She applied to replace Anthony Perruzza as North York 's fifth ward councillor in 1990 , after Perruzza was elected to the provincial legislature .
Council decided to nominate an interim replacement rather than hold a by - election .
She applied to replace Anthony Perruzza as North York 's fifth ward councillor in 1990 , after Perruzza was elected to the provincial legislature and council decided to nominate an interim replacement rather than hold a by - election .