Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to run for re-election
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has announced her intention to run for re-election in the upcoming municipal election. Chow, who made history as the first Asian descent mayor and the first woman since the city's amalgamation, aims to continue her focus on making Toronto more affordable and safe. The election is set for October 26, with several candidates already in the race.
- ▪Olivia Chow will seek a second term as Toronto's mayor in the municipal election.
- ▪She was elected in 2023 and is the first person of Asian descent to serve as mayor.
- ▪Chow's political career spans four decades, including roles as a school board trustee and a member of the House of Commons.
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Open this photo in gallery:Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, during a FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour event at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square on Monday.Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountToronto Mayor Olivia Chow will be seeking a second term in this year’s municipal election, she announced Monday.Chow said in a press release she plans to continue focusing on her work as mayor for the time being, with “plenty of time for campaigning in the fall.”“There is more we can do to make Toronto more affordable, caring and safe.
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