Item - 2023.FM1.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 23 and 24, 2022 with amendments.
FM1.8 - Election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 23 and 24, 2022:
1. Elected Councillor Frances Nunziata as Speaker for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026.
2. Elected Councillor Stephen Holyday as Deputy Speaker for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Mayor John Tory called upon Councillor Frances Nunziata, following her election as Speaker, to address Council. Speaker Nunziata made a statement.
Mayor John Tory called upon Councillor Stephen Holyday, following his election as Deputy Speaker, to address Council. Councillor Holyday made a statement.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/fm/bgrd/backgroundfile-230001.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Mayor John Tory opened the floor and called for nominations for Speaker.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie nominated Councillor Frances Nunziata for the position of Speaker.
Mayor John Tory called for nominations three times. There were no further nominations. Nominations were closed.
Vote (Nomination of a Member) Nov-23-2022 3:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - Appoint Councillor Nunziata as Speaker |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Josh Matlow |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Mayor John Tory opened the floor and called for nominations for Deputy Speaker.
Councillor Shelley Carroll nominated Councillor Stephen Holyday for the position of Deputy Speaker.
Mayor John Tory called for nominations three times. There were no further nominations. Nominations were closed.
Vote (Nomination of a Member) Nov-23-2022 3:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - Appoint Councillor Holyday as Deputy Speaker |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |