Mayoral opponents critical of Chow’s pledge to keep property taxes ‘at or around’ inflation
Mayor Olivia Chow says she plans to keep property taxes "at or around" the rate of inflation each year if she's reelected but her opponents called into question that commitment
Mayoral hopefuls are questioning Mayor Olivia Chow’s pledge to keep property taxes "at or around" inflation if she secures re-election. Despite implementing significant tax hikes during her tenure, including a record 9.5% increase in 2024, opponents argue she hasn't delivered on her commitment. Chris Alexander and Brad Bradford, both running against Chow, have criticized her record of over 18% tax hikes in the past three years.
Alexander doubts Chow's ability to restrain spending and fix Toronto's budgetary framework, citing her failure to address major issues. Bradford's campaign echoes this sentiment, stating voters shouldn't trust Chow's promises of modest tax increases, given her history of over 20% tax hikes in a short period. Both candidates have vowed to present detailed plans for managing Toronto's finances, but critics are skeptical about Chow's ability to deliver on her tax pledge.
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