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Open Letter: Separated Boards And Commissions

Year: 1951

Summary: Comparative analysis of amalgamation of all authority and expenditure under one roof in other places and the possibilities of a similar attempt in Toronto.

Open Letter: Recruiting Civic Voters

Year: 1949

Summary: Describes trends in voter turnout and issues that could increase engagement.

Open Letter: Personnel Story

Year: 1953

Summary: Examines the newly approved personnel system in Toronto, including: the authority over personnel working for the city, the efficiency of their work and the need for merit-based reward systems.

Open Letter: Municipal Organization For The City

Year: 1952

Summary: Describes possibilities to improve efficiency of civic authorities by amalgamation of departments, boards etc.

Open Letter: Just Plain Housekeeping

Year: 1950

Summary: Describes the desperate need for renovations in city hall.

Open Letter: How Toronto Voted

Year: 1950

Summary: Analsis of voting trends in the last election.

Open Letter: How Toronto Voted

Year: 1951

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in the last elections.

Open Letter: Half A Loaf

Year: 1953

Summary: Describes anticipated restructuring of municipal borders and amalgamation in the Toronto area.

Open Letter: For A Two-Year Term

Year: 1955

Summary: Advocating a two-year term for elected representatives.

Open Letter: Enlarge The Local Voting Group?

Year: 1956

Summary: The bureau states its affirmative stance on a proposal to bring in universal adult suffrage.

Open Letter: Elections

Year: 1950

Summary: Identifies issues relelevant to the upcoming elections: voter turnout, amalgamation, measures of democracy such as secret voting and a government close to the people, and changes in term length.

Open Letter: Commentary On Amalgamation Costs

Year: 1950

Summary: Identifies amalgamation costs in light of the plans to improve efficiency and restructure council areas.

Open Letter: Candidates For Election

Year: 1948

Summary: Suggests that citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.

Open Letter: Board Of Control Candidates- They Key Questions

Year: 1948

Summary: citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.

Open Letter: Are We Supporting Democracy On The Home Front?

Year: 1949

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout, and how many voters voted for each office, in the last elections.

Open Letter: Annual Meeting Features Richard S. Childs

Year: 1952

Summary: Report on a talk about the city-manager model, efficient administration and about a book about local government in Canada.

Open Letter: A Good Time For Action

Year: 1959

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in Toronto and suburbs.

Open Letter To The Electors Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Consideration of constitutional changes regarding number of aldermen and election date.

Open Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Calls for a study to determine how many employees of each kind are absolutely necessary for efficient operation in each department of the city government

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto Qualifications For Municipal Public Office

Year: 1941

Summary: Outlines the main responsibilities of holding public office - which are deciding on and carrying out public policies. Suggests expected qualifications for those who hold public office - and that promotions should be based on merit.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto

Year: 1935

Summary: A call to citizens to come vote due to the important issues on the table relating to the city's finances.

Open Letter To His Worship Mayor William J. Stewart And Members Of The Board Of Control

Year: 1934

Summary: Argues that amalgamation of related departments under one auspice would be beneficial to the city, and should be done when an opportunity such as the retirement of a head of department occurs.

Open Letter To Electors Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1945

Summary: Notes that the upcoming municipal elections will include a vote on Don Valley traffic artery and public transit proposals.

Open Letter Re. Questions City Elections, January 1St, 1940

Year: 1939

Summary: Highlights major issues in the upcoming elections of 1940, including the issue of debenture debt, sewage disposal questions, traffic artery questions, and a possible referendum-style decision on postponing elections until after the war.

Open Letter Re Voting

Year: 1928

Summary: The Bureau suggests that low voter turnout could be improved by advancing all of the ideas about elections - longer terms, change of system, and the abolition of wards.

Open Letter

Year: 1930

Summary: Discusses the qualifications and requirements for utilities commissioners.

Open Letter

Year: 1930

Summary: Advocates for the establishment of a civic pension fund to benefit both taxpayers and employees.

Open Letter

Year: 1931

Summary: This letter suggests the need for efficient management in periods of depression.

Open Letter

Year: 1947

Summary: Encouraging citizens to vote, and warning against citizen apathy.

One Sometimes Hears The Statement "People Can't Be Expected To Vote When There Is No Issue"

Year: 1930

Summary: Defines relevant issue in the upcoming election - including the fact that the city will be undertaking a large programme of capital expenditures, issues of municipal taxation, the domination of "special interests" from each ward, and the administration of important city services.

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