Olivia Chow wins second term as Toronto mayor in nail-biter with Bradford
A pesky and persistent Brad Bradford may have been nipping at the heels of Olivia Chow, but in the end, he got the boot. Torontonians voted to give Chow a second mandate as mayor on Monday night, ending Bradford’s improbable comeback story. Back in September, Bradford trailed by as many as 17 points — a […]
In a close election, Olivia Chow secured her second term as Toronto's mayor on Monday night, ending Bradford's comeback story. Brad Bradford, the persistent challenger, trailed by as many as 17 points in September but gradually closed the gap with campaign promises like freezing property taxes, reducing land transfer taxes, and providing free TTC rides.
His support surged after Chris Alexander withdrew from the race, leaving the outcome uncertain. Chow, the first woman and first Chinese-Canadian mayor since amalgamation, emphasized Toronto's values of unity, care, and strength. She confidently stated, "I’m feeling great because at the end of the day, I believe Toronto is a place where people support each other, care for each other, stand up for each other, and they know that we are stronger together."
The election also centered on contentious issues such as bike lane removal, water bill reductions, and transit investments. Bradford, the former urban planner and councillor, aimed to enhance safety and address congestion, proposing to hire 1,000 new police officers and prioritize the Eglinton East LRT. Despite Bradford's efforts, Chow's vision of a compassionate, unified Toronto resonated with voters, securing her a second term as mayor.
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