Notable quotes from the 2014 Toronto municipal election

From concession speeches to one-liners from pundits, we’ve compiled some of the best “they said it” moments from election night in Toronto:

“Ladies and gentlemen, the people have spoken and tonight we begin the work of building ‘one Toronto’ — a prosperous, fair, respected and caring Toronto. Together and like never before, we begin building ‘Toronto the Great.'” — John Tory

“I want to congratulate John Tory and his team on a job well done… (To crowd of Ford supporters, booing) no, no, no, no, no this has been a — guys, no, no, no, no, no. No. This has been — no, guys, let me finish here. No, no — congratulations John, this has been a grueling campaign and the people have made their decision. While this is not the result we had hoped for, this is what the good people of Toronto have decided.” — Doug Ford

“Children are going to school hungry in this city. Too many young people are looking for jobs and too many families are looking for affordable homes. Too many people are stuck in traffic gridlock. And too many people are living in poverty. John, you’ve just been given a chance to do something about it.” — Olivia Chow

“We knew it was an uphill battle when the doctor came in and said, ‘you can’t continue going on,’ and I said ‘I don’t think you know Rob Ford. We’re moving on.'” — Rob Ford

“I’m very happy that John Tory won. We need a mayor of Toronto that will work with the municipalities of the Greater Toronto Area. We are the economic engine of Canada and we’re not operating on all cylinders by any means.” — Hazel McCallion

“This is a referendum on the Fords. Simple as that. all the other issues…yes, people are interested in that, but the underlying theme is ‘do we want more Ford? Or no Ford?'” — Royson James, Toronto Star columnist

“(The Fords) are rock stars. But not everyone likes their music.” — John Stall, 680News political specialist

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