ShonTron
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Interesting - he's been touted as a Conservative MPP, a candidate for mayor of Toronto, but he'll get a lot less opposition running in there than in Toronto.
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Some of the comments in the Star are interesting - my favourite is this:
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Is OPP's Fantino to run for Vaughan mayor?
OPP commissioner 'testing the waters' for 2010, sources say
Mar 24, 2009 04:30 AM
Phinjo Gombu
URBAN AFFAIRS REPORTER
It appears the stage is being set in Vaughan for a mayoral run next year by outgoing Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Julian Fantino.
For months, rumours have been swirling in the politically volatile city that the former Toronto police chief is exploring the idea of running for Linda Jackson's job in 2010.
Fantino, set to retire within a year, was not available for comment yesterday. A spokesperson said the commissioner is "not considering any future career at this time and remains committed to the Ontario Provincial Police."
However, a source familiar with Fantino's intentions told the Star Ontario's top cop has made it clear that if he runs he would present himself as a candidate ready to clean up Vaughan's image – a city beset by controversy – "like the sheriff riding into town."
Another source said Fantino hasn't decided yet, but he's likely considering post-retirement plans.
A third person said community business leaders are aware Fantino is "testing the waters" and the suggestion that he might run "is not idle gossip."
Several sources mentioned Sam Ciccolini, one of the principals of Vaughan-based Masters Insurance, as likely to be assisting any Fantino campaign.
Some of the comments in the Star are interesting - my favourite is this:
why not run in Calgary Alberta
he already has supporters there - they staged a parade last week.
Submitted by gonzo at 8:51 AM Tuesday, March 24 2009