Michael Walker (politician)

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Michael Walker is the Toronto City Councillor for Ward 22 (St. Paul's East). 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 1984. 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. He currently chairs the Tenant-Defence Sub-Committee. A long time advocate of campaign finance reform, Walker is also known for being one of only two Toronto City Councillors who do not accept corporate donations.

Walker has lived in North Toronto for 31 years. He and his wife Anita have two daughters.