1980 Toronto municipal election

1980 Toronto mayoral election
Turnout	44.9%
Mayor of Toronto before election; John Sewell;	Elected Mayor of Toronto ; Art Eggleton;

The 1980 Toronto municipal election was held on November 10, 1980 in Metropolitan Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mayors, controllers, city councillors and school board trustees were elected in the municipalities of Toronto, York, East York, North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough.

Art Eggleton narrowly defeated incumbent John Sewell to become Mayor of Toronto, and Mel Lastman was re-elected as Mayor of North York.

Toronto

Mayoral race

In the 1978 election reform candidate John Sewell had won against two more conservative candidates. In 1980 election the right united around Art Eggleton, and he narrowly defeated Sewell.

Eggleton carried eight of the city's eleven wards, dominating in the west end, and prevailing in North Toronto and the east end by narrower margins. While Sewell increased his vote in every ward, he only carried three wards in the heart of the city: midtown's ward 5 (which included the city's Annex district), the downtown core (ward 6) and ward 7, which he had previously represented as an alderman.^[2]

Results: Art Eggleton - 87,919; John Sewell - 86,152; Anne McBride - 3,429; Bob Bush - 2,141; Fred Dunn - 1,100; Armand Siksna - 867; Ronald Rodgers - 846; Chris Faiers - 590; Andrejs Murnieks - 571

City council

City council saw a handful of major upsets and was considered to have been moved to the right by the election as in addition to losing the mayoralty reformers lost their majority on council. The most notable upset was in the downtown Ward 6. Incumbent Allan Sparrow had stepped aside to allow George Hislop to run, in the belief that the large gay community in the ward deserved a representative on council. Hislop was one of the leading gay rights activists in the city, and his campaign was vigorously opposed by figures such as evangelist Ken Campbell. In a surprise upset Hislop lost to little known local dentist Gordon Chong.

Elsewhere the left won important victories. Tom Wardle Jr., who had been involved in several controversies including an assault conviction, was defeated by former councillor Dorothy Thomas. After four failed attempts Joe Pantalone won a seat on council by capturing the one vacated by Eggleton.

Top two from each ward elected to Toronto City Council. Top one from each ward also wins a seat on Metro Toronto council.

Ward 1 (Swansea and Bloor West Village): William Boytchuk (incumbent) - 9,415; David White (incumbent) - 8,345; Bill Roberts - 5,785; Brynne Teal - 4,267; Nick Gulycz - 1,143; Yvette Tessier - 742; Michael Horner - 636

Ward 2 (Parkdale and Brockton): Tony Ruprecht (incumbent) - 9,447; Ben Grys - 4,923; Susan Atkinson - 4,907; Elaine Ziemba - 4,137; Elaine Taylor - 684; John Lauter - 620

Ward 3 (Davenport and Corso Italia): Joseph Piccininni (incumbent) - 7,509; Richard Gilbert (incumbent) - 7,363; Edward Gardner - 1,246; Mark Llewellyn - 689

Ward 4 (Trinity-Bellwoods and Little Italy): Tony O'Donohue (incumbent) - 5,005; Joe Pantalone - 3,898; Tony Ianno - 3,362; Bill Moniz - 2,898; Barbara Hurd - 2,279; Nick Figliano - 704; Anthony Russo - 206

Ward 5 (The Annex and Yorkville)

v t e 1980 Toronto municipal election: Toronto City Councillor, Ward Five (two members elected)
Candidate	Votes	%
(x)Ying Hope	9,926	37.07
Ron Kanter	6,409	23.93
Menno Verster	5,777	21.57
David Scott	3,218	12.02
Jimmy Kabitsis	912	3.41
Vincent Corriero	537	2.01
Total valid votes	26,779	100.00

146 out of 148 polls reporting.

Ward 6 (Financial District, Toronto - University of Toronto): Gordon Chong - 9,522; Dan Heap (incumbent) - 9,341; George Hislop - 7,348; Rose Smith - 2,959; Fred Chappell - 1,339; Darryl Randall - 659; Gary Weagle - 505

Ward 7 (Regent Park and Riverdale): Gordon Cressy (incumbent) - 12,579; David Reville - 9,066; Frank Dwyer - 3,748; Thelma Forsyth - 2,632

Ward 8 (Riverdale): Fred Beavis (incumbent) - 9,172; Thomas Clifford (incumbent) - 7,941; Jeanne McGuire - 1,433; James McMillan - 1,264; John Coutts - 550

Ward 9 (The Beaches): Pat Sheppard (incumbent) - 10,236; Dorothy Thomas - 7,886; John Oliver - 6,102; Bob Yaccato - 5,321; Tom Wardle Jr. (incumbent) - 3,206; Winona Gallop - 915

Ward 10 (Rosedale and North Toronto): June Rowlands (incumbent) - 17,551; Andrew Paton (incumbent) - 15,201; Patricia Bolton - 2,678; Craig Roberts - 2,367

Ward 11 (Forest Hill and North Toronto): Anne Johnston (incumbent) - 15,168; Michael Gee (incumbent) - 13,410; Kay Gardner - 6,700; Susan Diamond - 1,447

Results are taken from the November 11, 1980 Toronto Star and might not exactly match final tallies.

