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Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1953

Year: 1953

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

Open Letter: The Turnout In Civic Elections

Year: 1952

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout.

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

Open Letter: How Toronto Voted

Year: 1951

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in the last elections.

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

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1950

Year: 1950

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

Open Letter: When Should Public Bodies Meet In Private?

Year: 1949

Summary: Advocates for "full and frank treatment" of important civic business in order to keep the public engaged.

Open Letter: Recruiting Civic Voters

Year: 1949

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

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1949

Year: 1949

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

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: Candidates For Election

Year: 1948

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

Need Election Talk Be Just Talks?

Year: 1945

Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections. Encourages the city increase the amount of voters by increasing the importance of the electoral body in the conduct of city affairs. Suggests that longer terms may bring better quality candidates and promote continuity of policy.

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.

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.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-Ninth Annual Report

Year: 1943

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1943. Topics of importance include the role of supervision and the BMR, intergovernmental relations, educational institutions, voter turnout, and city budget and planning. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Again On January First

Year: 1940

Summary: Highlights a need to vote in the upcoming elections in order to have a proper say in how the city's $35 million budget is managed.

A Cooperative Means Of Self Help For Citizens Band Taxpayers

Year: 1940

Summary: Outlines the Bureau's mission statement, highlights press clippings, lists sample publications and outlines how to support the Bureau by becoming a subscriber.

On The First Day Of January, 1940

Year: 1939

Summary: Scan of major elections issues. Notes that those elected will oversee a $36 million budget, as well as additional oversight of a water works project worth $3 million. Suggests that the city extend council term limits to 2 years.

Open Letter

Year: 1936

Summary: The Annual Report of the Finance Commissioner should be studied by all citizens. There is a continued necessity to restrict capital expenditures, and borrow money only as required.

Twenty Two Years Of Community Service 1914-1936

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines the Bureau's mission statement and achievements from 1914-1936. Brief summary of the Bureau's influence on policy as well as praise from Bureau publication subscribers.

The Municipal Corporation Of Toronto (Part 1.)

Year: 1935

Summary: Outlines the structure of the city corporation. Highlights the need for more accountability and better efficiency and the important of more public engagement in the city's affairs.

Open Letter

Year: 1933

Summary: Urges citizens to contact municipal representatives about the issue of civic expenditure.

Toronto Grows Story No.1

Year: 1931

Summary: Tabulated comparison of increases in taxation vs. voter turnout.

The Advisory City Planning Commission, On March 7Th, 1927 Made Its Report To The Municipal Government Of Toronto

Year: 1929

Summary: A report on the Planning Commission's report for to the Municipal Government of Ontario. The report stressed that downtown planning should take precedence, and that street improvements (extensions and widening) be undertaken as a 15 year programme. Includes a survey on the last page regarding city planning has been partially filled out.

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.

Thirteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1927

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1927. Work included public addresses, and a campaign to increase voters. The Bureau also suggested cutting the size of city council and the board of education. The city council and civic service appointments are outlined. Bureau publications are listed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

The Council Manager Plan Of Municipal Government Story No. 6

Year: 1926

Summary: Part of an informational series on the Council Manager system of government. Argues that changes to the electoral system can be made without going with the complete council-manager model, which does not suit every city.

Twelfth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1926

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1926. Work included: an office move, public addresses, various publications, and a campaign to increase voters. Improvements for efficiency in local government are made in the areas of policy-making, taxation and capital expenditures. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Twelve Years Of Community Service

Year: 1926

Summary: A summary of publications and achievements of the Bureau of Municipal Research from 1914-1926. Outlines Bureau mission statement and long-term goals to influence public policy. Detailed listing of Bureau publications and subscribers.

Provisional Directory Of Ratepayers' Association Of Toronto

Year: 1925

Summary: A list of Toronto's ratepayers associations, along with the proviso that informed citizens should become active in their local ratepayers associations

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