 He also served as vice-chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) from 1997 to 2000.Davis was known as a right-wing councillor, and often highlighted tax reduction and law-and-order issues.An ally of mayor Mel Lastman, he sought to have Howard Moscoe removed as TTC chair in 1999 In 1998, Davis was one of 13 councillors to vote against same-sex benefits for city employees.