Yahoo Finance Toronto mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter goes one-on-one in Metro Morning interview
Mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter was on CBC Radio's Metro Morning Thursday to outline her vision to voters, saying she wants a city that "works for everyone, everywhere."
Hunter told host Jill Dempsey she would spend on infrastructure and services like affordable housing and public transit.
"If we don't invest in critical public infrastructure in this city, I fear what Toronto will become," Hunter said.
She has proposed a six per cent property tax raise for homeowners with a combined income of more than $80,000, and three per cent for households earning less than that threshold. Hunter also says she would tap into the city's reserve funds to "future proof" Toronto.
Hunter said she would raise further revenues by increasing the vacancy tax to five per cent, which she says will bring in about $177 million pear year, and force lobbyists to pay to register at city hall.
Hunter says she wants to reverse service cuts on the TTC and let seniors ride for free. She supports the Scarborough subway and the Eglinton East LRT.
You can hear the full interview below.
LISTEN | Hunter makes her pitch to Toronto voters:
Hunter resigned from her post as a Scarborough MPP to enter the race to replace John Tory as mayor on June 26.
Hunter's appearance comes on the first day of advance voting in the city. From June 8-13, eligible Torontonians can cast a ballot at any polling station in the city. You can learn more about how to vote here.
The ballot features 102 candidates vying for your vote. You can find the full list here.
Who is Hunter?
The Scarborough-Guildwood politician was a Liberal at Queen's Park, and ran unsuccessfully for that party's leadership in 2020.
Since resigning from her MPP post, Hunter has made a range of policy announcements, including a signature transit plan. Her housing platform draws on her past experience as the chief administrative officer of Toronto Community Housing.
Earlier this week, Hunter took part in CBC Toronto's mayoral debate.
You can watch that below:
