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Dec 18,2005 - Dec 25,2005 |
Toronto Prepares for Miller Time
Pantalone, Li Preti, Nunziata, Augimeri, and Di Giorgio return to City Council
By Angelo Persichilli
Originally Published: 2003-11-16
As it happened with the provincial elections, the polls were confirmed in the ballot box: David Miller is the new mayor of Toronto, after beating John Tory who proved his worth by losing only by a few tens of thousands of votes. With vote counting done electronically, results came shortly after 8 p.m.: Miller started in the lead and maintained his position to the end.
The new mayor is of course very satisfied with the results. "I wish to thank you all for your support," he declared, "and I feel optimistic about the future of this city." Miller stated his desire to get to work at once. "Later tonight I shall get in touch with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the Right Hon. Paul Martin."
Live from Florida, mayor Mel Lastman was interviewed by CFTO. He congratulated the winner and offered his full co-operation for a smooth and quick "changing of the guard."
John Tory declared his satisfaction with the campaign: "during these weeks we made incredible strides." In his speech he remembered the beginnings of his 'bet': "In a cold February morning, with support at a dismal four percent."
Tory offered Miller his congratulations: "He led a hard yet honest campaign, and he has my respect."
Tory was joined by former Ontario Premier Bill Davis, one of his staunchest supporters. Davis said he was happy with the campaign conducted by his candidate. "Certainly," he added, "the political career of this gentleman has just begun. We shall hear more from him."
As far as his political future was concerned, John Tory dodges questions from the press by remaining as vague as possible. Many people predict a future for him at the federal level.
The new city council will include a significant number of Italian-Canadians. All incumbents who chose to run for re-election recovered their seats. They include Joe Pantalone, Peter Li Preti, Frances Nunziata, Maria Augimeri, and Frank Di Giorgio.
Giorgio Mammoliti had already been acclaimed for lack of opponents. Lorenzo Berardinetti and Betty Disero did not run (Disero's seat went to her former assistant Nick Palacio), and Mike Del Grande and Adam Giambrone joined the Council.
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