Sandra Bussin

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Background

Bussin was born in Toronto and grew up in the Dawes Road area.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She attended Coleman Avenue Public School, then to Central Tech and Eastern Commerce. Bussin graduated with a BA in fine arts from York University.<ref>Sue-Ann Levy. Fine art of fighting artsy-fartsy City Hall. Toronto Sun. October 28, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2010.</ref> She worked as a teacher and served as a trustee for the Toronto District School Board.<ref>1994 Toronto general election results (former Metropolitan Toronto). Last accessed January 8, 2011.</ref> She also worked as a senior political advisor at the provincial legislature for NDP Member of Provincial Parliament Morton Shulman.<ref>Ashante Infantry. Just another frantic day for a rookie councillor. Toronto Star. May 6, 1998. pg. 1.</ref>

City councillor

Elected in 1997 to the first council of the newly amalgamated City of Toronto, Bussin served four terms as city councillor for Ward 32 Beaches-East York.<ref name="councilbio">Sandra Bussin. City of Toronto Councillors. City of Toronto. Archived Bio. Retrieved July 24, 2010.</ref> In the council term from 2003 to 2006, Bussin served as a deputy mayor of Toronto, jointly with Joe Pantalone and Mike Feldman.<ref>Bruce Demara. Miller on duty, even from the slopes; Mayor only ever a phone call away Councillors still in holiday mode. Toronto Star. December 30, 2003. Pg. B02.</ref> In 2006, she was appointed as the first Speaker of Toronto City Council.<ref>Jim Byers. From teacher to first-ever speaker; Councillor Bussin accepts challenge to chair council meetings. Toronto Star. December 7, 2006. Pg. A18.</ref>

She was known at council as an environmentalist,<ref name="env">Karen Palmer. Candidates go green, report finds; Environment group rates councillors' track records. Toronto Star. November 3, 2000. Pg. B02</ref> who championed the modernisation of the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant.<ref name="env"/> Bussin was formerly past chair of the Roundtable for a Clean and Beautiful City.<ref name="councilbio"/> During her time as councillor six incinerators were shut down. She also managed a $2.2 million renovation and extension of the Beaches Library.<ref name="councilbio"/> As well, $12 million was approved to build the new Main Square Recreation Centre and $750,000 for the new addition of the Kimberley Public School.<ref name="councilbio"/> Bussin acquired the Kew Williams (Gardener's Cottage) for community use.<ref name="councilbio"/> She secured $11 million for the landscape and active sport field plan in Ashbridges Bay area.<ref name="councilbio"/>

During her time on city council, Bussin was closely aligned with mayor David Miller,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> who is considered to be on the left wing of the political spectrum.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Bussin was defeated by newcomer Mary-Margaret McMahon in the municipal election held on October 25, 2010. McMahon defeated Bussin by a margin of over 2.5 to 1.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Controversies

In 2009, Bussin won financial support from Toronto City Council to take legal action against a local publication, Ward 32 News, which she claimed had made untrue and defamatory statements about her. This case was criticized by councillor Mike Del Grande, who was quoted by the Toronto Star as saying that "taxpayers could be easily intimidated by a councillor who has the financial backing of the city".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In September 2009, Bussin placed a live call to John Tory's Newstalk 1010 Strong Opinions radio show to defend the legacy of outgoing Mayor David Miller.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Bussin provided only her first name and denied that she worked for the City of Toronto. She then concluded her call by saying "And good luck to you, John, because you're a three-time loser. And I don't see you being successful in the future." After being revealed as the caller, Bussin apologized to both Tory and to city council.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong requested a review of Bussin's actions from Toronto integrity commissioner Janet Leiper.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2010, prior to her electoral defeat, Bussin faced criticism for her role in three unrelated zoning disputes involving an older house,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> the post-arson replacement of a commercial building,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and a supportive-housing project for the mentally ill.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Also that year, Bussin was criticized for allocating her office operating budget to community groups including youth sports teams,<ref>Template:Cite news Template:Dead link</ref> and a former restaurant employee told the Toronto Sun that he had been paid by the restaurant to "volunteer" for Bussin's campaign.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

After city council

As of 2012, Bussin works as a real estate agent for Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. She also writes a monthly column for a community newspaper called the Town Crier.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Bussin attempted to regain her seat as councillor for Ward 32 in the 2014 municipal election. She lost again to Mary Margaret McMahon, by a larger margin than in the 2010 election.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Election results

2014 Toronto election, Ward 32
Candidate	Votes<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	%
Mary-Margaret McMahon (incumbent)	15,762	60.92
Sandra Bussin	4,552	17.59
Brian Graff	1,922	7.43
9 other candidates	3,639	14.06
Total	25,875	100.00

2010 Toronto election, Ward 32
Candidate	Votes<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1\|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	%
Mary-Margaret McMahon	15,159	65.14
Sandra Bussin (incumbent)	5,998	25.78
Keith Begley	753	3.24
Bruce Baker	477	2.05
Brad Feraday	354	1.52
Martin Gladstone	210	0.90
Neil Sinclair	190	0.82
Albert Castells	66	0.28
Kieron Pope	63	0.27
Total	23,270	100.00

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Candidate	Votes	%
2006 Toronto election, Ward 32
Sandra Bussin (incumbent)	10377	69.8
Erica Maier	1287	8.7
John Lewis	1081	7.3
Donna Braniff	660	4.4
Matt Williams	557	3.7
Alan Burke	332	2.2
John Greer	305	2.1
William Gallos	196	1.3
Luca Mele	82	0.6

Candidate	Votes	%
2003 Toronto election, Ward 32
Sandra Bussin	12245	63.4
Chris Yaccato	5082	26.3
Alan Burke	527	2.7
Colleen Mills	527	2.7
Donna Braniff	514	2.7
Jeffrey Dorman	224	1.2
Robert Livingston	183	0.6

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