Governance, climate, and road safety goals emerge as priorities
By Dianne Saxe
Thank you all for selecting me as your city councillor. I would like to thank the Gleaner for inviting me to regularly update residents on what is happening in Ward 11 and at city council. Read more
Dianne Saxe won with a margin of just 123 votes. She replaces Mike Layton who chose not to run in order to spend more time with his young family. The Gleaner approached Councillor-elect Saxe and asked about her reflections on the campaign, the riding, and what University—Rosedale residents can expect. Read more
November 22nd, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Taking the pulse at campaign parties (Nov. 2022)
Gleaner writer visits the top three candidates on election night
By Marisa Kelly
I arrive at the Pilot Tavern at 8:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 24. The former Yonge Street club and jazz bar now resides in Yorkville. It’s now a restaurant venue offering live music, and there is a pride flag proudly in the window—this is a welcoming spot, and tonight it plays host to Robin Buxton Potts’ election party. Read more
October 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on CITY ELECTION 2022: Q & A with councillor candidates (Oct 2022)
The Gleaner gets answers from prospects for Ward 11 seat
Compiled by Brian Burchell
In every election, the Gleaner asks local candidates a series of relevant questions about where they stand to allow the reader, and presumably the voter, to comparison shop. These are their answers. The election is Oct. 24.Read more
April 11th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Greens tap Dianne Saxe (Spring 2022)
Saxe was Environmental Commissioner before Ford axed role
Annex resident Dianne Saxe, the last Ontario Environmental Commissioner before Doug Ford axed the role, seeks a mandate to return as an MPP. COURTESY DIANE SAXE