The 1988 campaign was the first time most members of Metro Toronto were all directly elected. Toronto had moved to direct elections in 1985, but the other cities had still had a selection of council members dually seated at Metro. In the new council only the five mayors would be granted automatic Metro seats.
East York
Peter Oyler - 11,088
Avril Usha Velupillai - 7,885
Bob Willis - 2,043
Lakeshore Queensway
Chris Stockwell - 10,442
Morley Kells - 7,790
Kingsway Humber
Dennis Flynn - 16,642
Jack Soules - 4,497
Markland Centennial
Dick O'Brien - 13,049
Leonard Braithwaite - 7,296
Rexdale Thistletown
Lois Griffin - acclaimed
North York Humber
Mario Gentile - 19,697
Angelo Natale - 4,795
Black Creek
Maria Augimeri - 19,244
Camilo Tiqui - 2,462
Sherland Chhangur - 2,391
North York Spadina
Howard Moscoe - acclaimed
North York Centre South
Bev Salmon - 10,618
Gordon Chong - 7,223
North York Centre
Norman Gardner - acclaimed
Don Parkway
Marie Labette - 14,443
Courtney Doidron - 3,108
Seneca Heights
Joan King - acclaimed
Scarborough Bluffs
Brian Ashton - 9,957
Bill Belfontaine - 8,348
Scarborough Wexford
Maureen Prinsloo - 6,007
Bryan Prettie - 4,922
Scarborough Centre
Brian Harrison - 8,516
Barry Christensen - 5,150
Keith Sutherland - 1,906
Scarborough Malvern
Bob Sanders - 4,780
Hugh Evelyn - 3,575
Chris Burry - 1,309
Yaqoob Khan - 1,308
Roy Paluoja - 448
Scarborough Highland Creek
Ken Morrish - acclaimed
Scarborough Agincourt
Scott Cavalier - 8,175
Eden Gajraj - 1,861
High Park
Derwyn Shea - 11,473
Ben Grys - 9,204
Trinity Niagara
Joe Pantalone - 8,717
Lamartine Silva - 3,864
Davenport
Richard Gilbert - 7,880
Dennis Fotinos - 5,133
North Toronto
Anne Johnston - acclaimed
Midtown
Ila Bossons - 7,924
Ying Hope - 7,196
Bill Granger - 4,375
Downtown
Dale Martin - 10,322
Janly Pang - 3,950
Don River
Roger Hollander - 11,785
Richard Yue - 5,447
East Toronto
Paul Christie - 11,187
Linda Lynch - 9,361
York Eglinton
Mike Colle - 11,527
Jacquie Chic - 3,571
York Humber
Alan Tonks - acclaimed
Lakeshore Queensway Councillor Chris Stockwell resigned when he won a seat in the 1990 Provincial Election. A by-election was held on November 29, 1990.
Blake Kinahan - 1,770
Bruce Davis - 1,520
Ron Barr - 1,150
Jeff Knoll - 994
Richard Clupa - 657
Helen Wursta - 550
Kevin McGourty - 221
Agnes Ugolini Potts - 213
Branko Gasperlin - 180
Aileen Anderson - 157
Maureen Hunter Dennis - 107
Stephen Elkerton - 62
Incumbent mayor Art Eggleton faced little opposition in his bid for his fourth term of office. His closest opponent was New Democrat Carolann Wright.
Results
Art Eggleton - 91,180
Carolann Wright - 24,479
Bill Roberts - 7,235
Don Andrews - 5,690
John Kellerman - 3,197
Jim Atherton - 2,459
Ben Kerr - 2,204
Zoltan Szoboszlov - 2,202
Alan Ritchie - 1,869
There was the largest turnover in councillors in this election since the 1972 election. The left on council ran a joint Reform Toronto campaign focused on curbing the development industry. The vote was a major triumph for the left on city council with two prominent and long-serving conservatives defeated: Fred Beavis, who had served on council since 1961, was defeated by environmentalist Marilyn Churley, and in the north end, conservative Michael Gee lost to Howard Levine.
