This is the response to my email that I received from the World Mayor rep
Dear Angela
Thank you for your email.
Last year, we reported in great detail and at great length about the shenanigans of Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford and, at this side of the pond, we are indeed astonished that he is still mayor, albeit with much reduced powers and now in rehab.
We are even more astonished that the mayor is still supported by a great many Torontonians (Ford Nation).
His inclusion in this year’s longlist – not shortlist – reflects his popularity. But be assured that when, this week, we draw up the shortlist of 25 nominees, Rob Ford’s record in office will come under intense scrutiny.
Best wishes
Tann
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Tann vom Hove
Senior Fellow
The City Mayors Foundation
UK: London SW1
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The email I sent was as follows
Toronto Mayor Ford is the antithesis of this award. *He fails every single point in your code of ethics and conduct. **He has been heard making racist and sexist remarks. **He has been affiliated with crime and *has admitted to smoking drugs, he has driven drunk numerous times *and admitted to crack cocaine use. **If he were to win, then your award is a joke.
Sincerely,