Firewood, asparagus, compost and umbrellas are among items Toronto city council members expensed on the public tab in 2018, newly released records show. Office expenses released Friday cover Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, the end of the term for Mayor John Tory and 44 councillors. Jim Karygiannis was the top spender among Toronto city councillors in 2018. ( David Rider ) Toronto city councillor Michael Ford spent the least amount of money on expenses last year. The expenses do not include salaries for council office staff, some travel expenses or spending related to extra duties such as TTC chair.

Source: thestar March 22, 2019 23:37 UTC