Ward 1 (Swansea and Bloor West Village)
William Boytchuk (incumbent) - 7,686
David Garrick - 4,092
Ward 2 (Parkdale
Chris Korwin-Kuczynski (incumbent) - 7,242
Francine Dick - 1,312
Michael Sarazen - 412
Thomas Bose - 348
Ward 3 (Brockton)
Tony O'Donohue (incumbent) - 4,269
Jimmy Talpa - 837
Ward 4 (Trinity-Bellwoods and Little Italy)
Martin Silva - 3,529
Nick Figliano - 1,494
Tony Letra - 1,266
Joey Pimental - 675
Ward 5 (Financial District, Toronto - University of Toronto)
Liz Amer- 3,481
Peter Maloney - 2,336
Rachel Foulkes - 1,226
Steve BFG Johnson - 417
Ray Barker - 224
Ward 6 Downtown East
Jack Layton - 5,486
Lois MacMillan-Walker - 1,480
Ward 7 (Regent Park and Cabbagetown)
Barbara Hall - 4,748
Mike Armstrong - 1,536
Allan Boudreau - 499
Ward 8 (Riverdale)
Marilyn Churley - 5,771
Fred Beavis - 4,192
Paul Ralna - 1,028
Ward 9 (East Danforth)
Tom Clifford (incumbent) - 5,220
Mitchell Kosny - 3,498
Michael Tegtmeyer - 370
Ward 10 (The Beaches)
Tom Jakobek - 9,782
Glenn Middleton - 2,443
Ward 11 (The Junction)
Rob Maxwell - 3,299
Peter Zahakos - 3,119
Melania Leshko - 545
Ward 12 (Davenport and Corso Italia)
Betty Disero - acclaimed
Ward 13 (The Annex and Yorkville)
Nadine Nowlan - acclaimed
Ward 14 (Forest Hill)
Howard Levine - 5,477
Michael Gee (incumbent) - 4,995
Ward 15 (Western North Toronto)
Kay Gardner (incumbent) - 7,955
Jeffrey Stutz - 1,966
Bob Murphy - 1,591
Ward 16 (Davisville and Lawrence Park)
Michael Walker (incumbent) - 5,436
Malcolm Martini - 5,249
Joanne Short - 722
Results are taken from the November 15, 1988 Toronto Star and might not exactly match final tallies.
Ward 8 Councillor Marilyn Churley resigned upon winning a seat in the 1990 Provincial Election. A by-election was held on November 29, 1990:
Peter Tabuns - 3,217
Linda Lynch - 2,421
Carol Mark - 521
Susan Millingen - 195
Donald Andrews - 137
Daniel Browning - 97
The election in East York was a rather tame affair with the mayor, Dave Johnson handily re-elected by a large plurality. On Council five of eight members were new but only one incumbent, Bob Dale was defeated. Incumbent Steve Mastoras was re-elected but demoted to Junior Councillor in Ward 2.
† - denotes incumbent status from previous council
†Dave Johnson - 20,234
Herbert T. McGroarty - 3,531
Robert Ruminski - 713
Two councillors were elected to each ward.
