As Mississauga prepares for the upcoming mayoral byelection on June 10, a diverse group of candidates has stepped forward to fill the vacancy left by former Mayor Bonnie Crombie. Here’s a list of those who have officially entered the race, as of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11:
- Dipika Damerla – Nominated on Thursday, March 7.
- Stephen Jainstien Dookie – Nominated on Wednesday, March 6.
- Frank Fang – Nominated on Wednesday, March 13.
- Winston Harding – Nominated on Wednesday, April 10.
- Syed Jaffery – Nominated on Friday, March 8.
- Peter McCallion – Nominated on Wednesday, March 6.
- Carolyn Parrish – Nominated on Wednesday, March 6.
- David Shaw – Nominated on Thursday, March 7.
- George Tavares – Nominated on Thursday, March 7.
- Alvin Tedjo – Nominated on Wednesday, March 6.
- Peter Nathalie Xian Yi Yan – Nominated on Friday, March 15.
Withdrawn Candidate:
- Amir Ali – Initially nominated on Friday, March 8, but has since withdrawn from the race.
These candidates represent a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, each bringing their own unique vision for the future of Mississauga. The city’s residents now have a crucial decision to make as they head to the polls in June to select their next mayor.