I was walking up Yonge street and who do I see? None other than Toronto Mayor David Miller! To be sure, I instinctively I yelped out, “Is that David Miller?”

“Yes it is!” He said in that distinctive voice of his.

I admit I was a bit star struck, even though I had my share of celebrity and other public figure encounters back in the days. But something about Miller really struck me.

Before he could walk further away I added, “You did a great job!”

“Thanks!”

If it had been former Mayor Lastman, well I don’t think he would walk so freely in downtown as David.

David doesn’t need to worry because he has worked too long and too hard. I can’t remember another mayor in recent history who has pushed so hard for expanding public transit, preserving our environment and getting guns off the streets and pushing for a whole lot of essential programs for at-risk neighborhoods. He goes as far as picking up garbage off the streets for the annual clean up day! During his off time he hangs out at neighborhood pubs to mingle with fellow folks alike.

This Harvard grad has a genuine interest and commitment in bringing good to this world and for that reason I couldn’t help but be a tad bit smitten!

I’m sad to see him go but I can at least appreciate that he set the bar high for the upcoming mayor!