Incumbent Toronto councillor makes last-minute switch to run in vacant ward
Dianne Saxe, who has represented University Rosedale since 2022, had been set to face off against Mike Layton, who served in the ward from 2010.
In the final days of the Toronto municipal election nomination period, Dianne Saxe, a veteran councillor, unexpectedly made a last-minute change in her race. Saxe, who represented University Rosedale since 2022, had been set to face off against Mike Layton, another well-known councillor, in the same ward. However, Saxe opted to shift to the Toronto Danforth ward, where incumbent Paula Fletcher is not seeking re-election.
Saxe expressed her enthusiasm for the new challenge, highlighting her long-standing commitment to issues such as revitalizing the Don River and protecting the waterfront. The deadline for nominations was set for 2 p.m. on Friday, and several high-profile candidates entered the race in the days leading up to the deadline. Among them were former Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith in the Beaches—East York ward and former Liberal MP Shaun Chen in Scarborough North.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) emphasized the importance of public service and highlighted that the certification of candidates would be completed by municipal clerks on Monday. Polling indicates that mayor candidate Olivia Chow currently leads the race by roughly 11 points, with Coun. Brad Bradford in second place, followed by former federal minister Chris Alexander in third.
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