Episode 12: The 6ix Councillor Michael Layton

I kickstart a new series called "The 6ix Councillors" where I try to find out more about the councillors who run the City of Toronto. Our first councillor is Michael Layton, who represents Ward 19: Trinity-Spadina, and his dad is Toronto and NDP legend Jack Layton. Below are the questions I asked the Councillor and the time in the recording in which each question was asked: (00:28) How has the Trinity-Spadina riding changed over the 25+ years you’ve lived there? (01:30) What is your earliest politics related memory? (03:29) Why should we care about the environment? (04:51) What do you have to say to people that are skeptical about climate change and the cost it takes to implement green initiatives? (07:55) What is Council doing to make Toronto more sustainable? (10:29) Car vs Public Transit vs Bike…how can Torontonians collectively improve their commute? (13:17) What do you think has been your greatest achievement so far as City Councillor? (15:27) What piece of advice from your dad, the great Jack Layton, has stuck with you to this day? (18:14) Do you see yourself running for higher office, such as being an MPP, or MP in the future? Website: http://www.thenullspace.net/podcast/ep12-city-councillor-michael-layton