by Chris Selley The minor saga of Toronto Ombudsman Fiona Crean’s budget ended Thursday at City Council. A staff-recommended boost of $103,000, which would have paid for two new positions, had been nixed by the Budget Committee on Jan. 24 on grounds of austerity. But on Thursday, councillor Josh Matlow tabled a motion seeking to reinstate [...]
by Jonathan Jenkins Mayor Rob Ford has set aside $3 million to pay consultants for a review of all city spending. Chief Financial Officer Cam Weldon said the money has been set aside in the non-program account, a pool of money that also includes an undisclosed amount for settling contract negotiations. […]
by Sue-Ann Levy As much as $130 million of one-time money has either been dumped down the drain or committed to fund ex-mayor David Miller’s Climate Change Agenda in the last four years — money which could have been used to offset Toronto’s humongous debt, it was revealed at audit committee Monday. There is a [...]
by Megan O'Toole The city’s audit committee has asked for a report on the possibility of publishing the expenses of senior staff members online, similar to the system in place for councillors. Councillor and deputy mayor Doug Holyday, freshly elected as chair of the audit committee, brought forward the motion Tuesday. It asks the city [...]
Josh MatlowCity Hall Diary Now that I’ve been a city councillor for three months, it’s time to confess something I’ve only recently been able to admit to myself. I am a Twitter addict. I faintly remember a time when if something interesting happened in my life I would rush to tell my wife about it. I [...]
Dear residents, Please join me and my colleagues representing all levels of government at the first "St. Paul's Summit" this Sunday, February 20th. Together with the St. Paul's community we will be talking about key issues affecting our country, province, city, school boards and neighbourhoods. I am honoured to be joining federal MP, Dr. Carolyn [...]
Discover the feeling? Toronto Unlimited? We've been expecting you? Do these slogans say Toronto? Let's finally choose a tourism slogan that truly reflects who we are, supports civic pride & attracts visitors to explore our city's unique diversity. Toronto, let's tell the world our story and promote economic development, tourism and jobs. Our [...]
City Council to take action on rush hour gridlock In response to a motion by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, the City of Toronto's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will be considering moving forward with increased fines and enforcement to Relieve Rush Hour Congestion Due to Unlawful Stopping, Standing, and Parking. You [...]
A Strategic Plan for Toronto's Seniors- March 25th, 2011 Community Development and Recreation Committee Origin (March 11, 2011) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22 St. Paul's Recommendations 1. That Council request that the City Manager report back on recommended actions to be taken in the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan for Seniors, [...]
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam and I have submitted a motion to free Toronto’s planning decisions from the purview of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) – the quasi-judicial, anti-democratic body that has final say over local planning decisions. This motion will be debated at the November 8th meeting of the Planning and Growth Committee. At this meeting, [...]
