Toronto's municipal government system was significantly changed in 1988, with the introduction of direct elections to the Metro Council and the elimination of control boards. Yuill ran for North York Ward 8 councillor in the 1988 Toronto election, saying "I don't want to go down to Metro.
Toronto's municipal government underwent a major transformation in 1988, with the introduction of direct voting to the Metro Council and the elimination of control boards. Yuill ran for North York Ward 8 councillor in the 1988 Toronto election, expressing reluctance to participate in Metro-level politics.