Former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has shared her perspective on the June 10 byelection, specifically focusing on the Ward 5 race rather than the mayoral contest.
Former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has shared her perspective on the June 10 byelection, specifically focusing on the Ward 5 race rather than the mayoral contest.
Crombie has voiced her support for Ward 5 candidate Natalie Hart, who is vying to fill the seat vacated by former councillor Carolyn Parrish, now running for mayor.
In a statement to the Mississauga News, Crombie clarified that she wasn’t formally endorsing anyone but expressed her appreciation for Hart’s policy stances aimed at fostering a more affordable and inclusive community in Malton and Britannia.
Describing Hart as a dedicated community organizer, Crombie highlighted her potential to continue the legacy she and Parrish established in Ward 5.
Crombie’s endorsement of Hart comes just a week before the election, adding weight to Hart’s campaign. Hart herself acknowledged Crombie’s longstanding ties to Ward 5, seeing Crombie’s support as a validation of her candidacy and positioning her as a strong contender among other candidates in the Ward 5 race.
Crombie’s political trajectory, from her time as a councillor representing Ward 5 to her subsequent mayoralty and recent leadership role in the Ontario Liberals, lends weight to her support of Hart, who currently serves as the general manager of the Malton BIA and has previously contested municipal and provincial elections.
Hart’s campaign focuses on addressing issues such as illegal rooming houses, expanding photo-radar use on major streets, and providing affordable city-run camps and programming for low-income families.
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