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The announcement of Michael Ford’s candidacy for councillor of Ward 2 Friday has prompted largely skeptical reactions from local residents, with some unsure of whether they would want another Ford representing their Ward.

Walking through the Rexdale area Monday morning, many local residents would react to the mention of the Ford’s family name with frowns and similarly disapproving looks.

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“I used to be all about Rob Ford and his family’s message,” said Talisa Taylor, a local resident who works at a mobile phone kiosk in the Woodbine Centre near Highway 27 and Rexdale Road.

“I like the whole idea of empowerment, but I’ve seen promises come and its questionable whether they are for us or if it’s just to put on a show.”

The mention of Michael Ford, 20, who works as an account executive for Deco Label and Tags, the Ford family business, also caused residents to raise concerns about his age and experience.