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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Announces Bid for Re-Election
Chow enters the race after property tax hikes of 9.5% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025 drew criticism from challenger Brad Bradford.
- On Monday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow officially announced her re-election bid for the upcoming municipal election, confirming her candidacy after months of speculation.
- Citing affordability as a key priority, the 2026 budget included what Chow called a "modest" 2.2 per cent property tax hike, following increases of 9.5 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025.
- Traffic congestion remains a top concern for Torontonians, prompting the city to hire 100 traffic agents and appoint a Chief Congestion Officer to address persistent travel delays.
- Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, who ran against Chow in 2023, has entered the race and previously criticized her property tax increases as making life "unaffordable."
- Municipal elections are set for October 26, but Chow plans to focus on city business for now, stating there is "plenty of time for campaigning in the fall.
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