Jim Hart (Ontario politician)


Jim Hart is a Canadian municipal politician who was appointed to Toronto City Council in 2017 to represent Ward 44 following the death in office of Ron Moeser. He was endorsed via a letter to council by Moeser's widow, Heather. As of September 30, 2019, Hart was appointed to the Toronto Police Services Board for a three-year term. On October 22, 2019, he was elected interim Chair of the Board.
Hart retired in 2014 after working for the City of Toronto government for 31 years. He is a former general manager of the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division and also served as assistant to Moeser.
Hart stated during his speech to council that if appointed, he will not seek re-election in the next Toronto election.