Conveniently walking past the consultation that has taken place, devaluing the input of those who participated.
July '14 - Jan '15.
910 total individuals involved.
192 attended public meetings.
608 responded to a survey.
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Only 22% of responses suggested fewer wards.
Only 8% indicated 22-25 wards.
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884 people engaged.
112 attended public meetings.
717 completes surveys submitted.
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Minimal change
44 wards
Small wards
Large wards
Natural boundaries
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Tory's Executive Committee sent them back to look at 44 and 25 wards.
613 individuals and groups participated.
90 attended public meetings.
485 survey responses received.
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Testing ward size preferences & specific options.
But let the people speak...
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The proposed referendum isn't about giving people a voice - it's about the theatre of consultation.
That theatre of consultation is meant to gloss over the inconvenient outcomes of the process that's already taken place.
A referendum would never be undertaken with the up-front public education campaign necessary to make it meaningful.
Tory isn't standing up for Toronto.
He's standing up for his interest in a more conservative and compliant Council.