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Thunder Bay's next mayor will have to grapple with homelessness, housing crisis
Candidates say the city needs more housing, stronger policing and a workable shelter strategy as homelessness and crime remain key election issues.
- Nine candidates are vying to replace retiring mayor Parliament Ken Boshcoff in Thunder Bay's municipal election. As of Thursday morning, 9.52% of eligible voters had cast advance ballots.
- Homelessness and housing affordability dominate the race, with 1,129 individuals identified as unhoused by year-end last year. The city recently opened an 80-cabin temporary shelter village earlier this month.
- Trevor Giertuga advocates for increased police resources, citing that Thunder Bay's crime severity index increased 18 per cent from 2024 to 2025. Other candidates prioritize infrastructure investment.
- Peter Diedrich and Volker Kromm emphasize coordinating with provincial and federal partners to secure housing resources. Comuzzi warns that proposed 2027 tax freezes are unrealistic and would undermine essential services.
- Kromm urges voters to evaluate candidate skill sets beyond name recognition for the 10-year housing plan. The candidate expressed shock at low campaign enthusiasm among residents.
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Loonie PoliticsThunder Bay’s next mayor will have to grapple with homelessness, housing crisis
Candidates vying to lead one of northern Ontario's largest municipalities agree that public safety, homelessness and aging infrastructure will have to be among the top priorities for Thunder Bay's next
·Toronto, Canada
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Thunder Bay's next mayor will have to grapple with homelessness, housing crisis
Candidates vying to lead one of northern Ontario's largest municipalities agree that public safety, homelessness and aging infrastructure will have to be among the top priorities for Thunder Bay's next council.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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