Following the resignation of Ward 5 local councillor, Susan Kadis on July 9, 2004, a by-election was held on November 25, 2004.
Candidates
Mayor
Candidate
Votes
%
Michael Di Biase(incumbent via appointment)
26,113
62.98
Robert Craig
15,351
37.02
Regional Council
Candidate
Votes
%
Mario Ferri
20,767
21.07
Linda Jackson
20,368
20.67
Joyce Frustaglio(incumbent)
19,891
10.18
Gino Rosati (incumbent via appointment)
19,349
12.9
Bernie Green
9,719
9.86
Joanna Lionti
8,466
8.59
Because Mario Ferri received the highest vote count among the candidates for Regional Councillor, he was styled as the acting Mayor in cases where the Mayor is unavailable. However commonly confused, this is a different role than being the Deputy Mayor