Bonnie Crombie’s latest push for secession has grabbed some attention and is injecting some intrigue into mayoral race in Mississauga which lacks a high-profile challenger.
The City of Mississauga is turning 50 years old in two years. Created in 1974, the city west of Toronto has gradually evolved into a bustling metropolitan – the third largest in Ontario.
Crombie says separating from Peel Region is long overdue. Since getting elected eight years ago, the 62-year-old has advocated for Mississauga's independence, which she says will allow it to control its own "destiny" like other cities in Ontario, including its neighbour Toronto. The Region of Peel oversees the delivery of several services in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. They include policing, paramedics, roads and traffic lights, running water, waste management, childcare and social services, and affordable housing.
"So, if we cut red tape and reduce the duplication of services at the regional level, we can speed up development and get more affordable housing built."and decided not to change the current systems. While she does not have the power to make the exit happen, Crombie says she will keep pushing the provincial government to act on her request if she gets re-elected as mayor again.
"People want to see a person with vision. They want to see people who can think outside the box, a new face, a new vision," he said. "And I think we bring that to the table to the city." His election pledges include: freezing property tax during his first two years as mayor, investing funds in youth and children, working to reduce crime and attracting businesses and tourists through development.
He also points to what happened during the pandemic as an example of why splitting with Peel should be done. In Ward 2, eight candidates are running to replace the appointed councillor, Pat Mullin. She was the ward's councillor for 29 years before retiring in 2014. Mullin was voted by council in February to fill the seat vacated by former councillor Karen Ras.
Also running in Ward 2 are Ayushe Sharman, Gulraiz Bajwa, Chris Cunningham, Syed Jaffrey, and Reead Rahamut.
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