Josh Matlow
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Josh Matlow (born November 27, 1975) is a Canadian politician who has served on the Toronto City Council representing Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's since 2010.
Quick Facts Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's, Preceded by ...
Josh Matlow | |
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Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's | |
Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Ward established |
Toronto City Councillor for Ward 22 St. Paul's | |
In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Michael Walker |
Succeeded by | Ward dissolved |
Toronto District School Board Trustee for St. Paul’s | |
In office December 1, 2003 – November 30, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Shelley Laskin |
Succeeded by | Shelley Laskin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1975-11-27) November 27, 1975 (age 48) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Ontario Liberal (2002) |
Spouse | Melissa Christine Matlow |
Alma mater | Concordia University |
Occupation |
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Website | Constituency website Campaign website |
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Matlow ran as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate in the 2002 Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey byelection, losing against Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves. Matlow was a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee between 2003 and 2010 before his election to council representing St. Paul's. He was elected to City Council following the 2010 municipal election, and was re-elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Matlow ran for mayor of Toronto in the 2023 by-election.