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‘Someone From The Ford Family Will Be Running In Rob’s Ward 2′
The National Post reports that a member of the Ford family will definitely be on the ballot as a candidate in Ward 2 to replace mayoral candidate Rob Ford:
“Rob Ford deferred comment to his spokesperson, Adrienne Batra, who said a member of the Ford family will announce their candidacy for the seat on [...]
Tory Considering Joining Race For Mayor, E-mail With Candidate Reveals
The Globe and Mail reveals an e-mail exchange between mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson and potential opponent John Tory, where Thomson begs Tory to make a decision on whether he will add his name to the mayoral contest:
“The e-mail exchange is the first evidence directly from Mr. Tory of his potential candidacy, and it reveals [...]
John Tory Leaning Toward Run For Mayor’s Chair
The speculation of whether John Tory will be on the ballot in October has risen over reports that Tory is actively polling and that former Premier Mike Harris is trying to drum up support:
“He’s getting down to the short strokes” of making a decision with help from advisers, and is keen to make up [...]
‘The Dude’ Gets Into Politics
TV personality Sean “The Dude” McCormick has decided to move from the TV cameras of Sportsnet to facing the public in a different venue – their front doors. As the Toronto Sun reports, McCormick has decided to run for Councillor in Ward 19:
“I got tired of waking up every morning and yelling at my TV,” [...]
Rosedale Resident Eyes Council Seat
Ward 27 welcomes another candidate to the race, with local resident and March of Dimes government relations rep Robert Meynell taking a run at replacing Councillor Kyle Rae:
“I’ve always been interested in public office,” said Meynell. “I am interested in how society works well for everyone and implementing (solutions).” He also touts his [...]
Report: Adam Giambrone Quitting Politics
The Toronto Star is reporting that Ward 18 councillor Adam Giambrone is ready to quit municipal politics and pass the torch to his Executive Assistant, Kevin Beaulieu:
“With a buzz in west-end Ward 18 about Beaulieu doing groundwork for a run, a Star reporter approached him in a City Hall office on Monday and [...]
Smitherman Not Threatened By Ford
Toronto Community News caught up with mayoral candidate George Smitherman to get his thoughts on Etobicoke councillor Rob Ford joining the race to be Toronto’s next mayor:
“Reacting to this morning’s announcement by Etobicoke North Councillor Rob Ford that he’s throwing his hat into the mayoralty race, George Smitherman says he doesn’t see Ford [...]
Rob Ford Poised To Join Mayoral Race
In what is likely the worst kept secret of the election contest thus far, the National Post reports on Rob Ford’s announcement that he will likely announce today that he’s running for mayor:
“He was expected to announce his intentions on the John Oakley morning show on AM 640, and then walk over to City [...]
Warmington: Rob Ford For Mayor?
Sun columnist Joe Warmington thinks a Rob Ford candidacy may not be as much of a long shot as some are predicting:
“On March 26, he has a big bash planned for about 1,000 supporters at the Toronto Congress Centre to “celebrate 10 years of working for the people.” It seems like a campaign [...]
Walker Mum On Political Prospects
Ward 22 Councillor Michael Walker, who has not filed to run for re-election in October, does not give any firm indications of his intent when asked directly by the Town Crier:
“I may need to make my decision by the end of March,” said Walker. “I am leaning towards running, but everything is so fluid [...]
Hot Rumour: Dennis Mills To Run For Mayor
TEN is hearing that former Liberal Broadview-Greenwood MP and SARStock organizer Dennis Mills will register on Monday to run for mayor of Toronto.
Not one but two well-connected city hall insiders got in touch with Toronto Election News to let us know that word is slowly getting out about Mills’ candidacy. Mills is widely known for [...]
Giambrone (Finally) Enters Mayoral Race
Surprising no one, TTC Chair and Councillor Adam Giambrone made his plans to run for mayor official by registering as a candidate this morning at Toronto City Hall:
“Giambrone, 32, was joined by campaign manager John Laschinger and a crowd of more than 20 journalists Monday, Feb. 1, morning to file his nomination papers at City [...]
Sarah Thomson Joins Mayoral Race
Entrepreneur Sarah Thomson has officially launched her campaign to become Toronto’s next mayor:
“The CEO and founder of Women’s Post media launched her campaign around the noon hour today.
Thomson says she can lead Toronto to success but it will take more than just her, adding “it will take all of us to work together to fix [...]
Gee: Ambition? Hubris? What Is Neophyte Candidate Thinking?
At the Globe, Marcus Gee thinks mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson brings the right attitude to her mayoral bid, but may lack in other areas:
“Ms. Thomson, 42, is set to announce her candidacy today. It’s an act of spectacular ambition. Or hubris. Or perhaps recklessness. Every Toronto mayor in memory has served on city council first. [...]
Sun: Giambrone tight-lipped about possible mayoral bid
Despite wide speculation he plans to launch his mayoral campaign February 1st, TTC Chair Adam Giambrone refuses to give any further detail on a possible run at the mayor’s chair:
“Giambrone, the 32-year-old chair of the TTC, has said repeatedly he is considering running for mayor and would announce his decision at the end of January.
When [...]
Torontoist: Giambrone Campaign Launches Feb 1
The good people over at Torontoist have learned that TTC Chair Adam Giambrone will officially launch his campaign a week Monday, on February 1st:
“Since the day that Mayor David Miller announced that he would not be seeking reelection, Adam Giambrone has been included on any list of potential candidates to replace him: to replace Miller [...]
Enza Looks To Replace Rae
Former mayoral and council candidate Enza “Supermodel” Anderson has thrown her hat into the ring in Ward 27, adding to the crowded field looking to replace outgoing councillor Kyle Rae:
“Known from those elections for over-the-top costume and comments, Anderson struck a different pose as she came in to register, wearing simple black pants and blouse [...]
