Relaxing in his backyard, former mayor Philip Givens, 55, denied any political considerations were involved in his appointment to Metro Police Commiss(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Relaxing in his backyard; former mayor Philip Givens; 55; denied any political considerations were involved in his appointment to Metro Police Commission: It is too sensitive a job (the police commission) to give it as a payoff for whatever it is supposed to be a payoff for. Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey hailed appointment as an outstanding choice; but Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddel called it a reward for Givens not running in Armourdale riding.