Frances Nunziata
Frances Nunziata | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Nunziata in 2010 | |
| Speaker of Toronto City Council | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Toronto City Councillor for Ward 5 (York South–Weston) | |
| Assumed office January 1, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Mayor of York | |
| In office 1994–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Fergy Brown |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished (municipal amalgamation) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1950 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Relatives | John Nunziata (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Frances Nunziata (born c. 1950) is a Canadian municipal politician. She has served on Toronto City Council since the city's amalgamation in 1998, representing the area now known as York South–Weston. Since December 1, 2010, she has been the Speaker of Council. Before amalgamation, she served as Mayor of the former City of York from 1994 to 1997.
She is the sister of former Member of Parliament John Nunziata and the aunt of Toronto District School Board trustee Patrick Nunziata.
Early life
[edit]Nunziata was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Before entering politics, she worked as an accounting clerk and became active in civic issues through the Harwood Ratepayers Association.[1]
Political career
[edit]City of York
[edit]Nunziata was first elected as a school board trustee for the City of York in 1985.[1] She was elected to York City Council in 1988, defeating incumbent Gary Bloor.[2] In 1994, she challenged incumbent Fergy Brown and was elected Mayor of York.[3] She served until 1997, when the City of York was amalgamated into Toronto.
Toronto City Council
[edit]Following amalgamation, Nunziata was elected to represent Ward 11, later reconfigured into Ward 5 (York South–Weston).[4]
Nunziata has focused on public safety, infrastructure renewal, and affordable housing throughout her tenure.[1] She played a role in negotiations that led to a stop for the Union Pearson Express in Weston and has supported community revitalization projects including park upgrades, seniors’ housing, and youth programs.[5]
On December 7, 2010, Nunziata was elected by council as Speaker of Toronto City Council.[6] She has since been re-elected to the position by her council colleagues at the start of each new term.[7]
Nunziata currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee and is a member of several city boards and committees, including the Audit Committee, Etobicoke York Community Council, CreateTO Board, and Toronto Parking Authority.[1]
In the 2022 Toronto municipal election, Nunziata was re-elected in Ward 5 (York South–Weston) with 10,077 votes to Chiara Padovani’s 9,983, a margin of 94 votes.[8]
Community initiatives
[edit]Nunziata has been active in community projects through her ward office, supporting neighbourhood improvement associations, local business improvement areas (BIAs), and youth programming. Her office has collaborated with the Weston Village BIA and Mount Dennis BIA on beautification and small business initiatives.[1] She has also supported affordable housing projects, seniors' programs, and community policing initiatives.[1]
Integrity Commissioner report (2024)
[edit]In July 2024, the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Toronto released a report regarding the use of constituent contact information in the 2022 municipal election.[9][10] The report concluded that Nunziata had breached Articles 5 and 7 of the City Council Code of Conduct by transferring constituent email information to her campaign without explicit consent, and recommended a reprimand by City Council.[11]
Electoral record
[edit]| Year | Ward / Position | Votes | % | Main opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ward 5 York South–Weston | 10,077 | 47.61% | Chiara Padovani (9,983 – 47.16%) |
| 2018 | Ward 5 York South–Weston | 8,425 | 32.18% | Frank Di Giorgio |
| 2014 | Ward 11 | 13,201 | 71.33% | Jose Garcia (3,212 – 17.36%) |
| 2010 | Ward 11 | 10,544 | 66.79% | Fulvio Sansone (2,290 – 14.51%) |
| 2006 | Ward 11 | 6,469 | 49.60% | Paul Ferreira (4,812 – 36.90%) |
| 2003 | Ward 11 | 9,819 | 77.98% | Rosemarie Mulhall (2,772 – 22.02%) |
- Sources: City of Toronto – City Clerk official declarations.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Nunziata is a longtime resident of York South–Weston. She has served continuously in elected office since 1985 and describes her work as focused on neighbourhood safety, local infrastructure, and community engagement.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "About Frances". Councillor Frances Nunziata. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Members of Council – Councillor Frances Nunziata". City of Toronto. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Councillor Frances Nunziata". City of Toronto. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Past Toronto Election Results". Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Councillor pushes for UP Express stop in Weston". Toronto Sun. 2015-06-03.
- ^ "City Council elects Frances Nunziata as Speaker; John Parker as Deputy Speaker". City of Toronto. 2010-12-08. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Members of Council – Councillor Frances Nunziata". City of Toronto. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Declaration of Results for the 2022 Toronto Municipal Election" (PDF). City of Toronto – City Clerk. 2022-10-24. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Agenda Item 2024.CC20.7 – Report on Councillor Frances Nunziata's Use of Constituents' Personal Information during the 2022 Municipal Election". City of Toronto. 2024-07-24. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ Batty, Jonathan (2024-07-17). Report on Councillor Frances Nunziata’s Use of Constituent Contact Information (PDF) (Report). Office of the Integrity Commissioner, City of Toronto. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ Bond, Meredith; Melissa Nakhavoly (2024-07-23). "Bradford, Nunziata used constituent information during recent elections: Integrity Commissioner". CityNews. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- ^ "Declaration of Results for the 2022 Toronto Municipal Election" (PDF). City of Toronto – City Clerk. 2022-10-24. Retrieved October 18, 2025.