Toronto city council votes against renaming stadium after late mayor Rob Ford
Toronto city council has voted against naming a stadium after former mayor Rob Ford.
Council voted 24-11 against renaming the stadium at Centennial Park after Ford, who died in March 2016 at the age of 46 after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Current Mayor John Tory had recommended last week that a stadium be named after his infamous predecessor.
In a letter to council supporting the plan, Tory said Ford was known for his “unique approach to public service” and that his community involvement went well beyond politics.