Appointee Biographies
Special Advisor, Toronto New Deal
GARY CRAWFORD
Gary Crawford, former City of Toronto Councillor is recognized as a respected leader and consensus builder by his former colleagues on Toronto City Council, Toronto city staff, and with elected officials and staff across the province. Gary sat on numerous Boards during his 12-year tenure, including successfully leading nine City budgets as Budget Chair, Executive Committee member, Chair of TOLive and Chair of Exhibition Place Board of Governors. As a practicing artist with a BFA from York University, Gary Crawford has brought a unique perspective and vision on the importance of arts and creativity in building a vibrant and successful world class city.