Olivia Chow is the next TorontoMayor. Read more about the surprisingly tight election night at our live coverage here:
Olivia Chows narrowly wins Toronto mayoral by-election
She is ready to raise Toronto’s property tax, which is the lowest in the region. She has not been more specific other than to say that any increase will be “modest,” arguing that the city must determine its needs before setting the tax rate. She also promised to increase the vacant home tax and raise the land transfer tax on homes priced above $3-million.
“It’s not over till it’s over,” said David Morris, former Ontario Liberal candidate for Toronto Centre from Ms. Bailão’s headquarters.Olivia Chow took the lead just after 8:30 p.m. to loud cheers at her election night party and chants of “Olivia!” There are screams from the crowd every time the results flash across the screen.
Whoever is elected will inherit a city budget with a nearly $1-billion pandemic-related shortfall, driven partly by reduced transit revenue and increased shelter costs. In a release, the city said unspecified “earlier interruptions” were forcing polls at West Hill Apartments, on Lawrence Avenue East, Sacred Heart Catholic School, the St. Thomas Aquinas church on Glenholme Avenue and The Briton House on Mount Pleasant to stay open between 15 and 60 minutes past the usual 8 p.m. closing time. And anyone in line when these polls are due to close will be allowed to vote.
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