean I am going to entertain unfounded rumours or exaggerations of his peccadilloes
zang
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I'm very much of the belief that the only reason the route goes where it does is because it passes by Markam Honda. Zero thought seems to have been given to anyone but the race organizers.
Having heard first hand of dealings with the Markham government, I'm not surprised they wouldn't even have thought to consult locals beforehand.
thettctransitfanatic
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Well clearly a lot of people vote off vibes now "me like rich old white man" as we saw in the US in the 2016 and 2024, does work.
txlseries4
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low property taxes
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indeed, too low which explains the low services!
evandyk
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If you love people living in every park in the city, John Tory is your man. Your property taxes will be low!
Admiral Beez
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My taxes are now over 20% higher than under Tory, and we still have people squatting and shooting up in our parks. George Hislop Park, re-opened during Chow’s first term, and already looks like a mini-Tenderloin. I expect that by the end of Chow’s 2nd term in 2031 my property taxes will be 50% higher than they were when Tory resigned in 2023 and yet our parks and public spaces will still be occupied by squatters and addicts, our subways will still suffering under beggars, NCR violence and fare evaders. More tax revenue may grow the size of government, but it does not always equal results. And yet she’s still our best hope, so she gets my vote. My future self may read this and exclaim, you idiot.
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Towered
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Hmmm, 30+ year age difference - good to know I can date a 20 year old girl without reservations! All this time I thought I was past it!
evandyk
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Chow's tenure is still pretty short, but there has been improvements in many ways. I think park encampments are significantly down from the days when we had the huge ones in Trinity Bellwoods, Allen Gardens and Clarence Square. One thing that is undeniable is the long decline of many public services and spaces in Toronto under John Tory. Sure, there was the pandemic, which obviously presented many challenges, but the stubborn refusal to allow property taxes to keep up even with population growth meant years of stagnation.