October 25, 2010
Ford next Toronto mayor, defeats Smitherman
By Maria Babbage, The Canadian Press

TORONTO – Right-wing juggernaut Rob Ford will take the top job in Canada’s most populous city, defeating former deputy premier George Smitherman in a bitter, 10-month race to become Toronto’s next mayor. With 96 per cent of Toronto polls reporting Monday night, Ford took 47 per cent of the vote, compared to Smitherman’s 35 per cent and deputy mayor Joe Pantalone’s 12 per cent. Smitherman was considered an early favourite to win, but couldn’t compete against Ford, a scrappy city councillor who tapped into a potent well of voter fury with his promises to cut taxes and kill big spending at city hall.

“I just cannot wait to put an end to this gravy train and this wasteful spending, and we’re going to get this city back on its financial feet,” he told CP24 from the Ford family home. “Toronto is now open for business.”

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Tags: George Smitherman, municipal government, Rob Ford, Toronto

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