Before becoming mayor, he served 15 years on Etobicoke's council as alderman and controller. From 1998 to 2000 he was a member of Toronto City Council, but was defeated in the 2000 Toronto municipal election.
Prior to his mayoral role, he served for 15 years on Etobicoke's council as alderman and controller. From 1998 to 2000, he was a member of Toronto City Council but lost the 2000 Toronto municipal election.