In Toronto, Councilman Brad Braford confirms he will run for outgoing Mayor John Tory and makes road safety a priority of his campaign.
In a brief statement, Mr Bradford says he wants to be mayor strong
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The issue of security in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system has been in the news for several months.
She returned to the scene this week when a teenager was stabbed to death at a tube station in an unprovoked attack on Saturday, police say.
For Councilor Bradford, it is necessary to walk the talk.
” People are afraid to take the subway. »
In a video posted to social media, he claims that the CTT has $15 million in an emergency fund to spend immediately
to increase security.
The family man is also urging federal and state governments to work with the city, noting that mental health issues, addiction and poverty are at stake.
Among Brad Bradford’s other priorities: make the city more affordable
and facilitate travel.
other candidates
The official nomination period for the mayoral election begins on Monday.
Among the other candidates who have already confirmed they will be in the running are ex-Police Commissioner Mark Saunders and former councilwoman Ana Bailão. Former NDP MP Olivia Chow says she is considering running.
The mayoral election will take place on April 26.
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