How Gord Perks voted at council

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1. 2024.MM24.15REFERRED

   Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance

   Doug Ford’s latest overreach into municipal jurisdiction is another reminder that Canada's constitution was written when our country was largely an agrarian society. Large cities like Toronto are now responsible for delivering, and funding a large share of, transit, roads, social housing, recreation, and other services residents rely on every day. Yet the province can overturn any of our considered and debated decisions on a whim. Constant provincial meddling in municipal affairs undercuts local democracy and threatens civic engagement. We risk Torontonians tuning out our public meetings and consultations if the sentiment that the province will just overturn Council decisions takes root. Whether Torontonians agree with a Council decision regarding a development plan, how elections are conducted, or a bike lane, the level of government making the decision should be accountable. Toronto needs a new arrangement with senior levels of government that ensures we have the independence necessary for 21st century cities to thrive and achieve results for residents. Common in the United States and elsewhere, Charter Cities have supreme authority over “municipal affairs.” Al…

   City Council · 2024-12-18 14:35 PM

   Waive Referral

   Gord Perks's vote: No

   Two-Thirds required - MM24.15 - Waive referral

   Motion result

   Lost

   Recorded tally

   13-10

   Source outcome