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1. What key issues define your campaign platform?
I have always given priority to efficient management of the City’s operations with an emphasis on the most effective use of tax dollars.  This goes back prior to amalgamation in the former City of Etobicoke where I was the Mayor, when we contracted out our solid waste collection for a savings of $1 million annually.  It’s estimated today that that decision saves Etobicoke taxpayers in excess of $2 million each year.  Other issues include improving the quality of life for all residents of Toronto, particularly Ward 3 residents; ensuring that infill development taking place along Highway 427 and other areas is done in a way that benefits the community; and rejuvenation of City parks that focuses on retention of green space and enhanced use by our residents.

2. Why are you the best candidate for this position?
My 25 years of experience as an Etobicoke Councillor, Etobicoke Mayor, Metro Councillor and City of Toronto Councillor, along with my 33 years of successful business management and being a lifelong resident of Etobicoke give me the ability and experience to deal with both local and City issues.

3. What specifically do you plan to do for your ward, if elected?
I will continue to try to get the rest of the City to adopt the efficiencies that were in place in the former City of Etobicoke to provide more efficient service at a fair cost.  I will also ensure that the changes which will occur over time will not have a negative effect on the quality of life of the community.

4. Please provide details on your personal bio.
A lifelong resident of Etobicoke, Doug has been the Councillor for Ward 3, Etobicoke Centre, since 1998.  He was the last Mayor of the City of Etobicoke from 1994-1997 and an Etobicoke Councillor since 1982.  His extensive community involvement includes 33 years of successful business management, 20 year membership with the Etobicoke Kingsway Kiwanis Club, chairmanship of the Salvation Army’s Etobicoke Red Shield Appeal and 10 years as governor of Queensway General Hospital. Doug and Franca live in central Etobicoke. They have two sons, Stephen and David. Stephen and Margaret are the parents of two daughters, Andrea and Jennifer.

5. Who do you plan to support for mayor?
Undecided at this time.