NoLongerAvailable
Active Member
With John Tory leaving, a by-election is likely to be announced for later this year. Let's start taking some guesses as to who might be running to become the 66th Mayor of Toronto.
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nfitz
Superstar
The way things are going in recent years, the province could use it's powers to save the city council the cost of having a new election, and appoint a new mayor (regardless of residency).
adma
Superstar
Never mind Mikey, watch out for Kinga (oh irony!)
Jonny5
Senior Member
Make Dougies head explode: Kathleen Wynne!
adma
Superstar
Seriously, I've long seen Brad Bradford as some kind of "establishment fauxgressive" anointed successor to John Tory. So look out for *him*.
(And I remember ages ago--heck, going back to the Miller era--sounding a "watch Michael Thompson" note re potential mayoral bids. And oh irony when it comes to subsequent sex scandals *there*...)
(And I remember ages ago--heck, going back to the Miller era--sounding a "watch Michael Thompson" note re potential mayoral bids. And oh irony when it comes to subsequent sex scandals *there*...)
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
An election will be held within 60 days of the seat being declared vacant by Council, per the new Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.
Edit: election must be called within 60 days
Edit: election must be called within 60 days
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ShonTron
Moderator
Gil Penalosa has already put his name in. I'm happy he ran in 2022 when there wasn't really anyone else (though I became more and more impressed by Chloe Brown during the late part of that campaign) but I don't think he has what it takes for a wide open race.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
Unfortunately, we're stuck with first-past-the-post ballots. I would have included him in my list of preferred candidates. Now, we have to see who else in the list of candidates.
An example where the outcome goes wrong with first-past-the post balloting is shown by the almagamation of the cities of Fort William, Port Arthur, and the geographic townships of Neebing and McIntyre. In 1969, a referendum was held to decide on its name. The results were: "Thunder Bay" - 15,870; "Lakehead" - 15,302; and "The Lakehead" - 8,377. This vote splitting caused a large controversy in the city.
ARG1
Senior Member
If you asked me ~4 months ago, I would've absolutely said that Gil is the best option. But dear lord his rhetoric against the streetcars on Twitter has absolutely torpedoed my opinion of him.
Towered
Senior Member
Me too. I voted for him in the last election but won't consider him this time around for that reason. Also, hearing him speak on the radio today, I realized that I don't want to deal with having to decipher his thick accent all the time.
nfitz
Superstar
A report on CBC that the two candidates Conservative political organizers are talking about are Brad Bradford and Stan Cho.
Would a councillor have to resign if they run for mayor?
Would a councillor have to resign if they run for mayor?
nfitz
Superstar
A report on CBC that the two candidates Conservative political organizers are talking about are Brad Bradford and Stan Cho.
Would a councillor have to resign if they run for mayor?
Would a councillor have to resign if they run for mayor?
Northern Light
Superstar
Here's The Star's list of would-be Mayoral contenders:
www.thestar.com
Its behind the paywall, but I'll share their pic here as that will give most of the requisite names:
Potential candidates mull Toronto mayoral run after John Tory resigns
The clock is ticking on a byelection that could happen in May and mayoral hopefuls will have to make quick decisions on whether to run.
www.thestar.com
Its behind the paywall, but I'll share their pic here as that will give most of the requisite names:
nfitz
Superstar
Interesting to see that the print edition of the Star only had 8 on the front page, relegating Bradford, Layton, and Cho to page 6.
Fresco
Active Member
I'll vote for whichever candidate promises to get rid of those dreaded speed cameras