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Toronto’s mayor, as is often noted, is only one vote, which means that who he has around him matters. As John Tory’s Dec. 2 inauguration day — and the big reveal of his cabinet-like executive — fast approaches, thePost‘s Natalie Alcoba takes a look at some names that could turn out to be big players in the next term. The executive comprises the mayor, his deputy and the chairs of the seven standing committees (all roles selected by the mayor) and four additional members of council, as picked by council on the recommendation of the striking committee, which the mayor chairs.

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Denzil Minnan-Wong

The long-time representative of Don Valley East and public works chairman during the Ford years, he has long been a Tory ally. That loyalty could translate into a major role for him during the next four years, perhaps that of deputy mayor. The deputy mayor in past terms sometimes served as a whip of sorts, helping to rally votes to the mayor’s cause, and often was the face of the administration at public functions.

Jaye Robinson

A second-term suburban councillor whose vocal criticism of Rob Ford during the crack scandal led to her ouster from his executive, Ms. Robinson’s name has also been floated around the corridors of city hall as a possible choice for deputy mayor, a position that Mr. Tory might use to make a statement about his administration. Prior to her election in 2010, she held a senior management role in the city’s economic development department. She endorsed Mr. Tory for mayor.