Who were the last 5 mayors of Toronto?
As of September 2020, there are six living former mayors of Toronto:
- David Crombie (1972–78)
- John Sewell (1978–80)
- Art Eggleton (1980–91)
- Barbara Hall (1994–97)
- Mel Lastman (1998–2003)
- David Miller (2003–2010)
Who ran for mayor of Toronto?
Incumbent Mayor John Tory was re-elected for a second term, defeating former Chief City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat with 63.49% of the vote….2018 Toronto mayoral election.
| Candidate | John Tory | Jennifer Keesmaat |
| Popular vote | 479,659 | 178,193 |
| Percentage | 63.49% | 23.59% |
Who was Mayor of Toronto after Mel Lastman?
| Mel Lastman | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Barbara Hall (Mayor of Old Toronto) Alan Tonks (Chairman of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto) |
| Succeeded by | David Miller |
| 3rd Mayor of North York | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1997 |
Who did John Tory run against?
The election was won by former Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leader and 2003 mayoral runner-up John Tory, who defeated Ford’s brother, city councillor Doug Ford, and former Trinity—Spadina MP Olivia Chow.
Who is the MPP of Toronto?
Andrew, Jill
Current MPPs
| MPP | Riding | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew, Jill | Toronto—St. Paul’s | New Democratic Party of Ontario |
| Armstrong, Teresa J. | London—Fanshawe | New Democratic Party of Ontario |
| Arnott, Hon. Ted | Wellington—Halton Hills | Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario |
| Arthur, Ian | Kingston and the Islands | New Democratic Party of Ontario |
Who was the first mayor of Toronto Ontario?
Toronto’s first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie was appointed in 1834 after his Reform coalition won the new City of Toronto’s first election, and Mackenzie was chosen by the Reformers.
How long does the mayor of Toronto stay in office?
Through 1955 the term of office for the mayor and council was one year; it then varied between two and three years until a four-year term was adopted starting in 2006. (See List of Toronto municipal elections .)
Who was the last mayor of Toronto to die?
Rob Ford and June Rowlands are the most recent Mayors to have died, and Ford was the first of the post-amalgamation Mayors of Toronto to die. A few former mayors have been honoured with places, things or buildings named in their honour.
How many times has the city of Toronto changed?
The “City of Toronto” has changed substantially over the years: the city annexed or amalgamated with neighbouring communities or areas 49 times from in 1883 to 1967.