These 4 cities in the GTA are guaranteed to elect new mayors
Hundreds of municipal elections are underway across Ontario and at least four cities in the Greater Toronto Area have vacant mayoral seats up for grabs. Outgoing mayors in Ajax, Oshawa, Caledon and East Gwillimbury are not seeking re-election on Oct. 26, which means all four cities are guaranteed to get new mayors on election day. […]
As municipal elections commence across Ontario, four cities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are set to elect fresh mayors. On October 26, outgoing mayors in Ajax, Oshawa, Caledon, and East Gwillimbury are not vying for re-election, ensuring that all four GTA municipalities will welcome new leaders on that day.
Caledon's mayor, Annette Groves, made this announcement in April, revealing that her decision to step down was a result of careful consideration and gratitude. Similarly, Ajax's Shaun Collier informed the Toronto Star in May that he had achieved all he aimed to accomplish during his tenure, leading him to not run for re-election.
Oshawa's current mayor, Dan Carter, has also decided not to seek a third term. Lastly, East Gwillimbury's mayor, Virginia Hackson, has stated her intention to end her public service career after serving as mayor for a decade.
Beyond the GTA, four other Ontario cities are also projected to welcome new mayors on October 26. These include Peterborough, Guelph, Lincoln, Brock, and Orillia. Comprehensive election coverage will be broadcast by CityNews around the clock starting at 7:30 p.m. For live updates, tune in here.
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