How many new politicians will be at city hall?
At least seven new faces, but it will be more
By Kris Scheuer
Kyle Rae's not seeking re-election so a new councillor in Ward 27 is a sure thing.
Take a look at Toronto city council’s today because it will look different after the election.
At least seven councillors won’t be representing their wards anymore. Plus Mayor David Miller won’t be back. That’s guaranteed. But the turnover will be higher than that.
It won’t be the first time and in fact it could be less or about the same amount of turnover as in 2003 and ’06.
The current 45-seat council will be shaken up in 2010: I have all the details on who’s running and who isn’t here, which is updated regularly.
So far we’ll see a minimum turnover in seven council wards. Continue reading
Kris Scheuer 