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2014 Municipal Election: Toronto Council Races
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nfitz
Superstar
I hadn't realised Cho was that old. Still, I'd be surprised if much happens.
WislaHD
Superstar
Honestly why do these individuals hope to remain as councilor?
Just retire already and enjoy the rest of your days away from the stresses of city hall.
Just retire already and enjoy the rest of your days away from the stresses of city hall.
nfitz
Superstar
Perhaps this is a justification for making sure that MPs, MPPs, and councillors have an excellent pension plan.
Hmm ... which makes me wonder ... what is the councillors pension plan compared to MPs and MPPs? If we improved it, would we get more fresh blood?
BurlOak
Senior Member
Nothing could be as bad at the Liberal MLA (i.e. MPP) (Gary Keating) from New Brunswick. His party won a majority and 3 weeks after the election he decides to quit. He was not even sworn in before he quit. As long as the Councillors in question make it to December 1, they will be better than him.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/14/gary-keating-quits-new-brunswick_n_5986096.html
Greg Banks
Active Member
They have what every other municipal worker has....OMERS+their severance...nothing more..however I stand to be corrected
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nfitz
Superstar
I thought municipal workers had pension, not just severance.
Greg Banks
Active Member
Whoops should have been a plus sign rather than equals OMERS (at retirement age)+Severance (on retirement or defeat)
Sorry, I was unclear....
nfitz
Superstar
I've no idea what an OMERS is, or what it's worth to someone who is a councillor for 8-12 years ... what never having been a civil servant.
Greg Banks
Active Member
I believe it is short for Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Savings plan...it is an umbrella organization for all municipal employees in Ontario
A Pension fund just like the teachers that the Fords would love to tap into for their P3 subway nirvana....
W. K. Lis
Superstar
Already, Rob Ford is attacking councillors about their expenses. See link to Toronto Sun.
They should be dipping into their family business coffers and inheritance, like Rob & Doug. Where else does he get his note pads & pens from, but from Deco?
They should be dipping into their family business coffers and inheritance, like Rob & Doug. Where else does he get his note pads & pens from, but from Deco?
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
I dare say he's too dull to see the parallels.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
I don't see the problem with public officials' expenses. I work full time, pay about 14ishK in taxes a year and would much rather all councillors use up their full allotment than have my taxes go to pay someone like Ford's salary. He's still going on about "respect for taxpayers"....well, as a taxpayer I dare say he's done nothing but disrespect me.
christiesplits
Senior Member
The financial disclosures from the 2014 election are starting to get posted. The final list, except those candidates who filed an extension, will be posted by this Friday.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0b23c36902f5d310VgnVCM1000006cd60f89RCRD
Jonathan Goldsbie noted on Twitter that both Rob and Doug donated $750 to Cristanti's campaign.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0b23c36902f5d310VgnVCM1000006cd60f89RCRD
Jonathan Goldsbie noted on Twitter that both Rob and Doug donated $750 to Cristanti's campaign.
Videodrome
Senior Member
Ward 39 must be so proud of electing Jim Karygiannis. He and Mammo held up a committee meeting for 20 minutes with their ranting.