Maria Rizzo

Maria Rizzo was first elected in 1982 as a School Trustee representing separate school electors on the North York Board of Education. She was elected as a North York Councillor in 1991 and served two terms. She served as Deputy Mayor on the Executive with Mayor Mel Lastman as well as budget chief for city departments. She lost her seat in the 1995 election when the city was amalgamated. At that time, she joined City of Toronto Councillors Howard Moscoe and John Filion as an Executive Assistant to handle planning, zoning, site plans and committee of adjustment matters.

In the 2003 election, Maria was elected to the TCDSB and has been a trustee ever since. Maria Rizzo has served in various capacities including Vice-Chair of the Board. Committee membership has included Corporate Services, Student Achievement, Governance, By-law, Compensation, Budget, Communication, Spanish Advisory, Parent Involvement and Sweatshop Free Committees.