Apprehension and optimism abound as Olivia Chow becomes Toronto’s new mayor
Apprehension and optimism abound as Olivia Chow becomes Toronto’s new mayor
By Marcus Medford
New Canadian Media
July 31, 2023
“Today we commit ourselves to the hard work ahead,” proclaimed Olivia Chow to an enthusiastic crowd outside Toronto’s city hall during her Mayoral Declaration of Office Ceremony.
Chow officially became the city’s 66th mayor on July 12 after winning a heavily contested byelection. She ran her campaign promising change and progressive values — a message that clearly resonated with Torontonians after more than 12 years of conservative-leaning leadership.
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