News Release: Gomberg to Run for Mayor’s Seat

Toronto – (August 30, 2000) 

On Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 12:30 p.m. Tooker Gomberg will officially join the race for Mayor of Toronto. Gomberg and supporters will kick off the campaign by gathering at Nathan Phillips Square, in front of City Hall, 100 Queen St. West.

Joined by supporters Gomberg will then file Nomination Papers at the Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 5th Floor, West Tower.

“Toronto is at a crossroads. I am committed to solving our garbage crisis and not off-loading it to northerners who should not have to deal with it.”

The campaign will also focus on dramatic and creative solutions to Toronto’s smog crisis, as well as involving Torontonians in solving the homelessness emergency.

“Through actions, and not just words, I intend to raise Toronto’s profile as a leader in environmental and social responsibility. I will use more than Moose to put this city on the map.”

Gomberg has extensive election campaign experience, and served as Edmonton City Councillor from 1992 to 1995.