Mayor Claims Vote Result Proves You Won't Mind Paying His New Taxes

How did you interpret the Liberal landslide on Wednesday night?

For Grit supporters, it was an affirmation of the job Dalton McGuinty has done the last four years.

For Conservative backers, it was an implosion of their leader over the faith-based school issue.

And for Mayor David Miller? It's evidence that Toronto doesn't mind paying more taxes.

The man who wants to impose land transfer and vehicle registration levies to save the city from bankruptcy has faced fierce resistance from voters and opponents on City Council over the proposals. But Miller now claims because Toronto voted in so many Liberal MPPs despite the broken promise over the health care tax, it affirms in his mind that you don't mind forking over the money when it's really needed.

"The premier raised taxes. And he gave the City of Toronto the power to raise taxes. And his seat count in Toronto increased. And the other seats are held by the New Democrats who promised faster uploading. It's clear what the people of Toronto want.

"It's not their first choice, but people understand the circumstances of Toronto. That debate is over. They know we don't have enough money. They know they have to do something. They also know the province and the federal government have to do something. We have to do our part first though, otherwise we'll never be in a position to have Ottawa and Queen's Park act."

Council voted to defer the implementation of the taxes until after the election.

It's now done, and the Mayor claims he now has enough support to ram the unpopular charges through.

The vote on the issue will be held on October 22nd.