What it was like reporting on Rob Ford
City hall reporter Jamie Strashin takes your questions and comments on covering Rob Ford.
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Thanks Lakshine. I really feel like I'm closing a big book today. It's hard to believe everything Ford put this city through during his four years in office. It's a time I will always remember. And I suspect this city won't soon forget. -
I am not sure what positive impact he left on Toronto. Did he stop the gravy train or even slowed it down? Thanks -
Thank you to everyone who took part with comments and questions. Thanks, Jamie for your reflection and insight.Do you have any final remarks before we wrap up this afternoon?
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Yes he was not boring. That's for sure. I think he will be remembered far beyond the scandal. I think his penny pinching ways will cast a shadow over City Hall for years to come.
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@CBCToronto I was always anxious when Mr. Ford was around, things calmed down while he was getting well. I won't miss the stress.by kayaking_canada via twitter 3/23/2016 4:14:22 PM -
I really think Rob Ford's legacy will be a complicated one. There is no way his misdeeds can or should be glossed over. They are well documented. As a politician I think he has two legacies: i think, for better or worse, people are more aware of City Hall and the role it plays in their lives. I think the way money is spent at City Hall if forever changed. He will be remembered, that is for sure.
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@CBCToronto @StrashinCBC Will he be remembered for the great things he did as Mayor, or for his personal demons?by Mootz1977 via twitter 3/23/2016 4:10:38 PM -
Thank you, Jamie. I'm going to pull in a question from Twitter.
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I took a moment last night to look back at all of the tape we shot during Ford's four years as mayor. It's amazing how many events were packed into such a short period of time. I have to admit, there were so many scandal moments, I had forgotten some.
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People love an underdog. And Rob Ford, the anti-politician, the guy that many thought was too stupid to be mayor, was able to fill that role.
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Good afternoon, everyone.Welcome to today's CBC Forum about covering city hall during the Rob Ford years.What will his legacy be? What will Toronto politics be without him?We'll have CBC Toronto's city hall reporter Jamie Strashin joining us shortly to take your comments and questions.