Bradford, Chow go back-and-forth on property tax increases during Toronto mayoral debate
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford promised to freeze property taxes for his first year if elected mayor during the first candidates’ debate as incumbent Olivia Chow said she has spent her first years as mayor cleaning up a budget mess left by the previous city council. The debate, hosted by the Toronto Board of Trade, features the top three candidates: […]
Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow engaged in a heated debate over property tax increases during a televised discussion hosted by the Toronto Board of Trade. Bradford pledged to freeze property taxes in his first year if elected, while Chow claimed she had been cleaning up a budget mess left by the previous council.
The debate, featuring the top three candidates - Chow, Bradford, and Chris Alexander - was streamed live on CityNews 24/7. Bradford argued that families needed relief from tax increases, while Chow pointed out Bradford's responsibility for a $2 billion budget shortfall during his time as vice-chair of the Budget Committee. Chow has previously stated her intention to keep property taxes "at or around" the rate of inflation each year.
Since becoming mayor, Chow has implemented two significant property tax hikes, including a 9.5% increase in 2024. Alexander criticized Bradford's expensive campaign promises, suggesting Bradford would fund them through a tax cut.
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