In the west end NDP incumbent David White was defeated by Derwyn Shea and 23-year-old Tom Jakobek won a surprise victory in the Beaches to replace retiring NDPer Pat Sheppard.

The biggest upset of the night was in downtown Toronto where Gordon Chong, who served on the executive at both the city and Metro, was defeated by newcomer Jack Layton.

Results are taken from the November 9, 1982, Toronto Star and might not exactly match final tallies.

Ward 6 Alderman John Sewell resigned on February 6, 1984, to become a columnist at The Globe and Mail; the remaining Ward 6 Alderman Jack Layton was appointed a Metro Councillor.

Ward 7 Alderman David Reville resigned on April 1, 1985, to contest the 1985 Provincial Election and was not replaced.

Dave Johnson easily won the mayoral race to replace Alan Redway who retired to run for federal office.

[17] (4 elected) In the borough of York, Alan Tonks defeated Gayle Christie for mayor in the only Metro race that saw an upset victory.