Scott Stinson: Olivia Chow cruised to a mayoral victory by promising not to break stuff — or fix it
Councillor Brad Bradford's late surge as the change candidate didn't come close to victory in the end
Olivia Chow has won a second term as mayor of Toronto, defeating challenger Brad Bradford. During the campaign, Chow highlighted her track record of progress and framed herself as a compassionate candidate, whereas Bradford urged voters to choose change. According to CityNews, Bradford had closed a 17-point polling deficit by proposing measures such as a one-year property tax freeze, land transfer tax cuts for homes under $1.1 million, and free TTC rides for certain delays.
The National Post noted that Chow's campaign focused on what she would not do, contrasting her platform with Bradford's by stating she would not freeze property taxes, conduct an aggressive spending review, or introduce a public water utility. Arutz Sheva - Israel National News reported that Chow faced criticism regarding her response to antisemitism and various controversies involving Israel.
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