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News Release - City of Toronto pays tribute to former Mayor of York, Gayle Christie

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

August 19, 2024

City of Toronto pays tribute to former Mayor of York, Gayle Christie

On behalf of the City of Toronto and Toronto City Council, Mayor Olivia Chow offers her condolences on the passing of Gayle Christie, former Mayor of the Borough of York, who passed away on Wednesday, August 14.

Christie was born in Toronto and attended school at Runnymede Collegiate Institute. She was first elected as a Trustee on the Board of Education, on which she served from 1972 to 1976.

Christie was elected as Alderman for the Borough of York from 1976 to 1978. She was elected Mayor of York and served in this capacity from 1978 to 1982. She also served on Metro Toronto Council during this time.

Following her political career, Christie was a member of the Board of Directors for Air Canada, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), Humber Hospital and Yorktown Community Services.

In Christie’s honour, flags at Toronto City Hall and all civic centres will be lowered to half-mast from today. The City will advise when the half-mast period will end.

Further information about condolences and funeral or memorial arrangements will be published as they become available on the City’s Tribute webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/awards-tributes/tributes/city-of-toronto-online-condolences/.

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of the former Mayor of York, Gayle Christie, whose political career was distinguished by incredible acts of public service that continue to benefit Torontonians today. We will fondly remember her passion for the people and her the vision of creating a safe and healthy city. On behalf of the City of Toronto and my City Council colleagues, I extend my condolences to Ms. Christie’s family and loved ones.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.X.com/CityofToronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.  

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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