Who was Toronto's "tiny, perfect mayor"?

David Edward Crombie (born April 24, 1936) is a Canadian politician, professor and consultant. Crombie served as mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978. In federal politics, he served as a Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament from 1978 to 1988 serving in several cabinet positions.

Crombie was enormously popular as mayor, being re-elected in 1974 and 1976 with large majorities. Because of his great public appeal and small stature, he was repeatedly described in the media as the city's "tiny, perfect mayor".

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I'm from Toronto so I know. Don't think the U.S. and U.K would though.

Elaine GIbson

Thank you for a Canadian question!

Raymond Cardona

I live in the GTA and I remember David Crombie well he was a good mayor Bonnie

Mark Yakabuski

His son (sadly no longer with us) Jonathan may be better known outside of Canada as he was Gilbert in the Megan Follow’s “Anne of Green Gables” that was syndicated around the world.