By-elections

Ward 2 Alderman Tony Ruprecht resigned to contest the 1981 provincial election. Ben Grys was appointed Metro Councillor on April 9. A by-election was held on May 25, 1981:

Chris Korwin-Kuczynski - 4,074

Irene Atkinson - 3,496

Susan Atkinson - 3,425

Bill McGinnis

Timmy Talpa

Henry Orgasinksi

Martin Amber

Ward 6 Alderman Dan Heap resigned having won a Federal by-election for Spadina on 17 August 1981. A by-election was held on October 19, 1981:

John Sewell - 7,278

Gus Young - 1,741

John Curtin - 628

Stanley Anderson - 599

Jay Saint - 181

Jaroslawa Baczkowska - 166

Martin Amber - 130

Jimmy Talpa - 34

Gary Weagle - 45

East York

Alan Redway won his third term in office as mayor. All the incumbent councillors were re-elected. The only newcomer to council was Mike Wyatt in ward two.^[3]

† denotes incumbent from previous council

Mayor

†Alan Redway - 19,971
James Smith - 2,290

Council

Two to be elected from each ward

Ward 1

†Dave Johnson - 5,530
†Cy Reader - 4,994
Edward Shaw - 1,403

Ward 2

†Norm Crone - 3,703
Mike Wyatt - 2,230
George Vasilopoulos - 2,079
Joe Tropiano - 1,674

Ward 3

†Gordon Crann - Acclaimed
†Ken Paige - Acclaimed

Ward 4

†Peter Oyler - 3,947
†Herbert McGroarty - 3,001
Edna Beange - 2,752

Board of education

Two to be elected from each ward

Ward 1

†Gord Brown - 4,453
†Ruth Goldhar - 3,135
Bruce Porter - 1,856

Ward 2

†James Palmer - 2,901
†Kenneth Maxted - 2,441
Fred Jackson - 1,088
Chad Dakin - 900

Ward 3

†Margaret Hazelton - 2,645
†William Phillips - 2,603
Len Self - 1,929

Ward 4

Michael Globe - Acclaimed
Steven Overgard - Acclaimed

Hydro Commission

Two to be elected

†Jack Christie - 13,780
Frank Johnson - 10,036
†Al Morgan - 7,569

Etobicoke

Mayor

†Dennis Flynn - 35,955
Morley Kells - 30,110
Pete McCluskey - 2,275

(762 out of 833 polls)

(Source: Globe and Mail, 11 Nov 1980, pg 12)

Board of Control

Four to be elected

†Winfield (Bill) Stockwell - 45,580
†Bruce Sinclair - 35,074
Dick O'Brien - 29,916
David Lacey - 28,750
†Nora Pownall - 27,211
Bob Wigmore - 13,032
Roz McKenna - 12,270
Greta McNabney - 9,095

(762 out of 833 polls)

(Source: Globe and Mail, 11 Nov 1980, pg 12)

North York

Mayor

(incumbent)Mel Lastman 76,274
Howard Cohen 12,243

(1257 of 1379 polls)

Board of Control

(incumbent)Esther Shiner 55,986
(incumbent)Robert Yuill 44,544
William Sutherland 36,562
Norm Gardner 36,402
(incumbent)Irv Paisley 35,590
Jane McGivern 29,934
Frank Esposito 17,643
Donna Wilson 17,104
Bernadette Michael 11,604

(1257 of 1379 polls)

City Council

v t e 1980 Toronto municipal election: North York Councillor, Ward Four
Candidate	Votes	%
(x)Howard Moscoe	4,320	66.99
Cary Fox	1,247	19.34
Gus Cusimano	882	13.68
Total valid votes	6,449	100.00

75 out of 78 polls reporting.

Mario Gentile was re-elected as Ward 2 councillor.

