allabootmatt
Senior Member
This is something I have been thinking about: while I think David Miller will probably be remembered as a good mayor in the fullness of time, clearly this year's (mayoral) election result suggests that he made some serious mistakes. There is an element of economic insecurity that drove the Ford base, but I think it is clear that Miller really upset a lot of people--so much so that they made what appears to have been a very radical choice for his successor. While poor communication of accomplishments was clearly an issue, I don't think that was the whole story of why the Miller years ended as they did.
As Toronto's left and centre rebuild from this defeat, how do we avoid this, and rebuild a coalition that can deliver the mayor's office? Any ideas? I will contribute my own thoughts once the (undoubtedly excellent) discussion gets going.
As Toronto's left and centre rebuild from this defeat, how do we avoid this, and rebuild a coalition that can deliver the mayor's office? Any ideas? I will contribute my own thoughts once the (undoubtedly excellent) discussion gets going.