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Ward 20: Anshul Kapoor, Beyond the Waterfront

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Previously held by the one and only Adam Vaughan, now the Trinity-Spadina federal Liberal MP, Ward 20 (Trinity-Spadina) could be called the “mayoral race of city council.” With 22 candidates to choose from — and yes, not without its comedy and … Continue reading →

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Ward 29 and 30: Mary Fragedakis and Paula Fletcher, My Locals

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

I’ve been asked a few times during the Robb Not Ford mayoral efforts why I didn’t run for council instead and take a stab at an office that may be more attainable. My response is a progressive two-fold: I wouldn’t run … Continue reading →

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Ward 18: Jolene Hunt, Just Like You (But Actually)

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Jolene Hunt, running for city council in Ward 18 (Davenport), takes former mayoral candidate Karen Stintz‘s notorious “I’m just like you” line and gives it a realistic application, addressing the long-standing divide between candidates and communities that has been at … Continue reading →

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Ward 17: Saeed Selvam, Community-builder

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Over the past weekend, Mayor Rob Ford was asked to leave a Ward 17 (Davenport) advanced polling station — perhaps to try and protect incumbent councilor Cesar Palacio from the grassroots efforts of community leader Saeed Selvam. Just a small … Continue reading →

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Ward 7: Keegan Henry-Mathieu, A True Community Hero

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

  Ward 7 (York West) has been plagued by incumbent councilor Giorgio Mammoliti, who has been a truly toxic stain on Toronto city council. “His multiple instances of alleged corruption, his general incompetence, his homophobia, and his venal, near-psychotic demeanour … Continue reading →

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Ward 3: Peter Fenech, Policy Over Politics

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

His tag line says it all: “Policy over Politics.” I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with Ward 3 (Etobicoke Centre) candidate Peter Fenech, who astutely points out that the only proposed expanded transit line through his ward is a … Continue reading →

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Ward 22: Josh Matlow, He Should Just Be Mayor

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Josh Matlow is an exceptional activist on city council pushing for change on issues as varied as rail safety and reform of the Ontario Municipal Board. Never shy to express his opinion or challenge the status quo, he’s been an … Continue reading →

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