Many of those now stuck in the uncertain circumstances are progressive downtown representatives — former foes of Premier Doug Ford when he was an Etobicoke city councillor and his brother Rob Ford was mayor. But, as of Tuesday, the city clerk, who administers the municipal election, was no longer receiving nominations, a city spokesperson confirmed. Nominations under the 25-ward model closed following the Superior Court ruling,” said the city’s Beth Waldman by email. The potential problem is the province interfered in the city’s 47-ward election by tabling legislation July 27, the same day nominations in that race closed. Follow her on Twitter: @jpags David Rider is the Star's City Hall bureau chief and a reporter covering Toronto politics.

Source: thestar September 11, 2018 16:19 UTC