While Rob Ford’s runaway victory was the story of the night, there will also be 14 new faces on city council.
Ward 1 — Vincent Crisanti
In what is considered an upset, the former Etobicoke city councillor defeated three-term incumbent Suzan Hall by 509 votes in Etobicoke North.
Ward 2 — Doug Ford
The president of family-run Deco Labels and Tags takes over his brother’s seat on council and should have a prominent place at city hall.
Ward 10 — James Pasternak
Elected as a school board trustee in 2006, Pasternak takes over the seat vacated by veteran councillor Mike Feldman.
Ward 13 — Sarah Doucette
In another upset, this community activist defeated incumbent Bill Saundercook in Parkdale-High Park.
Ward 15 — Josh Colle
The son of local MPP Mike Colle takes over this midtown seat, vacated by the retiring Howard Moscoe.
Ward 18 — Ana Bailao
After coming second to Adam Giambrone in 2003, Bailao wins this open seat over Giambrone’s former executive assistant Kevin Beaulieu.
Ward 19 — Mike Layton
The son of federal NDP leader Jack Layton wins this downtown race, the seat previously held by mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone.
Ward 22 — Josh Matlow
This former school board trustee wins this midtown seat vacated by long-time coucillor Michael Walker.
Ward 25 — Jaye Robinson
After losing by 80 votes in 2003, this veteran civil servant won her re-match against incumbent Cliff Jenkins.
Ward 27 — Kristyn Wong-Tam
In a close race, this businesswoman beat Ken Chan, the candidate endorsed by retiring councillor Kyle Rae.
Ward 29 — Mary Fragedakis
This NDP-backed candidate beat former mayoral candidate Jane Pitfield in a race for Case Ootes’ old seat.
Ward 32 — Mary-Margaret McMahon
In one of the most contentious council races, McMahon easily defeated incumbent Sandra Bussin.
Ward 35 — Michelle Berardinetti
After a close race and defamation lawsuit in the 2006 election, Berardinetti defeated incumbent Adrian Heaps this time around.
Ward 36 — Gary Crawford
This two-term school board trustee takes over the Scarborough seat held previously by Brian Ashton.
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