Mayoral candidate David Soknacki shocked audiences of the campaign’s first televised debate by using fact and reason to deliver blow after blow against partisan talking points.
"I believe in non-partisan, consensus-building at City Hall,” Soknacki said as the other candidates repeated baseless attacks and unproven platform rhetoric.
“My campaign’s done the math,” he said.
Soknacki was the target of Mayor Rob Ford’s questioning, as the Gravy Train faces derailment by a candidate who actually understands fiscal management.
“I’m proud of the three budgets I delivered,” Soknacki said.
Reaction from viewers demonstrated that Soknacki’s honest, reasonable approach to the issues is resonating with people who are tired of false claims and big name candidates who lack real ideas.