GLOBALNEWS.CA. May 13th.

The Mississauga mayoral by-election is just weeks away, and with 20 candidates on the ballot, voters have plenty of names to choose from. Advance polls will be held at Mississauga city hall on May 24 and 25. On June 1 and 2, advance polls will open at locations across the city. Election day is June 10. To help voters decide whom they want to cast a ballot for, using contact information listed on the City of Mississauga website, Global News reached out to each of the 20 mayoral candidates and asked them what they believe the most pressing issue is for voters. Candidates were asked the following question: In 100 words or less, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing Mississauga voters, and what will you do to address it? The responses below were received from the candidates. They are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Some may be slightly over the word limit. Responses may have been edited for grammar and/or conciseness.

Brian Crombie: Our municipal democracy has failed us. With only a 21 per cent turnout in city elections, voters feel disconnected and disillusioned. Housing affordability, misleading tax increases, budget mismanagement, worsening congestion, and rising crime plague our city. People perceive city hall as indifferent and ineffective. Yet, amidst these challenges lies an opportunity for transformation. I propose a new era of accountability and community empowerment. To address this, I’ll prioritize listening and accountability. I’ll introduce municipal referendums and term limits to empower citizens and combat incumbency. Rebuilding trust through community engagement and revitalizing public spaces is crucial. Mississauga must evolve into a thriving city, not merely one that survives...

Full article: https://globalnews.ca/news/10485394/mississauga-mayor-byelection-candidates-issues/