Rob Ford's Toronto

[OSS 117]

Jonathan Goldsbie
‏@goldsbie
Ford Fest permit not yet issued but "meets the requirements of the policy as it was requested for a family event not a political event."

"Family event?!" That's just insane.

 

[OSS 117]

So will Ford Fest be dry because Rob has a recently-cured addiction, or because their line on free booze dried up?

The latter.

 

[dforthandbview]

"Family event?!" That's just insane.

Yes, it's a "Rob Ford Is the Best Father Around" rally.

 

[EagleEye]

So that means that everyone in attendance will be related to tweedle de and tweedle dum?

If they have paraphernalia regarding the election, maybe they will be denied a permit for subsequent fests.

 

[newearthling]

Jonathan Goldsbie ‏@goldsbie 6m
Follow-up correction from City: Parks division "says it was described as a special event open to the public, which is allowed.

 

[NoCleverName]

Are there not rules about employing family at the city? I recall a discussion earlier this year that Doug couldn't be rob's chief of staff even in a voluntary role as it was a violation of rules designed to prevent nepotism. So who is Mike Ford apprenticing with?

 

[TOBorn]

Yes, it's a "Rob Ford Is the Best Father Around" rally.

Even better husband. <just threw up a little in my mouth>

 

[pattycakes]

If they have paraphernalia regarding the election, maybe they will be denied a permit for subsequent fests.

This will be the last Ford Fest, as least outside of Kathy's basement. He doesn't have the money to continue holding big camping events without outside support. Notice the one in Vaughn wasn't rescheduled?

 

[Angelunatic]

Request for FOI re ford fest

http://www.ipc.on.ca/images/Findings/MO-2993.pdf

 

[Angelunatic]

Copy of speech during a ford fest 2012
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/0...-fest-speech-that-launched-his-2014-campaign/

 

[casita]

Are there not rules about employing family at the city? I recall a discussion earlier this year that Doug couldn't be rob's chief of staff even in a voluntary role as it was a violation of rules designed to prevent nepotism. So who is Mike Ford apprenticing with?

"Volunteer" with no official title?

 

[Lucinda]

I am just so sick and tired of the Fords playing us for suckers. I'll try calling my councillor's office, but unfortunately I have Moeser, so not much help there. The Ford family motto should be "Better to ask forgiveness than permission". I can't stand people like them.

The Ford family motto could also be "rules are for the obedience of fools".

(They would just skip the part related to the guidance of wise men).

 

[Greg Banks]

http://www1.toronto.ca/City%20Of%20Toronto/City%20Clerks/Elections/Candidates/Files/Use%20of%20City%20Resources%20during%20an%20Election.pdf
Section B4 would seem to suggest he's right at least.

Shucks R Ford is already in violation of B1, B2, B3 and B6 what the difference about one more section

 

[Angelunatic]

Previous ford fest invite on Mayor Ford page
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...40956.142577519126992&amp;type=1&amp;theater>

 

[Paleo_gurl]

Request for FOI re ford fest

http://www.ipc.on.ca/images/Findings/MO-2993.pdf

The FOI from 2013 reads:

Finally, any suggestion that Mr. Ford was acting as a private citizen and not as mayor when planning or preparing for Ford Fest is, frankly nonsensical. Mr. Ford promoted the event on his Facebook page, "Toronto Mayor Rob Ford,†and under his Twitter handle, “TOMayorFord.â€

So, if they once again publicize the "family picnic" on either of these two sites then that would be using City resources which is in violation of City of Toronto Policy on Use of City Resources during an Election