Jamaal Myers.
Jamaal Myers has been elected as Toronto city councillor for Scarborough North, defeating Phillip Francis and Virginia Jones in a race blown wide open following incumbent councillor Cynthia Lai’s death on Friday.
Who is the councillor of Scarborough?
Jamaal Myers
Jamaal Myers will become Scarborough’s only new councillor following Monday’s municipal election. Myers won in Scarborough North, which had been represented by Cynthia Lai until her death last week.
Who is the City councillor in Toronto?
It comprises 25 city councillors, who are elected to represent various wards throughout the city, and the mayor of Toronto (presently John Tory), who is elected city-wide and serves as head of council.
| Toronto City Council | |
|---|---|
| Last election | October 22, 2018 (25 seats) |
| Next election | October 24, 2022 (? seats) |
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What Ward is Michael Thompson in?
Ward 21
Michael Thompson, Ward 21. Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson is Chair of Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee and a member of the Mayor’s Executive Committee. Now in his fifth term as Councillor, Michael has earned a reputation as one of Toronto’s hardest working and most effective political leaders.
What does a councillor do?
Councillors provide information to the community about the policies and decisions of council, and the community relays its desires, concerns, and opinions to the council through the councillors.
What Ward is Scarborough?
Ward 21: Scarborough Centre.
Who is the MPP for Scarborough Centre?
Scarborough Centre (provincial electoral district)
| Ontario electoral district | |
|---|---|
| MPP | David Smith Progressive Conservative |
| District created | 1963 |
| First contested | 1963 |
| Last contested | 2022 |
Does Scarborough have mayor?
Councillor Eric Broadbent
The Mayor was born in Leeds and moved to Scarborough at the age of two. He spent most of his working life at Plaxtons Coach Builders in Scarborough, taking early retirement in 2000. Eric was elected to the council in 1991 and has clocked up almost 31 years’ service as a borough councillor.
How much does a City of Toronto councillor make?
$120,502.20
Members of Council Salaries
| 2022 Salaries | |
|---|---|
| Councillor’s salary | $120,502.20 |
| Mayor’s salary | $202,948.20 |
How much does a mayor make in Toronto?
John Tory has served as the 65th and current mayor of Toronto since taking office on December 1, 2014, following the 2014 mayoral election. Tory was re-elected to a third term in 2022.
| Mayor of Toronto | |
|---|---|
| Salary | CA$202,948.20 |
| Website | www.toronto.ca/mayor |
What is the ward number for Scarborough Centre?
Ward 21
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Who is Michael Thompson married to?
He is married to Janet Thompson. They have two sons, a firefighter and a deputy sheriff, and three wonderful granddaughters.
Where is Michael Thompson from?
Early life. Thompson was born to a Catholic family in Nassau, Bahamas, where he grew up playing pickup basketball on the local courts and fostered his love for the game.
How do I speak to a councillor?
Talk to your counsellor about this: explain your concerns and share how the sessions are affecting you. He/she is there to support you.
They include questions like this:
- What made you come here today?
- How long have you been feeling this way? What seems to have started this problem?
- What seems to help?
What can your local councillor help you with?
The role of a councillor
- respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework)
- communicate council decisions that affect them.
- know your patch and be aware of any problems.
- know and work with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses.
- represent their views at council meetings.
How much do councillors get paid?
A mid-career City Councillor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R260,000 based on 10 salaries.
Which party runs Scarborough?
Political control
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 2003–2007 |
| No overall control | 2007–2015 |
| Conservative | 2015–2019 |
| No overall control | 2019–present |
Where is the best place to live in Scarborough?
Scarborough Village
You see a fantastic mix of incomes in this area, so there’s a balance while everyone who lives here gets to experience the views of Lake Ontario just a short walk from home. Homes in this area are just a short walk away from the Scarborough Bluffs and many of the Toronto’s east-end waterfront parks.
What district is Scarborough Ontario in?
Scarborough Centre (electoral district)
| Ontario electoral district | |
|---|---|
| District webpage | profile, map |
| Demographics | |
| Population (2021) | 113,104 |
| Electors (2015) | 70,145 |
Who is the MP for Scarborough Rouge?
Gary Anandasangaree was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Rouge Park in 2015.
What is the difference between MP and MPP in Ontario?
Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) represent residents of the City of Cambridge on a federal level, in the House of Commons. Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) represent us on a provincial level.