Improving Civic Democracy: Views from the Citizens of Toronto
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Municipal candidates who focus their platform on good economic policy
will encourage more Torontonians to vote and, in turn, win more votes
for themselves, suggest the results of a new poll released August
27 by the Toronto Board of Trade. The poll is part of the fourth
theme of the Board of Trade’s VoteToronto2010.com
campaign, improving civic democracy.
“This is an important survey that demonstrates for the first
time in memory that municipal voters are putting the economy as their
top ballot consideration,” said Carol Wilding, President and CEO
of the Toronto Board of Trade. “Torontonians understand that City
Hall is very important to their economic livelihood. There is an
opportunity here for candidates to rise to the challenge, improve
Toronto’s economy and win voter support.”
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Toronto registered voter turnouts of only 39.3 per cent in 2006
and 38 per cent in 2003. This poll indicates that many undecided
voters could be swayed by a strong focus on economic development and job
creation. Candidates should have no doubt about what voters are now
telling them.
Download Improving
Civic Democracy: The Poll and view the complete
poll results now. Visit VoteToronto2010.com to share your comments
with all members and citizens and to see how candidates are responding
to what Toronto's citizens have to say.
Part of the framework for a better
city
Growing the city's and the region's economy is
the second of four themes the Board is exploring in depth
throughout the months leading up to the 2010 municipal election. Based
on extensive consultations with members and stakeholders, the Board of
Trade released a discussion paper in the fall of 2009 entitled Vote
Toronto 2010: Framework for a Better City. This discussion
paper articulates four key election themes that matter not only to
business but also to all citizens of our great city:
• Fixing the City’s finances
• Growing the city and the regional economy
• Improving civic democracy
• Promoting social cohesion and economic
inclusion
What's next?
Over the coming months, the
Board will release more discussion papers on all of the themes
outlined above. The Board is using these disussion papers as launching
points for consultations and discussions with members, experts,
candidates and the public. Well in advance of the election, we will
distill the ideas into a series of recommendations that will
help address these issues in a meaningful way that will benefit all
Torontonians.
Get involved
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platform for information, discussion and sound policy
alternatives. Log in now to learn more and to take part in
the dialogue on fixing the City's finances and other critical election
issues.
Take the 6 Words for Toronto challenge
The Board is challenging all Torontonians to express their
vision for their city, but to keep it short. A lot can be said in
six words. See what others are saying and tell us your vision, ambition
or inspiration for this great city - in six words or less!
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