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Marcus Gee


Cutting city staff through attrition not so simple

When you hear a candidate say he is going save millions through 'attrition,' beware.

Sep 29, 2010 3:38AM EDT 7

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...we haven't heard much from Sara so:

Drop costly police from film sets: Thomson

Filmmakers shouldn’t be forced to hire highly paid Toronto police officers when private security could do the job for much less, says mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson. 10 September 05:22

...and from the chief clown:

Just what taxpayer wants: A metal palm tree

By JOE WARMINGTON, Toronto Sun

There are not many city council decisions that could make Sandra Bussin’s $205 bunny suit rental and Kyle Rae’s $12,000 goodbye lunch look like bargains. 

Davis wants to axe city-funded palm tree

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

If it isn’t planted before the October vote — and if he gets elected — city council candidate Rob Davis is vowing to chop down a plan to erect a taxpayer-funded aluminum palm tree on a Toronto traffic island.

Ford transit plan could cost millions more, TTC says

By JONATHAN JENKINS, Toronto Sun

Rob Ford’s $4.7 billion transportation plan could require the city to review or renegotiate contracts worth well over $1 billion for streetcars and tunnel boring machines — as well as forgoing $68 million spent already on the Sheppard LRT he doesn’t want to build.

Ford’s subways to nowhere: Editorial

Rob Ford’s transit plan is good news for Rob Ford. That’s because he can now say he has one. But it’s bad news for us because it turns out the transit plan of the frontrunner in the mayor’s race is as airy-fairy as his competitors’.

Smitherman’s desperate lurch to the right

It’s a risky gambit to save his mayoral hopes.
 

...problem is that based on past performance and considering who was his mentor, Mcgoonty, you can bet he will revert to his left wing genes. 

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Mayoral candidates court union vote

By KEVIN CONNOR, Toronto Sun

Some of the front-runners in the race for mayor will be wooing the union vote this Labour Day.

 ...Solidarity Forever-if you are a dues paying, card caring member.

Rossi, Thomson to crash Labour Day parade

Sun Sep 05 2010

It's like high school all over again. Someone throws a party, invitations are sent to a select crowd, but word gets out.

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No apology from Furious George

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

Liberals upset at the other 'f' word — Ford

By JOE WARMINGTON, Toronto Sun

Rocco Rossi's renaissance

Fri Sep 03 2010

Off to a slow start, Rocco Rossi grabbed the headlines this week. Can he keep the momentum?

Marni Soupcoff: Rossi proposes voter recall and term limits — now we’re talking!

Marni Soupcoff  September 3, 2010 – 11:31 am

 

Tyler Anderson / National Post

Toronto mayoral Candidate Rocco Rossi, makes an announcement about his plans for mandatory term limits as well as recall legislation and internet voting, while volunteers Alex Stock (L) and Robbie Sproat (R) hold a sign that would not fit properly on an easel at Queens Park in Toronto, Ont., September 2, 2010.

The Toronto mayoral race has been dragging on for months now, but during that time, we’ve been treated to very few policy proposals of any substance — leaving the dreary question of whether Rob Ford is better described as a buffoon or a man of the people as the biggest point of debate.
But now candidate Rocco Rossi has come to the rescue with three solid ideas that would do Toronto a lot of good if adopted: voter recall, term limits and Internet and telephone voting. I’m solidly behind all three. Read More »

...but The Star has a different position:

No need for recall

Giving voters the right to fire city politicians on the spot rather than waiting for election day may seem like an attractive idea, especially in light of some previous Toronto office-holders. But it...

 

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Smitherman Short, but Didn't Curse

Smitherman's Youth Employment Program Angers Business Owners

Rossi jumps in mayoral polls after recall pledge

After constantly landing last place on the mayoral election polls, Rocco Rossi catapulted to third place this week after promising a recall policy that allows voters to fire their mayor and councillors between elections.

