Howard Moscoe served as an elected member of Toronto, Metro and North York Councils for 32 years, serving on Toronto City Council for four consecutive terms from 1998 to 2010. He represented North York Spadina from 1998 to 2000, and Eglinton Lawrence from 2000 to 2010.
While a Member of Toronto City Council, he chaired the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), as well as the Licensing and Standards, Planning and Economic Development Committees. He also served on numerous committees, including the Executive, Parks and Property, Planning and Transportation, and Urban Environment and Development. He also served on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Art Committee for Public Spaces, and Canadian National Exhibition Association.
Prior to amalgamation, he was elected to the North York City Council – first as an Alderman from 1978 to 1985 and later as a City Controller from 1985 to 1988 – during which time he also served on on Metro Toronto Council. Later, he was elected as a Metro Toronto Councillor from 1988 to 1997 representing North York Spadina.
To leave a condolence message, please visit Howard Moscoe.
A service was held on Thursday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West.
A condolence motion will be tabled at the City Council meeting on June 24.
Flags on official flagpoles at Toronto City Hall, Metro Hall and the Civic Centres were flown at half-mast from May 23 until May 28, in memory of the late Howard Moscoe (former City of Toronto, Metro and North York Councillor), who passed away on May 23.