Two thirds (62%) of Torontonians believe that Toronto is on the right track. By comparison, in 2013 Mayor Rob Ford had this measure at 48%, only 44% of Torontonians believed this to be the case in 2009 during the final year of Mayor David Miller’s term, and in 1999 Mayor Mel Lastman had this benchmark – the highest ever recorded – at 79%.
Majorities believing the city is on the right track hold up in every part of the city – Old City of Toronto/Downtown and York/East York are highest (69% each) followed by Etobicoke (60%), North York (59%) and Scarborough (54%). Those most likely to believe the city is on the right track are younger (68%), those who regularly ride the TTC (65%) and those who are highly educated (66%).
Alternatively, four in 10 (38%) of Torontonians do not believe Toronto is on the right track. This negative view is most likely to be found in Scarborough (46%) followed by those in North York (41%), Etobicoke (40%) and York/East York and Old City of Toronto/Downtown each at 31%. Those preferring this perspective are more likely to be men (42%), middle aged (44%) and less educated (56%).
Six in 10 (57%) Torontonians don’t believe City Hall is spending their tax dollars wisely. And while this may seem high today, it was at 88% during the final year of Mayor David Miller’s term in 2009. Of the 57% now who don’t believe City Hall is spending their tax dollars wisely they are most likely to come from Scarborough (64%) followed by Etobicoke and North York each at 60%, the Old City of Toronto/Downtown (51%) and York /East York (49%). Those with this view are most likely to be middle aged (62%) and lower educated (71%).
Of the 43% of Torontonians who do believe City Hall spends their tax dollars wisely (this was just a mere 12% in 2009) they are most likely to come from York/East York (51%) followed by those in Old City of Toronto/Downtown (49%), Etobicoke and North York both at 40%, and Scarborough (36%). Those most likely to share this view are younger (46%) and older (45%) compared to middle aged (38%) and those who are highly educated (46%).
A sizable minority (40%) of Torontonians believe Toronto’s government doesn’t care about their part of the city. However, it’s important to note that the same question asked in 2010 generated a response from 48% who believed the government didn’t care about their part of town.
Two thirds (62%) of Torontonians believe that Toronto is on the right track. By comparison, in 2013 Mayor Rob Ford had this measure at 48%, only 44% of Torontonians believed this to be the case in 2009 during the final year of Mayor David Miller’s term, and in 1999 Mayor Mel Lastman had this benchmark – the highest ever recorded – at 79%.
Majorities believing the city is on the right track hold up in every part of the city – Old City of Toronto/Downtown and York/East York are highest (69% each) followed by Etobicoke (60%), North York (59%) and Scarborough (54%). Those most likely to believe the city is on the right track are younger (68%), those who regularly ride the TTC (65%) and those who are highly educated (66%).
Alternatively, four in 10 (38%) of Torontonians do not believe Toronto is on the right track. This negative view is most likely to be found in Scarborough (46%) followed by those in North York (41%), Etobicoke (40%) and York/East York and Old City of Toronto/Downtown each at 31%. Those preferring this perspective are more likely to be men (42%), middle aged (44%) and less educated (56%).
Six in 10 (57%) Torontonians don’t believe City Hall is spending their tax dollars wisely. And while this may seem high today, it was at 88% during the final year of Mayor David Miller’s term in 2009. Of the 57% now who don’t believe City Hall is spending their tax dollars wisely they are most likely to come from Scarborough (64%) followed by Etobicoke and North York each at 60%, the Old City of Toronto/Downtown (51%) and York /East York (49%). Those with this view are most likely to be middle aged (62%) and lower educated (71%).
Of the 43% of Torontonians who do believe City Hall spends their tax dollars wisely (this was just a mere 12% in 2009) they are most likely to come from York/East York (51%) followed by those in Old City of Toronto/Downtown (49%), Etobicoke and North York both at 40%, and Scarborough (36%). Those most likely to share this view are younger (46%) and older (45%) compared to middle aged (38%) and those who are highly educated (46%).
A sizable minority (40%) of Torontonians believe Toronto’s government doesn’t care about their part of the city. However, it’s important to note that the same question asked in 2010 generated a response from 48% who believed the government didn’t care about their part of town.
This is particularly the case for a majority who live in Scarborough (52% – but down from 71% in 2010) followed by those in North York (42% – down from 48%), Etobicoke (41% – down from 46%), York/East York (38% – down from 51%) and Old City of Toronto/Downtown (27% – down from 39%). While uniform across most demographics, those who are least educated (47%) are more likely to take this perspective.
Alternatively, a majority (60% – up from 51% in 2010) of Torontonians believe Toronto’s government cares about their part of the city with highest marks coming from the Old City of Toronto/Downtown (73% – up from 66%) followed by those in York/East York (62% – up from 49%), Etobicoke (59% – up from 53%), North York (58% – up from 48%) and Scarborough (48%). While uniform across most demographics, those who rent (65%) are most likely to feel this way.
This is particularly the case for a majority who live in Scarborough (52% – but down from 71% in 2010) followed by those in North York (42% – down from 48%), Etobicoke (41% – down from 46%), York/East York (38% – down from 51%) and Old City of Toronto/Downtown (27% – down from 39%). While uniform across most demographics, those who are least educated (47%) are more likely to take this perspective.
Alternatively, a majority (60% – up from 51% in 2010) of Torontonians believe Toronto’s government cares about their part of the city with highest marks coming from the Old City of Toronto/Downtown (73% – up from 66%) followed by those in York/East York (62% – up from 49%), Etobicoke (59% – up from 53%), North York (58% – up from 48%) and Scarborough (48%). While uniform across most demographics, those who rent (65%) are most likely to feel this way.