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	A local newspaper, the ''Vaughan Citizen'' {{ref\|1}} has confirmed that community activist Gino Ruffolo, whose wife is currently suing the city for wrongful dismissal, will run against current ] ]. Another article{{ref\|2}} indicates Ruffolo promises to take a 20 percent paycut if he is elected. Regional Councillor ], daughter of deceased former mayor ], whose estate is also suing the city, has announced her intention to run for the mayor's position.		A local newspaper, the ''Vaughan Citizen'' {{ref\|1}} has confirmed that community activist Gino Ruffolo, whose wife is currently suing the city for wrongful dismissal, will run against current ] ]. Another article{{ref\|2}} indicates Ruffolo promises to take a 20 percent paycut if he is elected. Regional Councillor ], daughter of deceased former mayor ], whose estate is also suing the city, has announced her intention to run for the mayor's position.

	The '']'' newspaper reports that Mayor Di Biase receives a salary of $164,074 {{ref\|3}} per year, making him one of the highest-paid municipal politician in the country.{{ref\|4}} The mayor of the largest city in Canada, ] of Toronto, which is over ten times the size of Vaughan in terms of population, receives only $143,635 per year. The average salary of Vaughan councillors is $102,657 (though this differs for each councillor), compared to Toronto councillors at $85,497.		The '']'' newspaper reports that Mayor Di Biase receives a salary of $164,074 {{ref\|3}} per year, making him one of the highest-paid municipal politician in the country.{{ref\|4}} The mayor of the largest city in Canada, ] of Toronto, which is over ten times the size of Vaughan in terms of population, receives only $143,635 per year. The average salary of Vaughan councillors is $102,657 (though this differs for each councillor), compared to Toronto councillors at $85,497.

			Corporate donations to some members of council is a major issue. Mayor Michael Di Biase, Regional Councillor Mario Ferri and Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman are currently under investigation for receiving unethical donations from corporations that received major contracts and permits from the city. On Monday March 6, 2006 ] City Council made legal history by voting 12-1 to charge Mayor ] with violating the ]. Similar type action is expected to be taken against Di Biase, Ferri and Shefman.

	==Main issues==		==Main issues==

			* Corporate donations to members of council{{ref\|5}}.
	* ]-related crime and violence.		* ]-related crime and violence.
	* Transparency and tendering process.		* Transparency and tendering process.
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	#{{Note\|4}} {{cite news \| author=Urquhart, Ian \| title = MPP pay remains a thorny issue \| url=http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1148681732891 \| work= Toronto Star \| date=May 29, 2006}}		#{{Note\|4}} {{cite news \| author=Urquhart, Ian \| title = MPP pay remains a thorny issue \| url=http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1148681732891 \| work= Toronto Star \| date=May 29, 2006}}
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	==External links==		==External links==

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The 2006 Vaughan, municipal election will take place on 13 November 2006, to elect a mayor, three regional councillors and five local councillors in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is being held in conjuction with all other municipalities in Ontario. See Ontario municipal elections, 2006.

A local newspaper, the Vaughan Citizen has confirmed that community activist Gino Ruffolo, whose wife is currently suing the city for wrongful dismissal, will run against current Mayor Michael Di Biase. Another article indicates Ruffolo promises to take a 20 percent paycut if he is elected. Regional Councillor Linda Jackson, daughter of deceased former mayor Lorna Jackson, whose estate is also suing the city, has announced her intention to run for the mayor's position.

The Globe and Mail newspaper reports that Mayor Di Biase receives a salary of $164,074 per year, making him one of the highest-paid municipal politician in the country. The mayor of the largest city in Canada, David Miller of Toronto, which is over ten times the size of Vaughan in terms of population, receives only $143,635 per year. The average salary of Vaughan councillors is $102,657 (though this differs for each councillor), compared to Toronto councillors at $85,497.

Corporate donations to some members of council is a major issue. Mayor Michael Di Biase, Regional Councillor Mario Ferri and Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman are currently under investigation for receiving unethical donations from corporations that received major contracts and permits from the city. On Monday March 6, 2006 Hamilton City Council made legal history by voting 12-1 to charge Mayor Larry Di Ianni with violating the Municipal Elections Act. Similar type action is expected to be taken against Di Biase, Ferri and Shefman.