The field for Toronto’s mayoral election is now set, and one thing is clear: only a handful of candidates are in it to win it. Reasons for running varyThe motivations of these legions of the lesser-known can seem unfathomable, but each has their reasons for running for mayor. Some appear to be self-promoters who hope a mayoral run will boost their career, while others remain mysterious: they sign up but vanish, without fielding a trace of a campaign. Mayoral candidates looking to break throughTrailing behind are a half-dozen or so familiar names who are running serious campaigns, but who have not yet broken through with voters. He’d also reverse recent cuts to the TTC and expand transit, particularly in Scarborough and EtobicokeGru isn’t the only activist trying to raise awareness through a mayoral run.

Source: thestar May 13, 2023 00:58 UTC