Bonnie Crombie, the former mayor of Mississauga and Ontario Liberal leader, has announced her intention to run for mayor again. In a message to a small group of supporters and city councillors on Sunday, Crombie said she will register as a candidate on Tuesday.
Crombie served as Mississauga's mayor for a decade, from 2014 to 2024, before resigning to pursue the Ontario Liberal Party leadership. She lost the Liberal leadership review and stepped down as party leader in September, after losing the provincial election in February.
Since her resignation as Liberal leader, Crombie has been focusing on her family and personal life. She had announced that she was looking forward to spending more time with her family, including welcoming her first grandchild.
The Mississauga mayoral race is heating up, with six people having already registered to run, including incumbent Carolyn Parrish and city councillors Alvin Tedjo and Dipika Damerla. The municipal election is scheduled for October 26, and the deadline to file a nomination for council or school trustee is August 21 at 2 p.m.
Crombie's decision to run for mayor again marks a significant development in the city's politics. Her previous tenure as mayor was marked by significant accomplishments, and her return to the role could bring about new initiatives and changes to the city.
