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Feb 16 - Feb 23,2003 |
Toronto must grow as a community
Barbara Hall makes another bid for Mayor of Canada's most populated and diverse city
By Angelo Persichilli
Originally Published: 2003-02-02
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Former Toronto mayor Barbara Hall
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In this interview, Barbara Hall, one of the candidates to succeed Mel Lastman, presented the basis of her programme "to give a comprehensive vision" for the City of Toronto.
Hall insisted in particular, on the eve of John Nunziata's declaration to run for mayor, on her considerable experience.
The final tally will probably see four credible candidates running.
Do you think that this election, with four candidates instead of the customary two, will be different from usual?
"There has been a void in the last little while. There is a real desire for a full debate on where the city is going and what the issues are. I think this is good for the city. It is also because the campaign started much earlier then usual. When I think back I see that usually people where not announcing they where running until May or June. It's early. I was already invited to participate to a mayoralty debate at the end of January."
What have you got that other candidates lack?
"None of the other candidates has a city-wide profile. Running for mayor takes a big personal commitment, a lot of money and asking many people to help you."
How much does a campaign cost?
"I believe the maximum you can spend is $1.5 million and our goal is to raise the maximum."
Both you and Miller are considered left-of-centre candidates. What's the difference between you?
"Experience first and foremost: a record of achievement, as I was already mayor. In regards to issues, one such is the Island Airport. Beyond that, we have to wait what will come out during the campaign."
What about you and Lastman?
"There are so many differences... My first priority will be to get City Hall in order."
Can you give us more details?
"There is a sense of no one in charge, we see that with MFP decisions being made where they where not supposed to be made. To me, it is shocking and makes me angry that people are describing the city as corrupt. People were not describing the city that way when I was mayor."
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