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31 Questions with Paul Johnson

by CRONE G
31 Questions with Paul Johnson “I’ll never equate what I do here at the City of Toronto with refereeing a game,” Johnson said, “but the process of decision making – whether you’re an official or whatever you do in life – there are a lot of similarities.” Photo: City of Toronto
Published in July 2024 - Page 17

Paul Johnson was appointed the City of Toronto’s city manager in December 2022. His appointment coincided by a tumultuous time at the City of Toronto.

Mayor John Tory resigned in February 2023 in the wake of a scandal. A byelection to fill the mayor’s chair attracted 102 candidates, resulting in the election of Olivia Chow in June 2023. Chow, with “strong mayor” powers granted by the Ontario government, could hire anyone

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