Lucy Troisi (/ˈtrɔɪsi/ TROY-see, Italian: [troˈiːzi]) is a former Canadian politician and public servant who was appointed to represent Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale on Toronto City Council on November 2, 2017 to December 1, 2018.
Lucy Troisi | |
|---|---|
| Toronto City Councillor for Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale | |
| In office November 2, 2017 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Pam McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Ward dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
Background
editTroisi grew up in Regent Park and lives in Cabbagetown.[1] At the time of her appointment to council, Troisi was executive director of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.[2] She was a manager with the Toronto Parks Forestry & Recreation Division from 1996 to 2005.[1]
Toronto City Council
editWard 28 became vacant following the death of Councillor Pam McConnell, and council voted to fill appoint a new councillor for the remaining year of the term.[3][4] Troisi won the appointment on the second ballot, in a council vote that split along ideological lines between conservative (primarily suburban) councillors who favoured Troisi, and progressive (primarily 'downtown') councillors who favoured activist and McConnell staffer Michael Creek.[1][5] She committed to continuing the mandate McConnell was elected on.[1]
2018 election
editTroisi initially did not intend to contest 2018 Toronto municipal election, however, after the decision by the provincial government to reduce the number of wards, she later changed her mind and ran in Ward 13 Toronto Centre against fellow councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, and former Ontario deputy premier George Smitherman. She placed third.[6]
Electoral record
edit| 2018 Toronto municipal election, Ward 13 Toronto Centre | ||
| Candidate | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|
| Kristyn Wong-Tam | 15,706 | 50.26% |
| George Smitherman | 4,734 | 15.15% |
| Lucy Troisi | 2,698 | 8.63% |
| Khuram Aftab | 1,794 | 5.74% |
| Walied Khogali Ali | 1,408 | 4.51% |
| Ryan Lester | 968 | 3.10% |
| Tim Gordanier | 734 | 2.35% |
| Jon Callegher | 713 | 2.28% |
| John Jeffery | 530 | 1.70% |
| Catherina Perez | 511 | 1.64% |
| Megann Willson | 411 | 1.32% |
| Barbara Lavoie | 176 | 0.56% |
| Jordan Stone | 161 | 0.52% |
| Richard Forget | 150 | 0.48% |
| Jonathan Heath | 144 | 0.46% |
| Kyle McNally | 138 | 0.44% |
| Darren Abramson | 108 | 0.35% |
| Gladys Larbie | 101 | 0.32% |
| Rob Wolvin | 64 | 0.20% |
| Total | 31,249 | 100%
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| Source: City of Toronto[7] | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Veteran city employee Lucy Troisi appointed as Toronto Centre-Rosedale councillor". CBC News, November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Tory supporter will be McConnell council replacement". Toronto Star, November 2, 2017.
- ^ Pagliaro, Jennifer (2017-07-07). "Veteran city councillor Pam McConnell has died at 71". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ^ "Vacancy for Office of Councillor in City of Toronto's Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale to be filled by appointment". City of Toronto. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
- ^ "Council loves Lucy: Troisi appointed to replace late Pam McConnell". CityNews, November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Incumbent councillors Torontonians voted out of city hall". CityNews, October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Declaration of Results" (PDF). Toronto City Clerk's Office. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 25, 2018.