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The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1928

Year: 1928

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

Open Letter: Municipal Organization For The City

Year: 1952

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

"I Won't Vote In Municipal Elections Again Until They Get Out Better Candidates"-So Spoke A Citizen Of Toronto

Year: 1930

Summary: This publications suggests the ways in which the city can improve the voting system and voter turnout. Comparisons to other cities are provided.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1952

Year: 1952

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services

Good Candidates Make Good Elections

Year: 1959

Summary: Suggests better candidate selection can lead to greater engagement of the public and better performance of the council

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.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1951

Year: 1951

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services

Proposed Ward Boundaries For The City Of Toronto

Year: 1969

Summary: Survey of proposals for division of city wards and proposed criteria.

Open Letter: The Record Shows

Year: 1954

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout throughout the Toronto area.

North York May Need An Executive Committee But NOT A Board Of Control

Year: 1960

Summary: Recommendations for the prefered form of government to be established in North York.

Open Letter: Commentary On Amalgamation Costs

Year: 1950

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

Monthly Letter To Men And Women: Election Issues

Year: 1946

Summary: This publication advocates a staggered 2-year council term.

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.

Forms Of City Government - Story No. 3: Mayor - Council - Board-Of-Control Government With Suggested Modifications Including An Administrative Board

Year: 1919

Summary: Defines mayor-council-board of control government, its advantages and limitations. Suggests modifications including an Administrative Board.

Municipal Electors Looking Forward To 1942

Year: 1941

Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections, especially the need for retrenchment in order to support the war effort.

Open Letter: The Turnout In Civic Elections

Year: 1952

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout.

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.

Copy Of Open Letter, June 26, 1924. Reproduced For The Information Of Members Of The Bureau And Citizens Generally

Year: 1924

Summary: The Bureau is opposed to establishing a participatory pension fund for city civil servants before a review of the efficiency of the civil service is prepared.

City Voting A Record Of The Few Who Voted And The Many Who Did Not

Year: 1943

Summary: A report on 20% voter turnout in elections and criticism thereof. Provides an analysis of civic election results, and questions whether the results of the election would have been different if more people had voted, and whether or not the release of preliminary budget figures before the election would have made a difference in voter turnout.

Personnel Management In The Municipal Corporation Of The City Of Toronto (This Does Not Include School Boards)

Year: 1947

Summary: Highlights a new by-law requiring the appointment of personnel director and an advisory panel committee, effectively reorganizing the city administration and making one person responsible for appointments, promotions and classifications of employees.

Are You As A Householder "All Set" For The Civic Elections January 1St, 1945?

Year: 1944

Summary: Highlights the importance of voting in the upcoming municipal elections. Suggests that voters should be involved in elections at the stage of candidate selection and not only in the actual voting. Provides a list of questions that one may put to candidates running in the election.

Signs Of The Times (For Civic Electors)

Year: 1933

Summary: Outlines questions that voters may put to candidates before the elections: specifically, with the budget in deficit, should it be balanced by cutting spending or should another approach be taken.

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: 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.

Penalties For Non Voters

Year: 1926

Summary: Reminds readers of the disadvantages of not voting and highlights some of the major issues for the upcoming elections, such as a referendum on continuing daylight savings time, and a proposal to to raise funds to build a new eastern entrance for the Exhibition grounds.

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.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1929

Year: 1929

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

Freedom

Year: 1941

Summary: Encourages home owners and property owners to vote, as well as highlighting some causes of non-voters - including frustration over a lack of worthy candidates to support.

It Is Often Forgotten

Year: 1926

Summary: Reminds readers of the importance of voting for the Board of Education in light of the fact that education makes up about 35% of general taxation. Outlines the qualifications required for useful members, and discusses the main issues in the upcoming elections.

Bulletin: Proposal For An Improved System Of Local Government For The Windsor Metropolitan Area

Year: 1959

Summary: Describes changes in local government in Windsor and lessons for Toronto and the Metro process started in 1953.

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