Lucy Troisi ( , ) is a former Canadian politician and public servant who was appointed to represent Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale on

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on November 2, 2017 to December 1, 2018.

Background

Troisi grew up in

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and lives in Cabbagetown."Veteran city employee Lucy Troisi appointed as Toronto Centre-Rosedale councillor"

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, November 2, 2017. At the time of her appointment to council, Troisi was executive director of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre. She was a manager with the Toronto Parks Forestry & Recreation Division from 1996 to 2005.

Toronto City Council

Ward 28 became vacant following the death of Councillor

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, and council voted to fill appoint a new councillor for the remaining year of the term. Troisi won the appointment on the second ballot, in a council vote that split along ideological lines between conservative (primarily suburban) councillors who favoured Troisi, and progressive (primarily 'downtown') councillors who favoured activist and McConnell staffer Michael Creek."Council loves Lucy: Troisi appointed to replace late Pam McConnell"
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'', November 2, 2017. She committed to continuing the mandate McConnell was elected on.

2018 election

Troisi initially did not intend to contest

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, however, after the decision by the provincial government to reduce the number of wards, she later changed her mind and ran in Ward 13 Toronto Centre against fellow councillor

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, and former Ontario deputy premier

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. She placed third."Incumbent councillors Torontonians voted out of city hall"
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'', October 22, 2018.

Electoral record

References

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