On Oct 26 Ontario will be going to the polls for municipal elections. I will be voting for @BradMBradford to replace @oliviachow as mayor of Toronto. I’ll be voting for Brad, because I’m tired of a mayor that embarrasses Toronto, a world class city, on the world stage. I’ll be voting for Brad, because I’m tired of the constant increases in municipal taxes, with a decline in services and infrastructure. I’ll be voting for Brad, because I’m tired of increasing hatred and violence that goes unchallenged and undeterred. I’ll be voting for Brad, because I’m tired of seeing some groups of Torontonians not represented or supported by the Mayor’s office - until election time. I have no illusions. I don’t expect Brad to be perfect. Mistakes will be made. I know what is said about his performance as councillor. And he will have a lot to prove as mayor. But I do believe he will represent all the people of Toronto, and show up for all communities. I believe he will do what he can to cut down on the hatred and violence that continues to spread and explode. I believe taxes will normalize under him, and we will see improvements to our city. I know the old saying “better the devil you know”, but the devil we know had an opportunity to address the issues facing our city, and won’t even acknowledge ten exist. So I’ll be voting to give the devil we don’t know a chance. I’ll be voting for Brad, because if nothing changes, nothing changes.