[Admiral Beez]

I’d argue that all should be turfed apart from three. Maybe 5 if I’m feeling very generous.

We should have three-term term limits for all municipal elected positioned. Serving your local neighbourhood or city isn’t supposed to be a lifetime career. I think much the same for higher governments but let‘s fix this at the council level.

 

[ShonTron]

We should have three-term term limits for all municipal elected positioned. Serving your local neighbourhood or city isn’t supposed to be a lifetime career. I think much the same for higher governments but let‘s fix this at the council level.

I’ve long been opposed to term limits, but it gets more and more tempting in order to get rid of the deadwood. That said, term limits wouldn’t have stopped the dinosaur Mike Colle from returning to council, or another Ford to run in Etobicoke North, or from dynasties forming.

I like ranked ballots that make it easier for opposition to the incumbent to toss aside a mediocre councillor, rather than see challengers split the vote.

As for the councillors I’d keep, it’s easier to name the councillors who need to go. These include progressive favourites like Perks and Fletcher, who have become arrogant and obstructionist.

 

[Northern Light]

I’ve long been opposed to term limits, but it gets more and more tempting in order to get rid of the deadwood. That said, term limits wouldn’t have stopped the dinosaur Mike Colle from returning to council, or another Ford to run in Etobicoke North, or from dynasties forming.

I like ranked ballots that make it easier for opposition to the incumbent to toss aside a mediocre councillor, rather than see challengers split the vote.

As for the councillors I’d keep, it’s easier to name the councillors who need to go. These include progressive favourites like Perks and Fletcher, who have become arrogant and obstructionist.

Agree completely on Fletcher.

Not familiar enough w/the issues w/Perks, but seeing as he's had an extended run it certainly seems reasonable to look for some new blood.

 

[elcorrerador]

Name-drop your 3-5 please!

I would like to second this motion.

 

[christiesplits]

Echoing @ShonTron's comments, Tory's re-election campaign will also impact council races. Tory's team provides a lot of support to the Mark Grimes and Brad Bradford campaigns in 2018.

Why John Tory’s re-election bid could hurt chances for a progressive city council

With no viable challengers yet, John Tory’s announcement means he may be able to influence the makeup of the next council.

www.thestar.com

 

[afransen]

I think single transferable vote would be a good compromise between term limits and promoting non incumbents.

 

[christiesplits]

I think single transferable vote would be a good compromise between term limits and promoting non incumbents.

Or a recall

 

[JasonParis]

I'd like to see a progressive run, despite their slim chances of winning. I think it would compel Tory to solidify his platform on certain important positions.

 

[Videodrome]

Matt Elliott: Forget about trying to beat John Tory. Here’s what Toronto’s left should do in this year’s election

The city’s progressives should direct their money, time and energy toward the races for council seats.

www.thestar.com

Good article.

 

[ShonTron]

Adam Vaughan won’t be running – he’s gone over to Navigator.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1511781216005107722

 

[christiesplits]

Adam Vaughan won’t be running – he’s gone over to Navigator.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1511781216005107722

I've always had a soft spot for Vaughan. He was frequently a voice of reason during the dark Ford days and was forward-thinking on a lot city issues on council. Still, he's become somewhat of a Twitter grump post-council, and especially post-Parliament. Strategist/lobbyist seems like an odd gig for him given his straight-from-the-hip style.

 

[picard102]

It's for the best. No need to take an unnecessary L.

 

[dkt]

Sarah Climenhaga is running

https://twitter.com/x/status/1542204063365963786

 

[picard102]

Anti-mandate anti-vaxxer nut job. She also made the effort to go and decline her vote in the last provincial election, and thinks science is no better than religion.

 

[elcorrerador]

Anti-mandate anti-vaxxer nut job. She also made the effort to go and decline her vote in the last provincial election, and thinks science is no better than religion.

Also I checked her Linkedin. Bio says she's a life coach and a writer. I think it's pretty weird that she only has volunteer experiences listed and no job history.
Old TVO article mentions she did an environmental degree at McGill and worked for WWF for a bit.