The new Mayor has an ambitious agenda for the upcoming four year term at Mississauga City Council.
A lot of Mississauga residents were surprised on election night when Councillor Alvin Tedjo slipped through the middle to beat out incumbent Mayor Carolyn Parrish and former Mayor Bonnie Crombie.
Some voters may have been so focused on the contest between Parrish and Crombie that they overlooked the platform and promises of Tedjo, now the Mayor-elect.
MPulse has compiled a list of Tedjo’s top ten campaign promises. Here they are:
Two-year property tax freeze: Freezing the city’s portion of residential property taxes for all residents for two years by cutting waste and implementing a city hiring freeze.
Permanent tax freeze for eligible seniors: Making the property tax freeze permanent for qualified seniors aged 65 and older.
Increased senior property tax rebates: Boosting the annual property tax rebate for low-income seniors from $571 to approximately $700 to match inflation.
Hiring more police officers: Expanding the police force and investing in crime prevention technology to improve community safety.
Top 10 Congestion Points Program: Prioritizing and modifying the city’s 10 most congested intersections, guaranteeing measurable diagnostic assessments and improvements within two years.
New Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines: Planning at least five new MyWay BRT lines across major routes, including Erin Mills, Dundas West, Derry Road, Dixie Road, and Lakeshore.
Establishing the Mississauga Housing Corporation (MHC): Building affordable rental housing by utilizing underused city-owned lands and public-private partnerships.
Expanding “missing middle” housing: Tripling the supply of family-oriented, mid-density housing by 2037 and permitting building options up to sixplexes.
100-day small business permit guarantee: Expediting the municipal approvals process to help small and medium businesses secure qualified commercial permits faster.
Free recreation drop-ins for children: Making public drop-in swimming and skating programs free for children aged 12 and under.
What do you think? Can Mayor Tedjo accomplish this ambitious agenda? Do you expect council to work together for the next four years to make these pledges a reality?
Let us know at info@mpulse.ca