Ward 1
Case Ootes - 2,903
Michael Prue - 2,413
John Papadakis - 1,101
Melanie Milanich - 868
John Couvell - 398
Michael Grosso - 303
Alex Parucha - 292
Ward 2
†Bill Buckingham - 4,275
†George Vasilopolous - 3,920
Paul Robinson - 3,351
Ward 3
Helen Kennedy - 3,418
†Steve Mastoras - 3,006
†Bob Dale - 2,561
Anastasios Baxevanidis - 609
Ward 4
Lorna Krawchuk - 4,343
Jenner Jean-Marie - 4,016
Steve Gorgey - 2,686
Ghamsh Kara - 1,713
Ward 1 (3 to be elected)
†Gail Nyberg - 2,419
Janet McKeown - 1,781
Dennis Kolby - 1,503
Randy Silar - 1,146
Grace Stephens - 907
Ward 2 (1 to be elected)
†Connie Culbertson - 3,553
†Ken Maxted - 3,069
Alexander Kory - 1,679
Ward 3 (3 to be elected)
Margaret Hazelton - 2,643
Len Self - 1,884
Shirley Boast - 1,205
Russell English - 609
Ward 4 (3 to be elected)
Elca Rennick - 4,128
Ruth Goldhar - 3,978
Henry Friesen - 1,447
Abdul Hal Patel - 954
(2 to be elected)
†Frank E. Johnson - 13,033
John Flowers - 9,801
Georgia Dunn - 8,964
John Nursey - 3,334
Joyce Trimmer: 53,566
Norm Kelly: 48,701
Owen: 7,951
O'Malley: 3,137
Max French: 1,509
Abel Van Wyk: 939
Cavanagh ; 55,439
Beatty ; 50,044
Stewart ; 39,197
Olders ; 10,530
Scarborough Bluffs
Brian Ashton ; 12,649
Belfontaine ; 10,649
Scarborough Highland Creek
Ken Morrish ; Acclamation
Scarborough Wexford
Maureen Prinsloo ; 8,256
Prettie ; 6,945
Scarborough Agincourt
Scott Cavalier ; 11,384
Gajraj ; 2,636
Scarborough City Centre
Brian Harrison ; 11,937
Christensen ; 7,294
Sutherland ; 2,645
Scarborough Malvern
Bob Sanders ; 5,560
Evelyn ; 4,121
Khan ; 1,480
Burry ; 1,473
Puluoja ; 514
Ward 1
Harvey Barron ; 5,077
Webster ; 1,856
Ward 2
Gerry Altobello ; 4,392
Cayenne ; 2,483
Ward 3
John Wardrope ; 4,887
Duncan ; 1,948
Kazia ; 1,017
Ward 4
Lorenzo Berardinetti ; 2,453
Kurt Christensen ; 2,449
Glynwilliams ; 1,936
Ward ; 1,011
McDowell ; 318
Georges Legault ; 292
Ward 05
Marilyn Mushinski ; Acclaimation
Ward 06
Paul Mushinski; 1,997
Elliott ; 1,514
Lombardi ; 1,288
Michalopoulo ; 1,078
McPherson ; 864
Cavoto ; 544
Sharma ; 524
Ward 7
Fred Johnson, F ; 5,209
Borisko ; 4,259
Ward 8
Shirley Eidt ; 5,487
Murray ; 2,013
Chadha ; 651
Ward 9
Ron Moeser ; 4,655
John Mackie ; 4,539
Roberts ; 1,385
Cocco ; 1,193
Vaya ; 221
Ward 10
Ron Watson; 3,961
Mahood, P ; 2,828
Wilson, M ; 544
Cotter ; 478
Ward 11
Sherene Shaw ; 2,458
Lombardi, D ; 1,308
Munro ; 1,155
Edmonds ; 1,035
Jacobs ; 907
Zaidi ; 422
Ward 12
Doug Mahood; 5,759
Cheung, K ; 1,754
Ward 13
Bas Balkissoon ; 2,269
Pratley ; 2,249
Cheung, J ; 1,148
Clements ; 1,003
Bob Watson; 541
Wilson, L ; 519
Ward 14
Edith Montgomery ; 4,956
Loughlin, B ; 947
Nafis ; 489
Mario Faraone was a 47-year-old building designer, consultant, and the owner of the firm F.M. Faraone and Sons company. He campaigned in support of urban tax reform, better traffic planning and affordable housing. He was a member of the Liberal Party, but ran without a party endorsement. A 1990 article in the Toronto Star newspaper drew attention to the fact that the York adjustment committee approved every single proposal put forward by Faraone in 1989 through 1990, despite serious concerns from local residents in some instances. One of the committee members was Faraone's business partner, Jack Capitanio. Faraone denied any suggestion of wrongdoing, and argued that his success rate was a reflection of his experience in the building industry. Capitano also denied suggestions of favouritism. Mayor Fergy Brown responded to the article by saying that he would raise the matter at the next council meeting, and recommended the city's legal department start an investigation. Newspaper reports do not indicate how the matter was resolved. Faraone has remained active in the building trade.
