All Entries Tagged With: "Sandra Bussin"
Bid To Unseat Sandra Bussin Gains Steam
With candidate Bruce Baker bowing out and supporting Mary-Margaret McMahon, incumbent Sandra Bussin is fighting for her political life: “Strategic voting has taken hold in the campaign like no other council race in the city as an anti-Bussin movement continues to galvanize around McMahon, who has emerged in recent weeks as the perceived front-runner and [...]
Why Beaches-East York Is A Race To Watch
The Toronto Star looks at the race in Ward 32 which threatens to topple long-time councillor Sandra Bussin and why it is an important local race in this year’s election: “Bussin, who has held the ward since 1997 and won the last election with nearly 70 per cent of the vote, has taken a lot [...]
Beaches Candidates Team Up To Unseat Sandra Bussin
In an effort to block incumbent Sandra Bussin from being re-elected, Ward 32 candidate Martin Glastone has dropped out of the race and endorsed former rival Mary-Margaret McMahon: “It’s very helpful, I’m thrilled that he’s decided to join us,” she said of Mr. Gladstone’s decision. “He’s an articulate and intelligent man and we share similar [...]
Will The Left Follow Mihevc To Smitherman?
After councillor Joe Mihevc offered his endorsement to mayoral candidate George Smitherman, the Tornto Star canvassed other councillors on who they plan to endorse: “Several are debating making a move in an effort to stop Rob Ford from becoming mayor, with Miller loyalist Sandra Bussin among those rumoured to be contemplating it. “I wouldn’t rule [...]
Bussin Given Hard Time At Beaches-East York Candidates’ Debate
Deputy mayor Sandra Bussin was the main target for the Ward 32 all-candidates’ debate last night, as opponents hammered her on recent controversies: “Ms. Bussin has come under fire this term for using tax dollars to sue a constituent, for calling John Tory a “three-time loser” on his radio show without identifying herself and for [...]
Ford’s Vote For Sole-Source Contract Called Hypocritical
Mayoral candidate Rob Ford’s vote for a sole-source contract at this week’s council meetings is being called hypocritical by critics: “Two weeks ago, Ford suggested the contract was tantamount to civic corruption. But on Thursday night, the mayoral frontrunner voted to start negotiations for another sole-source, long-term lease, this time with a company that runs [...]
Council ‘Corrupt’, Ford Charges
Mayoral candidate Rob Ford took aim at his council colleagues over the Tuggs Inc contract and what he says goes on during in-camera sessions during council meetings: “If Tuggs isn’t, then I don’t know what is,” Ford told the Toronto Sun’s editorial board. “I can’t accuse anyone or I can’t pinpoint it, but why do [...]
Council Nixes Review Of Beaches Restaurant Deal
Toronto City Council voted against reopening the controversial Tuggs restaurant contract after the required two-thirds majority was not reached: “While councillors voted 22-19 Wednesday in favour of re-opening the discussion, council rules require that two-thirds must support the motion. Councillor Frances Nunziata said some of her colleagues may have been intimidated by city legal advice [...]
Levy: Former Chef Was Asked To ‘Volunteer’ On Bussin Campaign
Doffing her investigative journalist cap, Sun pundit Sue Ann Levy takes a closer look at the “volunteers” from Sandra Bussin’s 2006 re-election bid: “[Andrew McVeigh] and another employee were taken to Bussin’s campaign office on Queen St. E. near Northern Dancer Ave., where he was put to work on the phones, distributing campaign brochures and [...]
Sandra Bussin Under Fire From All Sides
Two distinct local issues have long-time incumbent councillor Sandra Bussin under fire in Ward 32. The first is a motion at council to reopen a controversial contract at Council, after public outcry over the terms of the deal: “[Councillor Frances] Nunziata has put forward motions to reopen the debate altogether, and to request an audit [...]
Levy: One Beach Of A Deal
Sun columnist Sue-Ann Levy offers an in-depth report on a controversial sole-source contract for restaurateur George Foulidis and the involvement of local Councillor Sandra Bussin: But council, led by Bussin, overruled the staff recommendations and parks officials were directed in February 2007 to negotiate a sole-source deal with Foulidis.” “When [Foulidis] came forward with an [...]
Miller Goes To Bat For Friends
What is David Miller’s endorsement worth? That’s what we’ll find out as letters have begun to appear from the outgoing mayor in support of loyal team members running for re-election. A TEN reader was kind enough to forward a letter (sounding more like a reference letter than an election piece) from Miller praising Ward 32 [...]
Was MFP Report A Bussin Re-Election Play?
Kelly Grant at the Globe & Mail is offering a theory about why the OPP report on the MFP Scandal has resurfaced after so many years – to damage an opponent: “The timing is a head-scratcher unless you look at the minutes from Toronto City Council’s January meeting. Council passed this motion asking, “the Commissioner [...]
Former Transit Driver To Run Against Bussin
A former subway car driver who quit after witnessing three suicides is going to file to run against Council Speaker and current incumbent Sandra Bussin: “The Toronto Transit Commission is in a mess,” he said in a Feb. 9 interview from a café at city hall. “Back in the 1970s and 1980s, there was a [...]
James: Councillor’s Repentance Solves Only Part Of Problem
Star columnist Royson James applauds Councillor Adrian Heaps’ recent decision to refuse reimbursement for his legal fees, but suggests the issue is far from over: “A citizen group called the Toronto Party has filed a lawsuit to get back the [Heaps] money. And Councillor Doug Holyday is asking the courts to quash the several council [...]
