Electing a Mega-Mayor: Toronto 2014

Electing a Mega-Mayor is a comprehensive survey-based examination of the 2014 mayoral election in Toronto, offering insight into the city's politics and the factors that contributed to the election of Rob Ford and his brother Doug. The book also examines how Torontonians viewed their elected officials and the city's performance two years after the election.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 18 June 2021
\n Publisher: University of Toronto Press
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The election of a mega-mayor represents a groundbreaking and comprehensive examination of a Canadian mayoral race, offering a unique and detailed account of the 2014 mayoral election in Toronto. This book argues that local elections deserve greater attention from scholars of political behavior and provides readers with an insightful understanding of Toronto politics during the 2014 election. It offers relevant background information on the major candidates and explores the importance that Torontonians attached to policy concerns. The authors examine the bases of support for the outgoing, scandal-ridden mayor, Rob Ford, and his brother Doug. In the penultimate chapter, the authors explore how Torontonians viewed their elected officials and the city's performance two years after the election. They conclude with a reflection on what the analysis of the Toronto 2014 election says about voters in large cities in general and provide a short epilogue addressing the 2018 election results. Written in an accessible style, this is the first book on the politics of Toronto during the Ford era that focuses on the perspective of the voter.

Introduction:
The election of a mega-mayor represents a groundbreaking and comprehensive examination of a Canadian mayoral race, offering a unique and detailed account of the 2014 mayoral election in Toronto. This book argues that local elections deserve greater attention from scholars of political behavior and provides readers with an insightful understanding of Toronto politics during the 2014 election. It offers relevant background information on the major candidates and explores the importance that Torontonians attached to policy concerns. The authors examine the bases of support for the outgoing, scandal-ridden mayor, Rob Ford, and his brother Doug. In the penultimate chapter, the authors explore how Torontonians viewed their elected officials and the city's performance two years after the election. They conclude with a reflection on what the analysis of the Toronto 2014 election says about voters in large cities in general and provide a short epilogue addressing the 2018 election results. Written in an accessible style, this is the first book on the politics of Toronto during the Ford era that focuses on the perspective of the voter.

Chapter 1:
In this chapter, the authors make the case that local elections deserve more attention from scholars of political behavior. They argue that local elections play a crucial role election in shaping the political landscape and influencing public policy outcomes. The authors highlight the importance of understanding the dynamics of local elections, including the role. The authors argue that local elections are often overlooked in the study of political behavior due to their perceived low stakes and lack of attention from the media and political elites. However, the authors argue that local elections are important because they provide a unique opportunity to examine the behavior of voters and the factors that influence their decisions.

Chapter 2:
In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the 2014 mayoral election in Toronto. They describe the election as a historic event that marked the first-ever comprehensive, survey-based examination of a Canadian mayoral race. The authors outline the key factors. The authors provide an overview of the key candidates and the issues that were at the forefront. The authors discuss the campaign strategies used by the candidates and the media coverage of the election. The authors also examine the role election. The authors discuss the factors that influenced the election outcome and the implications of the election for Toronto politics.

Chapter 3:
In this chapter, the authors examine the importance that Torontonians attached to policy concerns. They argue that policy concerns played a significant role in shaping the election outcome and influencing the decisions of voters. The authors discuss the key policy issues that were at the forefront of the election, including the city's budget, transportation, housing, and social services. The authors discuss the. The authors examine the bases of support for the outgoing, scandal-ridden mayor, Rob Ford, and his brother Doug. The authors discuss the factors that influenced the support for the mayor and his brother and the implications of the support for the mayor and his brother for Toronto politics.

Chapter 4:
In this chapter, the authors examine how Torontonians viewed their elected officials and the city's performance two years after the election. They argue that the election was a turning point in Toronto politics and marked a significant shift in the city's political landscape. The authors discuss the factors that influenced the views of Torontonians about their elected officials and the city's performance. The authors also examine the implications of the views of Torontonians about their elected officials and the city's performance for Toronto politics.

Chapter 5:
In this chapter, the authors conclude with a reflection on what the analysis of the Toronto 2014 election says about voters in large cities in general. They argue that the election provides valuable insights into the behavior of voters in large cities and the factors that influence their decisions. The authors discuss the implications of the analysis of the election for policy makers. The authors also provide a short epilogue addressing the 2018 election results.

\n Weight: 334g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781487509644\n \n