Frontrunners to replace outgoing Ford chief of staff Amir Remtulla.
Mark Towhey
Currently Rob Ford’s director of policy and strategic planning.
Going for him Crisis management background, which came in handy for getting early parts of Ford’s agenda through council.
Going against him Highly ideological. Towhey is a polarizing figure who’s burned bridges with many councillors.
Catch-22 for Ford Passing over Towhey would be a tricky proposition, especially since job opportunities await in the private sector. (Towhey’s got his own consulting company.)
Andrew Pask
Currently VP of municipal affairs for lobbying outfit Sutherland & Associates.
Going for him Was Ford’s council liaison and senior policy adviser. Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill connections (maybe too many) to burn.
Going against him Highly publicized falling out with former Ford chief of staff Nick Kouvalis.
Catch-22 for Ford The stink of going backwards. Out with the old, in with the older.