Of the eight ward races, six incumbents were returned. Newcomer Frances Nunziata beat incumbent Gary Bloor in Ward 7. Jim Fera was also a new member for Ward 5.
Ward 1
Ben Nobleman (incumbent) 2,228
Daria Bradbury 1,885
Ward 2
Tony Mandarano (incumbent) 2,558
Chai Kalevar 809
Frank Rogers 592
Ward 3
Tony Rizzo (incumbent) 1,965
Ron Bradd 1,786
Suzana Dozsa 404
Lisa Alliston 298
Dino Coletti 150
Ettore Reda 72
Roland Saggiorato (withdrew)
Ward 4
Nicolo Fortunato (incumbent) 1,421
Joan Roberts 1,179
Salvatore Sinopoli 458
Sydney King 181
Ward 5
Jim Fera 1,890
Enrico M. Iafolla 1,479
Dan Howells 597
Ward 6
Bob McLean (incumbent) 4,277
Rick Richards 1,367
Ward 7
Frances Nunziata 2,969
Gary Bloor (incumbent) 2,252
Gurpreet Malhotra 83
Ward 8
Bill Saundercook (incumbent, acclaimed)
Ward 1
Karen Hen (incumbent) 2,162
James Stevens 809
Ward 2*
Branko Jovanovich 833
Pete Karageorgos 826
Marion Ward 561
Election Night Results - Recount
Ward 2 Post Recount
Branko Jovanovich 828
Pete Karageorgos 827
Marion Ward 561
Due to irregularities by-election ordered by District Court Judge R.G. Conant
Ward 2 By-Election Results - June 19, 1989
Pete Karageorgos 537
Branko Jovanovich 527
Marion Ward 196
Ward 3
Ruth Russell (incumbent) 1,897
Peter Luci 559
Ward 4
Elizabeth Hill 760
Michael Bunker 442
Stefano Scopacasa 363
Charles Ashton 88
Ward 5
Patricia Hainer 1,260
Joseph Morriello 1,051
Ward 6
John Gibson (incumbent) 2,096
Brian Morgan 1,623
Ward 7
Steven Mold (incumbent) 2,551
Jon Gentry 1,005
Ward 8
Madeleine McDowell (incumbent) 1,804
Gaye Lew 1,129
Mel Lastman was re-elected mayor of the North York for the sixth consecutive time. His wife, Marilyn also tried to obtain a council seat but was defeated by former school trustee Bob Bradley. Only one incumbent councillor, Bob Yuill was defeated in Ward 8 by newcomer Joanne Flint. All other councillors were re-elected.
x-Mel Lastman 98,856
Mike Foster 13,486
Douglas Campbell 10,290
Freddie Jay 1,939
Ward 1
x-Mario Sergio 6,365
Tony Marzilli 2,881
Fred Craft 859
Ward 2
Judy Sgro 6,882
Gerry Iuliano 2,398
Luigi Cavaleri 926
Ward 3
x-Peter Li Preti 5,123
Peter Pallotta 808
Nella Lanzellotti 759
Shanta Ramotar 486
Ward 4
x-Frank Di Giorgio 3,658
Maria Rizzo 2,933
Eleanor Rosen 1,084
Gino Cipollone 239
Rhea Horwich 226
Ward 5
46 out of 47 polls reporting.
Frank Crudo was a 26-year-old design and construction company project manager during the 1988 election. He called for a stronger campaign against drugs on North York's streets. When Anthony Perruzza was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1990, Crudo applied to the North York council to be selected as his replacement. He was rejected in favor of Claudio Polsinelli. He later campaigned for Metro Toronto's Black Creek ward in the 1991 municipal election, saying that he was running against the area's "NDP machine". He lost to Maria Augimeri. During the 1993 federal election, Crudo was part of a group of dissident Liberals who supported the candidacy of Peter Li Preti over Art Eggleton, following Eggleton's appointment as the riding's Liberal candidate.
