Markus O'Brien Fehr (@markusobf) 's Twitter Profile
Markus O'Brien Fehr

@markusobf

Recovering ex-political staffer now working on city building and education. #Willowdale dad, volunteer & community organizer. (he/him)

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calendar_today16-01-2012 21:26:35

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Blown away by 1,500 delegates in Hamilton for #OLPAGM. Great energy in the room adopting a 1-member-1-vote system for the coming Ontario Liberal Party | Parti Libéral de l'Ontario Leadership campaign. A lot to build on here. Looking forward to rolling up my sleeves.

Blown away by 1,500 delegates in Hamilton for #OLPAGM. Great energy in the room adopting a 1-member-1-vote system for the coming <a href="/OntLiberal/">Ontario Liberal Party | Parti Libéral de l'Ontario</a> Leadership campaign. A lot to build on here. Looking forward to rolling up my sleeves.
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Missing from this piece - that ⁦Doug Ford⁩ has stripped cities’ ability to collect funds to provide infrastructure for this growth. A plan to deal with that gap is something I hope to hear about from mayoral hopefuls. #topoli thestar.com/business/2023/…

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For those wondering about the #topoli mayoral race, this from ⁦Edward Keenan Doesn’t factor in are the new strong mayor powers that could land in the lap of a winner with 20% of the vote in a low turnout by election. Stakes are enormous. ⁩ thestar.com/opinion/star-c…

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First #March25 parade on the #Danforth this afternoon celebrating Greek independence. Proud of my guys celebrating their heritage and marching proudly with the community.

First #March25 parade on the #Danforth this afternoon celebrating Greek independence. Proud of my guys celebrating their heritage and marching proudly with the community.
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Thanks to @anabailaoto for joining a packed John McKenzie House in #Willowdale for Coffee & Politics today. She was thoughtful and passionate in addressing the future of Toronto. Ana clearly offers the leadership our city needs. #topoli #toelxn23

Thanks to @anabailaoto for joining a packed John McKenzie House in #Willowdale for Coffee &amp; Politics today. She was thoughtful and passionate in addressing the future of Toronto. Ana clearly offers the leadership our city needs. #topoli #toelxn23
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This is the missing part of Toronto’s affordable housing debate. #TOpoli The ‘15-minute city’ idea is key to solving Canada’s housing crisis theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

This is the missing part of Toronto’s affordable housing debate. #TOpoli

The ‘15-minute city’ idea is key to solving Canada’s housing crisis theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…
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Thanks Matt Elliott for profiling what continues to be an important issue for our community and our city. One edit - during consultation, leadership of many of #Willowdale neighbourhood associations were supportive of this project and should not be painted with one brush.

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Have to give kudos to Mayor Olivia Chow 🇨🇦 and Doug Ford for putting differences aside and announcing a working group to find a “new deal” for Toronto budget. With a $1.5 billion shortfall it’s critical to have all hands on deck. I’m hopeful Ottawa will follow suit. #topoli

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Thanks to all the City Councillors, City staff and community members who supported this project and worked hard to keep it from falling apart amidst adversity. Lives will be saved by creating this type of housing and countless more lives improved dramatically. #TOpoli

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Credit to David Rider for being on this story from the start. Let’s hope the saga can now have the positive ending it deserves - with 59 people having a roof over their heads.

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I fought with PF&R over tobogganing 5 years ago. #Willowdale signs were taken down. If the City wants to end a fundamental recreational activity, should be done in consultation with communities and a transparent policy posted - with every effort made to keep hills open. #TOpoli

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How dare the City reduce harm and save lives with our tax dollars? Are you serious? You’re seeking public office in #Willowdale? #DoBetter

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So let me get this straight - since your post comes without context or source - the candidate running for the Conservative Party nomination in #Willowdale is suggesting because there is a growing opioid crisis in Canada, the answer is to eliminate all harm reduction facilities?

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Great Toronto Star feature on #MaryWard CSS today. As a graduate from 30 years back I’ll vouch for the life lessons we took with us - becoming self starters and functioning in the real world. Some excellent staff then - and I’m sure still today. #TCDSB thestar.com/news/gta/insid…

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Very sad news for Toronto Council. The city lost a highly dedicated public servant. My condolences to her family, staff and community.