...One of Pantalooney's major accomplishments, according to him comes under attack: 

Tree-lined streets not worth the cost, arborists say

Trees near Harbord St. and Spadina Ave. add grace and shade to the city, but like most trees on the street are unlikely to reach a healthy old age in the harsh conditions where they're planted.

CARLOS OSORIO/TORONTO STAR

 

By Noor Javed

Thu Sep 02 2010

 

Everybody likes a tree-lined street, but that leafy swath comes at a price: upwards of $450 per tree, and they’re lucky to last 10 years.

Finally Accountability Might Come To Silly Hall...

Rossi promises voters right to recall

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

Rocco Rossi promised Toronto voters on Monday they’ll have the chance to fire him before the next election if he doesn’t live up to his promises.
  
Voter recall fine as last resort: Editorial
Total Recall isn’t just an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, it’s how he became the Governator

...and then we get smoke and mirrors from Depends Snivelman;

Smitherman's plan to save city's heritage

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

George Smitherman unveiled his five-point plan to preserve Toronto’s heritage on Monday.

Presto! The Offspring of eHealth And...

...the sire of that boondogle, George Depends Snivelman,  wants to be the Mayor Of Toronto!

Why PRESTO won’t work for TTC: Giambrone

By Adam Giambrone, Guest Columnist

Fare payment technology is changing constantly.

Why Toronto continues to be a Canadian weakling: Sa

By RACHEL SA, Toronto Sun

Frailty, thy name is Toronto.

Bad News! Snivelman Will Probably Be Your Next Mayor...

...he appeals to the same downtowners that elected Miller, waterfront condo owners, ndp island squatters, social in-activists and environuts plus he will probably get the undecided in the gay community and you know he will suck up to the city unions.

Mayor's race coming down to Big 3: Levy

By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

Rob Ford has grassroots appeal, but what about those details?

Instead Of A New Broom Snivelman Will Use A Swivel Sweeper...

Is it Rob Ford versus George Smitherman?: Worthington

Mediocre solution to end city hall 'mediocrity'

By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

I could have sworn I felt the earth move after George Smitherman spoke Wednesday to a well-tailored business crowd at a luncheon of the combined Canadian and Empire Clubs.

 

Take A Break People...More Important Things Are Happening This Week...

Cleaner beaches and swimming lessons: Smitherman

George Smitherman dove into Toronto’s swimming issues Sunday.

Million-dollar mayoral candidates

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

At least two of this year’s mayoral candidates are million-dollar men. 

Ford vows to crush development plan

Mayoral candidate Rob Ford is on the offensive saying he will crush a city revitalization project if elected. Hear from Ford.

...and the ludicrous thing is:

Mayor’s race is all about Rob Ford: Editorial

With just over four months to go before the Oct. 25 municipal election, one thing has become clear.

 ‘Priority neighbourhoods’ on mayoral debate agenda

An event sponsored by the Canadian Black Caucas put Toronto’s “priority neighbourhoods” on the mayoral debate agenda for the first time, with audience members asking candidates how to improve life in those areas. 21 June 05:26 

...a good start would be for "the community" to band together and take back your streets from the gangstas and give support to those who have the balls to identify those committing the problems.

I Like Rob BUT...

...the mayor doesn't run the city in a vacuum. He/She needs the support of councilors and I don't see any major change in the sitting councilors and Rob isn't going to be invited to play in their cash box.

 Kelly McParland: David Miller’s legacy could be Rob Ford

Tasha Kheiriddin: Talkin’ bout a revolution: Could Rob Ford take Toronto City Hall?

Counting pennies won’t slay Toronto's deficit Marcus Gee

 

 

 

Campaign Becoming Casting Call For Three Stooges Movie...

Toronto election: A look at each candidates' personality

Fri May 07 2010

After Wednesday’s colourful mayoral debate between George Smitherman and Rob Ford, the question of character has become the predominant Toronto election issue. 

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  Should there be term limits for city politicians?

  
  Mon Feb 22 2010
  One way to ensure fresh ideas at city hall is to limit councillors and the mayor to two terms.
  
  YES!