Layton won the election with more than double the vote total of his closest rival, Karen Sun.

His motion opposing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commissions casino expansion plans passed 40–4 in the Toronto City Council.

[12] In March 2019, Layton has put forward a motion, which was seconded by Mike Colle, to study the idea of suing oil companies over climate change.

"[14] In July 2022, Layton announced he would not stand for re-election as ward 11 city councillor, citing family reasons.

[17] In the 2013 CBC Television film Jack, he is portrayed by Conrad Sweatman as an adult and Mitchell Kummen as a child.