Mayor Olivia Chow's Toronto

[TwinHuey]

Everyone I've talked to is annoyed at her for bailing on the trustee job so quickly, but I am worried that she had enough people to vote her in and they may come out in full force to vote for her as councillor.

Parthi has put up a decent amount of signs but she has outdone everyone.

Someone on Facebook said her dad owns a number of numbered companies and implies the family is well off. Who knows. All I know is I am sick of seeing her face everywhere.

Another person said Parthi's signs that were in an area of Brimley have all disappeared. I wouldn't put it past her or her team for doing this but of course I have no proof. I am not sure who I'll be voting for but it definitely won't be her.

I also wonder, if she wins, there are 3 years left in her term, will we have an election to replace her as trustee? I don't know if they'll just appoint someone.

Excerpt from Malika Ghous campaign brochure received in my mailbox today.

 

[vic]

Is that a picture of a bike lane in Scarborough Southwest?

 

[TwinHuey]

Is that a picture of a bike lane in Scarborough Southwest?

Good comment!

"I will stop adding any NEW bike lanes on major streets in Scarborough Southwest." Well Malika, with a couple of minor very short sections, there are none to add to. I'm glad she made her position so clear before I voted.

 

[Richard White]

Good comment!

"I will stop adding any NEW bike lanes on major streets in Scarborough Southwest." Well Malika, with a couple of minor sections, there are none to add to. I'm glad she made her position so clear before I voted.

Her comment may have been in reference to the previously existing bicycle lanes on Birchmount which made driving on that stretch south of St Clair a living hell. It slowed traffic considerably and made access to local buildings problematic. They were removed after public outcry.

The bike lanes on Birchmount turned it from 2 lanes each way to 1.

 

[Northern Light]

Her comment may have been in reference to the previously existing bicycle lanes on Birchmount which made driving on that stretch south of St Clair a living hell. It slowed traffic considerably and made access to local buildings problematic. They were removed after public outcry.

The bike lanes on Birchmount turned it from 2 lanes each way to 1.

1) There are no bike lanes on major roads in Scarborough South West currently, nor have there been for many, many years.

2) As noted in the past, Birchmount was only problematic for the small stretch between Danforth Road and St. Clair, the rest functioned just fine as did Pharmacy.

3) The real concern here is that Ghous is clearly opposing the extension of the Danforth Cycle Tracks, and their continuation on to Kingston Road.

She's a poor candidate w/limited life experience and platform positions contrary to the best interests of the residents she would seek to represent. I do hope she is defeated, preferably, soundly.

 

[Richard White]

1) There are no bike lanes on major roads in Scarborough South West currently, nor have their bin for many, many years.

2) As noted in the past, Birchmount was only problematic for the small stretch between Danforth Road and St. Clair, the rest functioned just fine as did Pharmacy.

3) The real concern here is that Ghous is clearly opposing the extension of the Danforth Cycle Tracks, and their continuation on to Kingston Road.

She's a poor candidate w/limited life experience and platform positions contrary to the best interests of the residents she would seek to represent. I do hope she is defeated, preferably, soundly.

She strikes me as the "Social Media" Candidate like Norm Kelly was. She wants to build a name for herself without any regard for the people she would be serving.

If she gets elected, expect to find her on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook promoting her life at City Hall.

 

[Jonny5]

The Star has published their Rick Leary expose.
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Inside Rick Leary’s TTC: Allegations of bullying and a secret meeting about the CEO’s future

Star interviews with former TTC managers and executives shed light on allegations against CEO Rick Leary and the secret board meeting in October.

www.thestar.com

 

[DSC]

Chief planner Gregg Lintern, who helped increase Toronto’s housing density, to leave city hall

During his term, Gregg Lintern successfully urged council to allow homeowners to build up to four units on their property without special permission.

www.thestar.com

This is a real loss, Gregg did not only have good ideas he was able to put a lot of them into effect.

 

[EagleEye]

She strikes me as the "Social Media" Candidate like Norm Kelly was. She wants to build a name for herself without any regard for the people she would be serving.

If she gets elected, expect to find her on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook promoting her life at City Hall.

I am really concerned that Suman, Parthi, Kevin and maybe Anna will split the vote and she'll sneak in.

Also, can a councillor really stop something in their ward, or just try to?

 

[Northern Light]

Also, can a councillor really stop something in their ward, or just try to?

Does she have a 'veto' ? No.

On most ward-specific issues would she have deference from City Council? Yes.

Though that is not always the case.

 

[Northern Light]

In Respect of Malika Ghous..........

Have a look at her CV:

Malika Ghous - Toronto District School Board | LinkedIn

Hello, <br>My name is Malika Ghous. I’m a Human Resource major who graduated from… · Experience: Toronto District School Board · Education: Ontario Tech University · Location: Toronto · 137 connections on LinkedIn. View Malika Ghous’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion...

ca.linkedin.com

Uh huh.

 

[afransen]

In Respect of Malika Ghous..........

Have a look at her CV:

Malika Ghous - Toronto District School Board | LinkedIn

Hello, <br>My name is Malika Ghous. I’m a Human Resource major who graduated from… · Experience: Toronto District School Board · Education: Ontario Tech University · Location: Toronto · 137 connections on LinkedIn. View Malika Ghous’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion...

ca.linkedin.com

Uh huh.

Wow.

 

[toonderly]

In Respect of Malika Ghous..........

Have a look at her CV:

Malika Ghous - Toronto District School Board | LinkedIn

Hello, <br>My name is Malika Ghous. I’m a Human Resource major who graduated from… · Experience: Toronto District School Board · Education: Ontario Tech University · Location: Toronto · 137 connections on LinkedIn. View Malika Ghous’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion...

ca.linkedin.com

Uh huh.

Any takeaways for those without access to linkedin?

 

[Richard White]

Any takeaways for those without access to linkedin?

Very limited experience and didn't stay anywhere for more than 1 year and a month

 

[Northern Light]

Any takeaways for those without access to linkedin?

Her Linkedin is public. You don't need to join Linkedin to read it.

That said, I''ll lift it:

Malika Ghous: