151 results (showing 61-90)

Questions For Electors, October 1978

Year: 1978

Summary: Outlines the major issues faced by municipal representatives in Metropolitan Toronto, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor, and Sudbury in the 1978 Municipal Elections.

Low Voter Turnout In Municipal Elections - No Easy Solutions

Year: 1976

Summary: Analysis of survey by the Bureau in 4 Ontario municipalities, in order to assess the reasons for low voter turnout in municipal elections, and ways to increase voter turnout in the future.

Politics And Personnel In Municipal Reorganization

Year: 1969

Summary: Three case studies concerning personnel transfers stemming from municipal amalgamations and assumption of the welfare function by Metro.

Questions For Electors, 1972

Year: 1972

Summary: Draws attention to major election issues in 1972.

Political Representation Of Metropolitan Toronto Council

Year: 1974

Summary: Describes city council structure, current and planned election methods, and recommendations for how to best keep councils representative of citizens.

Voting In The Civic Election

Year: 1944

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

Questions For Electors, 1974

Year: 1974

Summary: Scan of major elections issues in 1974.

Addendum To The Directory Of Governments In Metropolitan Toronto 1979-80

Year: 1980

Summary: Addendum to the directory of governments - listing telephone number of municipal reference library

Questions For Electors, 1976

Year: 1976

Summary: Scan of major elections issues in 1976.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1945

Year: 1945

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

Open Letter

Year: 1947

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

For Over Four Years Our Eyes Have Been Focused On The European Front

Year: 1918

Summary: Identifies key issues in the 1919 municipal election, as a call to action for voters.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1962

Year: 1962

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1965

Year: 1965

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto and suburban representatives.

Pension For Municipal Councillors- Where Are They?

Year: 1971

Summary: Toronto City Council asked the Province to be able to participate in a more equitable pension plan, such as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1942

Year: 1942

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

Open Letter

Year: 1930

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

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.

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.

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.

Bulletin: The Important Requirements For Municipal Office

Year: 1958

Summary: Describes the responsibilities and requirements of elected city officials.

Open Letter: Voting Is An Opportunity

Year: 1954

Summary: Encouraging citizens to vote.

Proposals For The Re-Organizing Of Metropolitan Government

Year: 1961

Summary: Examines proposals which aim to correct weaknesses of Metro Toronto Area government.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1968

Year: 1968

Monthly Letter To Men And Women: Getting Out To Vote

Year: 1946

Summary: Issues for upcoming elections, including: length of term, building Regent Park, building a Civic Square, and dining and liquor licencing.