Cary Fox was an insurance agent, who called for a crackdown on vandalism and accused Howard Moscoe of seeking the media spotlight too often.^[4]
Gus Cusimano was a perennial candidate for municipal office in North York. He sought election to the North York City Council in the 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980 elections, losing each time. Cusimano was eighteen years old during his first campaign.^[5] He is an insurance agent, and accused Moscoe of seeking the media spotlight too often in the 1980.^[4] A 1987 newspaper article identifies him as president of City-Wide Insurance Ltd., Willowdale.^[6] As of 2006, he is president of Petek Insurance.^[7]

Scarborough

In Scarborough, Gus Harris retained his role as Mayor Scarborough. All Board of Control members were re-elected except Frank Faubert. All incumbent aldermen were returned to office.^[8] Faubert was returned to office in a by-election as alderman for Ward 5 when Alan Robinson was elected to provincial office in the 1981 Ontario election.^[9]

Mayor

(incumbent)Gus Harris - 47,440

John Wimbs - 30,718

Frank Visconti - 4,687

(1103 out of 1110 polls)

Board of Control

(incumbent)Brian Harrison - 48,933

Ken Morrish - 41,169

(incumbent)Carol Ruddell - 40,637

(incumbent)Joyce Trimmer - 40,564

(incumbent)Frank Faubert - 40,386

Bob Watson - 22,124

John MacMillan - 16,782

(1103 out of 1110 polls)

Borough Aldermen

Ward 1: Bill Belfontaine (incumbent)

Ward 2: Barry Christensen

Ward 3: David Dinkworth

Ward 4: Jack Goodlad (acclaimed)

Ward 5: Alan Robinson (incumbent), Frank Faubert after May 25, 1981

Ward 6: Florence Cruikshank

Ward 7: Ed Fulton (incumbent)

Ward 8: Shirley Eidt (incumbent)

Ward 9: Doug Colling (incumbent)

Ward 10: Maureen Prinsloo (incumbent)

Ward 11: Ron Watson

Ward 12: Joe Dekort (incumbent)

York

In the borough of York, Gayle Christie was re-elected for a second term as Mayor defeating Alan Tonks by a wide margin.

The five aldermen who ran again were re-elected. Tony Mandarano and James Trimbee were the only new members of York Council.^[3]^[10]

Mayor

(incumbent)Gayle Christie 21,470

Alan Tonks 13,674

Board of Control (2 elected)

(incumbent)Fergy Brown 19,489

Philip White 17,165

Harriet Wolman 12,834

Council

Ward 1: Ben Nobleman 1,870; Michael Colle 1,108; Jay Bell 529; Dan Goldberg 329; A.E. Stollard 213

Ward 2: Tony Mandarano 2,199; Gord Garland 1,045

Ward 3: Ron Bradd 2,108; Tony Rizzo 1,448

Ward 4: Patrick Canavan 1,426; Gary D'Onofrio 1,074

Ward 5: Chris Tonks (acclaimed)

Ward 6: James Trimbee 3,506; Robert MacPherson 2,014

Ward 7: John Nunziata 4,547; Marvin Gordon 743; Frank Ruffolo 621; Vince DeNardo 158

References

^ Page A7. (1991, Nov 21). Toronto Star (1971-2009)
^ John Sewell, How We Changed Toronto: The Inside Story of Twelve Creative, Tumultuous Years in Civic Life Toronto: Lorimer, 2015
^ ^a ^b "Civic Elections '80". The Toronto Star. November 11, 1980. pp. A12–A13.
^ ^a ^b Marina Strauss, "Hopefuls want end to chaos in North York", Globe and Mail, 30 October 1980, P4.
^ "The candidates", Toronto Star, 28 November 1974, A20.
^ George Brett, "Sorting out your insurance options", Toronto Star, 3 February 1987, G8.
^ Dave Sansom, Candidate for Regional Councillor (Whitby) Archived 2006-11-24 at archive.today, accessed 20 October 2006. Cusimano endorsed Sansom's candidacy.
^ "Scarboro returns old faces". The Globe and Mail. November 11, 1980. p. 13.
^ Baker, Alden (May 26, 1981). "Faubert wins Scarborough seat". The Globe and Mail. p. 4.
^ "'I'm no fluke' says re-elected Christie". The Toronto Star. November 11, 1980. p. A14.

[1] Page A7. (1991, Nov 21). Toronto Star (1971-2009)

[2] John Sewell, How We Changed Toronto: The Inside Story of Twelve Creative, Tumultuous Years in Civic Life Toronto: Lorimer, 2015

[1980MetroResults-3] "Civic Elections '80". The Toronto Star. November 11, 1980. pp. A12–A13.

[Marina_Strauss_1980,_P4-4] Marina Strauss, "Hopefuls want end to chaos in North York", Globe and Mail, 30 October 1980, P4.

[5] "The candidates", Toronto Star, 28 November 1974, A20.

[6] George Brett, "Sorting out your insurance options", Toronto Star, 3 February 1987, G8.

[7] Dave Sansom, Candidate for Regional Councillor (Whitby) Archived 2006-11-24 at archive.today, accessed 20 October 2006. Cusimano endorsed Sansom's candidacy.

[8] "Scarboro returns old faces". The Globe and Mail. November 11, 1980. p. 13.

[9] Baker, Alden (May 26, 1981). "Faubert wins Scarborough seat". The Globe and Mail. p. 4.

[10] "'I'm no fluke' says re-elected Christie". The Toronto Star. November 11, 1980. p. A14.

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