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Why Voters Should Exercise Their Civic Franchise In Electing Its City Council And School Boards

Year: 1944

Summary: Highlights the importance of voting in the upcoming municipal elections.

Who Voted

Year: 1966

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in different areas in Toronto. Refute of claim that the smaller the government the larger the turnout alongside analysis of other characteristics such as education and being Canadian-born.

What Will Toronto Municipal Electors Do In The 1944 Civic Election?

Year: 1943

Summary: Highlights major issues of the upcoming elections, and suggests that the city should vitalize elections by providing budget and expenditure information in advance of the elections, as well as conducting regular budget hearings that could be attended by all electors.

Was The Voting Record Of The Electors Of Toronto On January 1st, 1945 Satisfactory? If Not, What Can Be Done About It?

Year: 1945

Summary: Questions whether the voting rate for 1945 was satisfactory, and if not, what can be done about it. Analyzes voter turnout rates and provides an estimate of the number of eligible voters. Suggests two or three year staggered terms, more public participation in the initial nomination process, and equalization of wards, or reduction of wards to stimulate more voter interest.

Voting Is Not Merely A Ceremony

Year: 1940

Summary: Highlights the importance of voting in the upcoming elections, and includes a list of questions that one may put to prospective candidates, including where the candidate stands on the issues of debt control, the improvement of snow removal, and whether or not a survey on departmentalization should be undertaken.

Voting In The Civic Election

Year: 1944

Summary: The Bureau suggests ways in which voter turnout and efficiency can be improved.

Toronto's Business Is The Citizens' Business For 365 Days Of The Year

Year: 1919

Summary: List of Toronto City officials, boards, and commissions and their contact information. Handy reference guide to encourage citizen engagement.

To Vote Or Not To Vote? That Is The Question

Year: 1943

Summary: Examines Toronto's recent low-voter turnout. The Bureau argues that without a higher voter turnout the decisions of council are morally questionable. The Bureau suggests making city council terms longer in order to attract candidates of a higher calibre, as well as publishing budget figures before elections in order to generate more interest in voting.

Three Questions Will Be Answered By The Citizens Of Toronto On January 1St 1923

Year: 1922

Summary: Scan of major elections issues, which includes taxation, the issuance of bonds to build a new stadium (which would serve as a war memorial) and the Hydro Radial agreement.

The Recent Civic Election

Year: 1927

Summary: A summary of the results of the recent civic elections, detailing a slight increase in voting in the mayoral race. Highlights some official suggestions in making the civic government run more efficiently, including the possible adoption of the council-manager form of government, decreasing ward size and/or ward numbers, and the possible decrease in the size of city council.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government In 1943

Year: 1943

Summary: A list of Toronto City officials and personnel and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1948

Year: 1948

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1947

Year: 1947

Summary: A listing of Toronto City officials and personnel, including contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1946

Year: 1946

Summary: A listing of Toronto City officials and personnel, including contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1945

Year: 1945

Summary: A listing of Toronto City officials and personnel, as well as contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1944

Year: 1944

Summary: A listing of Toronto City officials and personnel, as well as contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1942

Year: 1942

Summary: A list of Toronto City officials and personnel and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1929

Year: 1929

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1928

Year: 1928

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1927

Year: 1927

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1926

Year: 1926

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1925

Year: 1925

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1924

Year: 1924

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1923

Year: 1923

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1922

Year: 1922

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1921

Year: 1921

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1920

Year: 1920

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

The Parties And The Issues

Year: 1969

Summary: Scan of the platforms of the three political parties.

The Municipal Electors Of Toronto Are About To Elect For A One Year Term

Year: 1937

Summary: Provides an overview of city organizational structure before the upcoming elections. Highlights subjects for public discussion leading up to the election, such as increasing term limits for aldermen, and the preparation of a five year capital expenditure budget plan.

The Metro Politician--A Profile

Year: 1963

Summary: Results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates for municipal office in Metropolitan Toronto in December 1962. Notes the similarity in social and economic positions of municipal politicians.

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