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Politics is an interesting racket out there, and I never thought in all my years of covering stuff on the film industry would I randomly be talking to someone who was running for mayor. But he did have some experience in film work and has chatted with film types. Who? Brian Crombie, a man of many talents, and a resume of assorted jobs that he could solve all of the city’s problems, maybe even all of Toronto’s problems. Currently, Brian wants to be Mississauga’s next mayor, and with what he has planned, you’ll probably wish you were living there just to vote for him after reading this. That by-election is coming up fast....

As you may know I am Chair of Transit Alliance a GTA wide civic advocacy group: https://transitalliance.ca. My recent The Brian Crombie Hour show on Friday, May 31st, at 6 pm was about transit: https://youtu.be/xIPtGTRz6TM. I have done a TEDx talk on transformational transit: https://youtu.be/bF7hM0JLJg0. The most transformation transit for Mississauga would be all day two way frequent GO service on the Mississauga Milton line. The Neptis foundation report from 2014 and the Big Move said it was a 8:1 benefit to cost ratio project, the highest in the GTA and probably in North American...

We are excited to share some great news! Brian Crombie was featured on CP24 Breakfast this morning, where he discussed crucial issues facing Mississauga and his vision for the city. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from Brian about his plans to address taxes, housing affordability, transit, and public safety. Key Highlights from the Interview: Taxes: Brian emphasized the urgent need to address the rising tax rates in Mississauga and Peel, which are increasing at rates far above inflation...

Candidates vying to be Mississauga’s next mayor are squaring off on Wednesday night, May 29th, for a key debate hosted by the United Way Greater Toronto. Leading candidates Alvin Tedjo, Brian Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, and George Tavares are attending. Watch the full debate on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jIwfSwp2nJg

On May 29th, United Way Greater Toronto, Sheridan College, Mississauga Board of Trade and the Metamorphosis Network will host leading mayoral candidates for a debate on the critical social and economic challenges facing Mississauga. The debate will provide residents of Mississauga with an opportunity to hear the candidates’ vision for the future of the City, which is celebrating 50 years since its incorporation. Mississauga has seen tremendous growth in its development into a major urban center...

Tonight, Thursday, May 23rd, 7:00 to 9:00 pm there will be: ✅ Mississauga Mayoral By-Election Debate hosted by Food Banks Mississauga. Watch it virtually on CityNews 24/7 Livestream... click here: https://bit.ly/3KglJk0. The mayoral candidates who will be participating in the debate are: 📌 Alvin Tedjo, 📌 Dipika Damerla, 📌 Stephen Dasko, and 📌 Brian Crombie. This debate will be moderated by Mark McAllister, Senior Journalist, CityNews and livestreamed on CityNews.

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...

As a candidate vying for the position of Mayor in Mississauga, I've encountered significant hurdles in accessing local debates, hinting at a concerning bias towards certain incumbent councillors. It all began on May 6th when I was inexplicably excluded from the TOPCA Mayoralty debate—a decision that seems arbitrary and undemocratic, particularly coming from an organization advocating for the voice of unelected individuals, which adds an ironic twist to the situation. The following day, May 7th, MIRANET followed suit, citing limited space as they excluded me from their debate, despite only five participants showing up...

Monday, May 6th, TOPCA excluded me from their debate saying I didn’t register early enough even though the deadline for nominations was well known. All the current Councillors got a seat at the table. Tuesday, May 7th, MIRANET excluded me from their debate saying they only had room for six, though only five showed up. Not one newcomer was welcome at this table. Is the fix in? Both these organizations say they are for greater community voice […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brian Crombie Launches Candidacy for Mayor of Mississauga, Promising Bold Leadership and Visionary Solutions from an Outsider Perspective Mississauga, Ontario, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – Today, respected community leader and longtime Mississauga resident Brian Crombie officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Mississauga in the upcoming by-election on June 10th. With a deep-rooted commitment to public service and a clear vision for the city’s future, Brian Crombie aims to usher in a new era […]