Moeser moseys his way back to city hall, avoids media
Despite keeping a low profile throughout the election, incumbent Ron Moeser is on his way back to city hall as Ward 44’s representative.
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Pitfield doubts she’ll run again after Ward 29 loss
While Pitfield says she’ll always be involved in the community, she said she doubts that she’ll run for formal office again.
Ford volunteers credit campaign discipline
Ford garnered almost 50 per cent of the vote Monday while George Smitherman and Joe Pantalone garnered 35 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively. In the end, Ford was able to motivate more voters to get out and support him.
Wood third in Toronto-Danforth
With endorsements from four major news organizations, including the Toronto Star, political rookie Wood says the full support of friends and family made the election a positive experience, and she’ll likely do it again.
Second time not the charm for Dhanani
Dhanani lost his initial 2006 bid for council to John Parker, a scenario repeated again tonight. Dhanani received 28 per cent of the total vote, with 5,627 ballots, losing to incumbent Parker by just 576 votes and runner-up Jon Burnside by fewer still.
A dandy for Dandy
Dandy garnered 22,094 votes in the ward, a landslide over newcomer opponent Nadeem Jilani’s 7,325. She celebrated her success alongside winning Ward 29 city council candidate Mary Fragedakis at the Fox and Fiddle pub Monday evening on Danforth Avenue.
Kennedy win sits poorly with rival
Kevin Morrison, who emphasized a returned focus on students during his campaign, lost last night to former trustee Angela Kennedy in Ward 11 of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Kennedy garnered 5,904 votes, just over 47 per cent, while Morrison finished with 4,104 votes, almost 33 per cent.
Fragedakis beats veteran campaigner Pitfield
In the heated battle for the Ward 29 seat, Fragedakis and Jane Pitfield, a 2006 mayoral candidate and former Don Valley West councillor, went head-to-head for retiring councillor Case Ootes’ seat.
Another Parker squeaker
With 6,203 votes, Parker beat out closest opponent Jon Burnside by 415 votes. Third-place finisher Mohamed Dhanani had 5,627 votes.
Kennedy battles adversity for TCDSB win
In the race for TCDSB Ward 11, Kennedy took 5,904 votes or 47 per cent of the total ballots. Her closest rival, Kevin Morrison, walked away with 33 per cent.