John Sewell

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A Lonely Campaign against Sprawl

A Lonely Campaign against Sprawl

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. I saw my role as tackling controversial issues and providing leadership for change, even if common wisdom tended in a different direction, and that was probably most evident in the work I … 17 $1.70 Add
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A Reform City Council

A Reform City Council

From: How We Changed Toronto

the 1972 election brought new blood to the city council and Sewell discusses how Larger decision-making bodies often hamper debate, but our council was of a manageable size. The openness and the … 26 $2.60 Add
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Acting Creatively to Solve Problems

Acting Creatively to Solve Problems

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Finding creative ways to assist communities and groups was a large part of the way I saw being a successful mayor. The challenge was to search for positive outcomes using the obvious … 26 $2.60 Add
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Afterword

Afterword

From: How We Changed Toronto

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Crisis in Canada's Policing
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Afterword

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Author's Forward and Introduction

Author’s Forward and Introduction

From: Crisis in Canada's Policing

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Broadening the Reform Agenda

Broadening the Reform Agenda

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc 20 $2.00 Add
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Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters

From: How We Changed Toronto

Short biographies about the people consistently mentioned throughout the book. 7 $0.70 Add
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Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

From: How We Changed Toronto

1978-1980. As mayor, I was able to use my larger podium to speak up, bring attention to and encourage public discussion of important issues. This chapter recounts a number of such instances. … 23 $2.30 Add
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Creating Affordable Housing in Real Neighbourhoods

Creating Affordable Housing in Real Neighbourhoods

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. One of the very significant actions of the new Council was to embark on an affordable housing program. This resulted in thousands of affordable units being built by Council’s housing … 33 $3.30 Add
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Discovering a Political Life

Discovering a Political Life

From: How We Changed Toronto

Sewell recounts what brought him to getting involved in city politics and brings us right to his election as junior alderman in 1967 25 $2.50 Add
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From Mayor Crombie to Mayor Sewell

From Mayor Crombie to Mayor Sewell

From: How We Changed Toronto

1978. At this time, Mayor Crombie was angling for the Conservative Party nomination in a downtown riding, and he made it clear he intended to leave city hall for Parliament Hill as soon as a … 23 $2.30 Add
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Getting Down to Work

Getting Down to Work

From: How We Changed Toronto

Deals with his first years in office – 1969 – 1972 30 $3.00 Add
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Housing:

Housing:

Keeping the Faith

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. The reform Council may have been inventive and proactive in undertaking such an ambitious affordable housing program enabled by the federal and provincial legislation, but that program … 16 $1.60 Add
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Neighbourhoods in Revolt

Neighbourhoods in Revolt

From: How We Changed Toronto

community reactions to development proposals in 1972 27 $2.70 Add
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Recruitment, Training, Management

Recruitment, Training, Management

From: Crisis in Canada's Policing

This chapter explores the hiring practices of Canadian police departments, and how these practices have a deleterious effect on police efficacy. ; 24 $2.40 Add