Michael Walker (politician)

Michael Walker
Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 22) St. Paul's
In office December 1, 2000 – November 30, 2010
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Josh Matlow
Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 22) North Toronto
In office January 1, 1998 – November 30, 2000
Preceded by	Ward Created
Succeeded by	Ward Abolished
Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16
In office December 1, 1985 – December 31, 1997
Preceded by	Ward Created
Succeeded by	Ward Abolished
Toronto City Councillor for Ward 10
In office December 1, 1982 – November 30, 1985
Preceded by	Andrew Paton
Succeeded by	Ward Abolished

Michael Walker was the City Councillor in Toronto, Canada, for Ward 22 (St. Paul's East) from 1982 to 2010. Ward 22 is bounded on the north by Eglinton Avenue and Broadway Avenue, on the east by Bayview Avenue, on the west by Spadina Avenue, and on the south by Moore Avenue and along the North Toronto Rail Line.

Walker was first elected in the ward in 1982. He is viewed as an independent and has never sided with the left or right factions on the city council. His reluctance to choose sides has meant that he has rarely been appointed to important city committees. It was not until the 2003 term of office that he was appointed chair of the Administration Committee. A long-time advocate of campaign finance reform, Walker is also known for being one of only two Toronto City Councillors who did not accept corporate donations.

Election results

2006 Toronto election, Ward 22[1]
Candidate	Votes	%
Michael Walker	11,899	78.2
Rob Newman	2,506	16.5
Gord Reynolds	805	5.3

References

1. ^ City Clerk's Official Declaration 2006

External links

• Former City Councillor Michael Walker

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