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Jac Qui's avatar

I’m no longer living in Ontario, but you would be one of the few politicians I would trust 100%…I was appalled by what those liberal provincial candidates concocted together. What a disservice to their party and the community. I’m glad you put any cynicism aside to serve again and I hope you win resoundingly.

CJFishman's avatar

Excellent choice! I have followed your career in federal politics for years, and you are one of the rare ones whose actions match his rhetoric. The people of Toronto will be lucky to have you.

Nate Erskine-Smith's avatar

Thanks, really appreciate that. I've been lucky to represent our east end at the federal level and it would be great to help solve local problems for our community here.

James Barker's avatar

I'm delighted that you're in the game. We need people like you who are committed to the city.

KIM MACDONALD's avatar

Welcome back! A great decision to run for local office. You will bring so much to the table which will be benefit our Ward and the city. Good luck!

Nate Erskine-Smith's avatar

Thanks Kim! Really appreciate the support!

Carol Convery's avatar

I am really happy to hear this. Nice to know there will be someone at city hall that will respond .

Nate Erskine-Smith's avatar

Definitely, here to help. Being responsive, close to home, and help problem solve for people across our community is exactly why I decided to do this.

Amanda J.B.'s avatar

You are a class act Nate and I am so happy to hear that you have made this decision. Unfortunately, I no longer live in your riding, so I cannot vote for you, but you have my support and I will be looking forward to your contributions on City Council.

Scott Snider's avatar

Great news! Looking forward to voting for you !

Sylvia Pivko's avatar

As a Beaches -East York resident you can count on my vote! So happy you have made this decision!! Behind you all the way!

Uwais's avatar

Tanveer and you representing this area would be phenomenal!

Michael Wise's avatar

Good luck with the challenge ahead of you.

Tina Lauder's avatar

Thanks, Nate. Glad to see you are back.

Valerie Hunnius's avatar

Thank you Nate for having the resilience to bounce back and for retaining your interest in public service. I have always thought of you as being better in a non-partisan role. Mayor Chow has been a very effective mayor and you will work well with her. I also have been appalled by the way in which your federal colleagues have disrespected you, how provincial Liberals with questionable ethics have squeezed you out of that race, and how some journalists have disparaged your motives. It has been a real trial by fire but you are up to the task and Torontonians are so lucky to have you in their corner. I wish I had a vote in Toronto but I haven't lived there for 26 years. Good luck with your campaign.

Allison Kabayama's avatar

Yes! I am so glad that you have decided to throw your hat into the ring, so to speak. I will vote for you and encourage others to do the same. Thank you for continuing to serve.

ABDULLAH KASSAMALI's avatar

It would be a great blessing ti have you on board .You are a great politician and a most empathetic human being.I used to come to your office to make phone calls to support your campaigns. Hats off to you.We hate to lose your leadership.Period.

Dan McCarthy's avatar

This is an absolute joke. MP to prospective MPP to aborted provincial Liberal leadership candidate to city council. A serial opportunist. You should give it up and frankly find a productive profession and career. And I’m saying this as a federal and provincial Liberal. Stunts like this do not reflect well on politics as a profession. Actually makes little difference to me as I don’t live in Toronto but fill your boots as the saying goes!

Steven Kideckel's avatar

This is great news, glad to hear you’re putting aside the provincial run disappointment and moving forward to continue serving BEY!