Toronto city councillor Cynthia Lai has died. Her campaign manager, Hratch Aynedjian, confirmed the death of the Ward 23 Scarborough North councillor on Friday afternoon.
Toronto city councillor Cynthia Lai, who was running for re-election in Monday's municipal vote, has died. She was 68.
For example, he said Lai made sure that planning applications in the ward were available in multiple languages to ensure everyone in the community knew what was happening. Murphy added that Lai was also a massive part in making Asialicious, an annual Asian food festival in Scarborough, a success. Mayor John Tory, who has endorsed Lai for re-election, remembered Lai as a good person "who was a cheerful optimist while at the same time being professional, respectful and good at whatever she did."
"My heart is broken. All of our hearts are broken," said McKelvie, who remembered her neighbouring councillor as a staunch and fierce advocate for Scarborough who started wonderful initiatives for her community.Beaches-East York Coun. Brad Bradford said he is saddened about the passing of his friend, who will be missed.