Chow and Bradford face off in first Toronto mayoral debate since Alexander dropped out
Incumbent Olivia Chow and Councillor Brad Bradford will face off Tuesday night in the first Toronto mayoral debate since Chris Alexander dropped out of the race. Alexander made the announcement earlier on Tuesday, saying he did not see a path to success and wanted to make the decision ahead of advance voting starting. The debate, […]
Incumbent Olivia Chow and Councillor Brad Bradford are set to clash in the inaugural Toronto mayoral debate since Chris Alexander's unexpected withdrawal from the race. Alexander disclosed his decision on Tuesday, explaining that he saw no viable path to victory and preferred to finalize his choice prior to advance voting commencing.
The debate, organized by the United Way, will take place at the Toronto Metropolitan University. Candidates will be quizzed on a diverse array of issues impacting city residents, such as affordable housing, economic accessibility, public safety, transportation, and support for newcomers. In related news, Chris Alexander has decided to step down from the Toronto mayoral race. Advance voting begins on Tuesday, with voting in the municipal election scheduled for October 26.
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