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Mayor Rob Ford has announced a community consultation meeting next Wednesday in Etobicoke, where he wants to hear from residents on whether they prefer a byelection or an appointment to fill the Ward 3 council seat vacated by newly elected Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Doug Holyday.

The meeting comes one week before a special meeting of city council to decide that question. Mr. Ford has repeatedly advocated for a byelection.

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“In the coming weeks and months, city council will be wrestling with a number of vital issues, including the 2014 budget,” the mayor said in a statement Thursday. “These important decisions will have significant impacts on the everyday lives of Toronto residents. A byelection is the only way to ensure the 52,000 residents of Ward 3 have proper representation at City Hall during these crucial debates.”

The community consultation meeting will take place next Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Silverthorn Collegiate in Etobicoke.

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