Hub Podcasts Will Brad Bradford be mayor of Toronto?
Oct 31, 2025
Brad Bradford, a Toronto city councillor and former urban planner, shares his vision for the city's future as he runs for mayor. He believes Toronto has lost its status as a world-class city and emphasizes the need for improved public safety, affordable housing, and reliable transit. Bradford critiques the current administration for prioritizing symbolic policies over essential services and proposes practical solutions for housing affordability. Drawing from his experience as a parent, he outlines a generational approach to leadership and a hopeful vision for Toronto's next 20 years.
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City Declining Due To Lost Focus
- Toronto is sliding toward mediocrity as basic services fail and costs rise.
- Brad Bradford argues refocusing on core municipal services is essential to restore opportunity.
Run A Core Service Review
- Conduct a core service review to realign spending with priorities.
- Reallocate resources to essentials like 911 staffing and front-line public safety services.
Transit Safety Needs Visible Deterrence
- Investing in transit presence should prioritize deterrence and public confidence.
- Bradford favors police presence in stations over large numbers of information agents or limited social workers.