Bruno Rea holds a Ph.D. in political philosophy from Oxford University. He worked as a policy adviser for the Ontario Ministry of Labour in the 1980s, researching and writing briefs on workers' compensation and employment standards. He was a member of the Liberal Party. In 1987, he wrote an editorial piece for the Globe and Mail newspaper opposing capital punishment. He was twenty-nine years old during the 1988 election, and called for a crackdown on crime and a slower pace of regional development. He was endorsed by the Toronto Star newspaper, and was originally regarded as a serious candidate for election. He was arrested one week prior to the election, after trying to dispose of 161 signs belonging to Anthony Perruzza, his New Democratic Party opponent, on the grounds of York University at 3:30 in the morning. He pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief in February 1989, and was fined. Rea was listed as a senior policy adviser for the Ministry of Labour in 2000.
John Butcher campaigned for the North York City Council on three occasions. In 1982 and 1985, he lost to Irving Chapley in Ward Seven. He was forty-four years old in 1988, and described himself as a lifelong resident of the ward. He acknowledged that he was not likely to win election.
Ward 6
x-Milton Berger 6,127
Anne Lelovic 2,403
Ward 7
x-Irving W. Chapley 5,267
Eric Cohen 4,595
Mark Arshawsky 516
Ward 8
Joanne Flint 5,376
Bob Yuill 3,462
Ward 9
x-Ron Summers 6,532
Ernie Springolo 3,035
Ward 10
Don Yuill 3,338
Cora Urbel 2,579
Marg Middleton 948
John Boysen 760
Peter Bate 704
Ramon Solevilla 546
Ward 11
x-Jim McGuffin 6,094
Freddy Trasmundi 864
Ward 12
x-Barry Burton 3,868
John Murphy 2,551
Ronald Hyslop 856
Peter Allis 527
Ward 13
Bob Bradley 4,453
Marilyn Lastman 3,761
Harvey Brooker 1,031
Allan Ginsberg 544
Ward 14
x-Paul Sutherland acclaimed
Ward 1
Sheila Lambrinos 1,195
Ted Wray 875
Wendy Essex 638
Doug Kvistbo 198
Ward 2
Bob Churchill 1,463
Jim Darvill 774
John Campbell 744
Lilia Ruffolo 387
Angelo Castellano 349
Aurelio Caldarelli 238
Ward 3
x-Elizabeth Smith 960
Stephnie Payne 728
Philomen Wright 570
Natalie Soobrian 482
Ward 4
x-Elsa Chandler 3,083
Bob Daggett 762
Ward 5
x-Errol Young 2,862
Leslie Soobrian 736
Ward 6
Phyllis Weinberg was 56 years old during the campaign, and was described as a psychotherapist and former teacher. She was listed in 1996 as the owner and operator of Orthodox Counselling Services, which offers support on stress management and family issues in the Orthodox Jewish community. She had previously campaigned for the North York Hydro Commission in 1985, finishing sixth out of nine candidates. She was twice asked to stop campaigning on the grounds of a public school in 1988, and was criticized for giving candy to children near school property. Weinberg argued that the complaints against her were part of a "mud-slinging campaign" designed to prevent her from winning the seat. She planned to campaign for the ward six seat again in the 1991 election, but withdrew before election day.
Ward 7
x-Mae Waese acclaimed
Ward 8
x-Gerri Gershon 6,205
Trevor Tymchuk 1,203
Ward 9
x-Shelley Stillman 5,803
Rose Yunger 1,756
Ward 10
x-Darlene Scott 4,997
Rena Gordon 2,052
Ward 11
x-John Filion acclaimed
Ward 12
x-Ken Crowley acclaimed
Ward 13
x-Dan Hicks 5,235
Gini Sharma 2,509
Ward 14
x-Ralph Belfry 4,741
Dash Shah 1,461
(2 elected)
x-Carl Anderson 57,280
Bob Dyer 44,177
x-Jack Bedder 37,121
Donald Hubbs 13,183
Jack Arshawsky 12,506
Irving Bricks 10,160
