Archive for July 9th, 2010

THE WEEK THAT WAS: July 3 – July 9

GOODBYE GIORGIO

In the end, Giorgio Mammoliti was outrageously in touch with his poll numbers. The mayoral candidate announced that he was dropping out of the race, having failed to reach his half-million dollar fundraising target, and trailing in the polls at 5.2%.

BIG IDEA: Better Service for BIAs

Who: Rocco Rossi

His idea: Five ways to improve business in Toronto

The media scan for July 9

The Toronto Environmental Alliance released its mid-term election scorecard, ranking the mayoral candidates against a series of six green indicators. See how your favourite candidate fared.

Meanwhile, Inside Toronto’s David Nickle sat down with Rocco Rossi, while Councillor Janet Davis in a column for the Toronto Sun explains why she abstained from a vote to commend Toronto Police for their work during the G20.

A mid-campaign green grade Kelly Grant, Globe

Looking for a mayor for the environment Natalie Alcoba, Post

Rossi addresses disconnect residents feel with city hall David Nickle, Inside Toronto

Rob Ford, don’t you know fears are not enough? Christopher Hume, Star

Why I abstained Janet Davis, Sun