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 11,89978.2
Rob Newman 2,50616.5
Gord Reynolds 8055.3

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