With just three weeks left to go, the four leading mayoral candidates met to debate issues facing condominium owners.

By Oct. 25, Rob Ford, George Smitherman, Rocco Rossi and Joe Pantalone will have participated in about 110 debates.

A few more than 100 people attended Thursday’s forum, put on by the Canadian Condominium Institute, Toronto & Area Chapter. Condos make up about 12 per cent of Toronto households and nearly half of the city’s residents live in one.

Some highlights:

Biggest surprise: Joe Pantalone promised that if elected, within the first two years he would “act upon” the unfair property-tax rates for condo owners. (Condo dwellers occupy less space and often use fewer city services, such as garbage collection.)

“It’s only fair that their taxes be commensurate.”

So lefty Joe said he wants to reduce taxes and — wait for it — right-wingers Rob Ford and Rocco Rossi disagreed. Rossi said that since 20 per cent of Torontonians are in condos, “a significant change to the rate would be an enormous number,” making a reduction unrealistic. Ford said it was a provincial issue.

Least surprising moment(s): Ford promised to end the “gravy train.” Rossi mentioned he was the proud son of immigrants. Pantalone said things aren’t so bad.

Oh, and the dog ate my homework: George Smitherman arrived an hour and five minutes late after an editorial board meeting with the Toronto Sun ran late — so he said.

Rossi had to leave 30 minutes early, but he had a note so he was excused.

Best actual point: In talking about his transit plan, Ford vowed to get rid of streetcars, which clog streets.

Joe Pantalone: “You know, streetcars are one of the things that define this city. Tourists love it. … by the way (getting rid of them would mean) wasting the $50 million we spent the last couple of years replacing all the tracks. Talk about waste. We’ve just invested in this area and he wants to throw it away. I guess it’s okay when Rob Ford throws it away.”

Gallery jaw-dropper: The moderator opens the floor to questions. Dr. Marvin Kay steps to the microphone.

Kay: “I’m a physician and I look upon you as a possible patient.”

(Smitherman mouths: “Wow.” Rocco Rossi and Joe Pantalone exchange shocked glances. The crowd goes deathly silent, then giggles. Ford looks irritated.

Kay: “I’m concerned about your weight. Do you think you’ll be able to handle the entire four-year term?”

Ford: “You know what, there’s no secret that I’m a big guy. I’ve been a big guy my whole life. The doctor says I’m healthy, I got to lose a few pounds, but, I sort of think that’s offensive . . . I thought that only came from my opponents . . . hopefully I can lose some weight, but I’m in great shape and I’m ready to do this job.”

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After-zinger: Following the debate, Smitherman said, “I think there’s much more serious questions to ask about his fitness for office, especially related to his inability to make up a budget plan that actually is doable.”

Talking point that could work as a rally chant: “The status quo, has to go, down at city hall.” (Ford discussing how the city deals with contracting out services.)