Veteran councillor calls it quits in 2010
His seat will be wide open for next year’s election
By Kris Scheuer
Councillor Kyle Rae is bowing out in 2010. The veteran politician was first elected in 1991.
I interviewed Kyle Rae Dec. 14 and he is definitely not running next year.
He told me there’s two main reasons for his decision: lack of financial leadership from the province and federal government in working with the city and the lack of vision of some of his colleagues on council.
He seems to fondly enjoy his work in public service, so I think he may continue do some public service in some form.
He’s yet to decide what to do next.
By this time next year, there will be a new councillor in Toronto-Centre Rosedale Ward 27.
There are a few names floating about. Continue reading
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