Year: 1949
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout, and how many voters voted for each office, in the last elections.
Year: 1959
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in Toronto and suburbs.
Year: 1932
Summary: Consideration of constitutional changes regarding number of aldermen and election date.
Year: 1935
Summary: A call to citizens to come vote due to the important issues on the table relating to the city's finances.
Year: 1945
Summary: Notes that the upcoming municipal elections will include a vote on Don Valley traffic artery and public transit proposals.
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.
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.
Year: 1947
Summary: Encouraging citizens to vote, and warning against citizen apathy.
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.
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.
Summary: Outlines issues in the upcoming municipal election. Includes a section of questions that citizens may put to their respective candidates, with a specia focus on issues of a balanced budget and the reduction of the number of civic departments.
Year: 1924
Summary: A survey of two specific areas of public policy that will be voted on in the election: expansion of the public water system and the city entering into the gasoline business.
Summary: Issues for upcoming election, including the extension of the water works and application for special leglslation in regards to the Consumers' Gas Company, as well as a criticism of the ward system, as highly populous wards are not adequately represented by the current amount of aldermen.
Year: 1946
Summary: Provides a comparative analysis of Toronto civic election results and outlines the fact that there is a very low voter turnout rate in Toronto. Raises the question as to whether voters should also play some part in the nomination process, and would this raise voter interest and turnout. Also suggests staggered two or three year terms to encourage better candidates and continuity of policy.
Year: 1964
Summary: Scan of major elections issues
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.
Year: 1941
Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections, especially the need for retrenchment in order to support the war effort.
Year: 1948
Summary: Demonstrates progress in voter turnout in 1948 elections and suggests strategies to further engage citizens going forward.
Summary: Issues for upcoming elections, including: length of term, building Regent Park, building a Civic Square, and dining and liquor licencing.
Summary: This publication advocates a staggered 2-year council term.
Summary: Analysis of voting patterns and discussion of the need to keep families within municipal boundaries and prevent sprawl.
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.
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.
Year: 1925
Summary: A call to vote and an urging to voters to adequately educate themselves on the issues in preparation.
Year: 1923
Summary: Scan of major elections issues, including changing City Council term length
Summary: Suggests better candidate selection can lead to greater engagement of the public and better performance of the council
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.
Year: 1918
Summary: Identifies key issues in the 1919 municipal election, as a call to action for voters.
Year: 1919
Summary: Summarizes the aim, membership, organization, and activities of Voters Leagues in Boston, Chicago, and Milwaukee, to demonstrate the benefit of such organizations.
Summary: Responses to Effective Voting Story No. 1: Did You Vote in the Last Municipal Election? This bulletin suggests that a Toronto Voter's League might be able to address some of the issues raised herein.