[DSCToronto]

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 · 141 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 · 141 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 · 141 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:

 

[christiesplits]

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

That said, I''ll lift it:

Malika Ghous:

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I'm typically fine with younger representatives, especially at the trustee level, but yes, her resume does seem quite thin. I'd like to see more local volunteering or presence on boards.

I'm told her father owns a few businesses in the ward and has ties to a lot of political movers and shakers, hence her big list of endorsements, including 3 Liberal MPs (at the bottom of the page).

I was looking at @ShonTron's map results for last year's council election, and it would appear that Parthi Kandavel has the best path to victory, having won all the polls south of Kingston Road. I anticipate these polls will have a higher turnout in a by-election than the the polls to the north.

 

[Richard White]

I'm typically fine with younger representatives, especially at the trustee level, but yes, her resume does seem quite thin. I'd like to see more local volunteering or presence on boards.

I'm told her father owns a few businesses in the ward and has ties to a lot of political movers and shakers, hence her big list of endorsements, including 3 Liberal MPs (at the bottom of the page).

I was looking at @ShonTron's map results for last year's council election, and it would appear that Parthi Kandavel has the best path to victory, having won all the polls south of Kingston Road. I anticipate these polls will have a higher turnout in a by-election than the the polls to the north.

Generally, the population south of Kingston Road is made up by Middle Aged (or older) persons who have money. They tend to vote moreso than the north and eastern ends of the ward where it is lower income or immigrant populations.

I like Parthi and I am torn between him and Kevin. Kevin has the vision but Parthi has the acumen.

 

[TwinHuey]

Generally, the population south of Kingston Road is made up by Middle Aged (or older) persons who have money. They tend to vote moreso than the north and eastern ends of the ward where it is lower income or immigrant populations.

I like Parthi and I am torn between him and Kevin. Kevin has the vision but Parthi has the acumen.

Regardless of who we vote for, it's too bad there isn't a way to increase voter turnout.

I think the City (and all of the candidates) should encourage people to vote and do a better job of promoting voting by mail.

It's so easy to do. I posted my vote a few days ago.

 

[Richard White]

Regardless of who we vote for, it's too bad there isn't a way to increase voter turnout.

I think the City (and all of the candidates) should encourage people to vote and do a better job of promoting voting by mail.

It's so easy to do. I posted my vote a few days ago.

I considered voting by mail but it is a time consuming process. Much easier to just go into the polling station.

 

[TwinHuey]

I considered voting by mail but it is a time consuming process. Much easier to just go into the polling station.

It took me less than 10 minutes to submit my application on line.

 

[Richard White]

It took me less than 10 minutes to submit my application on line.

Yes but then the ballot has to be mailed to you, then it has to be completed and mailed out.

If I am going to jump through hoops, I may as well go to a polling station.

 

[picard102]

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

Typically you're advised to not stay anywhere longer than 2 years now, so you can get better compensation.