David Soknacki
News
Here is a selection of media reports on my activities
Downsview Park is charged with turning 572 acres of former military base into a sustainable organization without access to public funds. As such, it must find outside revenues and operate profitably. Adapting to change is proving difficult for some neighbours, tenants and stakeholders. A fair summary of the issues can be found in a Globe and Mail story about one of the Park’s tenants.
Museum's Final 'Last Post', Globe and Mail, 10 Nov 11
As the pace of change picks up at Downsview Park, there is considerable attention about the development process. The Toronto Star's Chris Hume took a different approach by interpreting the Park's transformation.
Downsview Park Takes Shape, Toronto Star, 31 May 11
The Toronto Sun's Sue-Ann Levy is never one to shy away from controversy. She used my remarks at a Board of Trade presentation to challenge mayoral candidates to deal with large budgets that grow faster than inflation.
Plan Short on New Ideas, Toronto Sun, 31 Sep 10
Managing the City's police budget has been a municipal problem for years. With about 90% of the expense associated with labour costs, I suggested that the Province directly become involved in determining the wage rates.
Let province handle police salaries, National Post, 22 March 10
Prior to the last municipal election, I was invited by the Toronto Board of Trade to participate as a panellist to discuss challenges for the upcoming term.