Revolting - YES Revolt-NAY

You are not going to see anyone take to the streets.....it is just not the nature of Torontonians as a whole. If the mayor was taking away some of the perks of city union members or was cutting grants then you would see the social in-activists out. I would suggest that when John Tory is sitting in the premier's chair the first order of business would be to introduce recall legislation for municipalities and recind McGinty's legislation which increased municipal politicians time at the trough.

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John Oakley: Mayor Miller is sticking it to the people of Toronto

Revolt brewing over proposed Toronto taxes

toronto.ctv.ca

A revolt is brewing at city hall over new proposed taxes that Mayor David Miller says are needed to help cash-strapped Toronto.

Several citizens' groups have organized campaigns to have residents phone, email and fax their displeasures to councillors and the mayor.

Some business leaders and councillors strongly object to the land transfer tax and vehicle registration fee, "revenue tools" Miller says would raise $356 million each year.

The mayor says the city needs the money to deal with a backlog of road repairs, expanding public transit and investing in poor neighbourhoods, among other things.

"My mandate is to make sure the city grows for the future and that we have the investments that are needed for the people of this city," Miller told reporters on Friday.

"We're doing everything that we can to live up to that mandate, and that's why we're preparing these measures to council next week."

Councillors on both sides of the issue say Monday's vote at city hall will be tight. With 45 members on council, including the mayor, 23 votes are needed to win if everyone shows up.