2026 Mississauga Election Candidate Profile: Mayoral - Bonnie Crombie
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With the upcoming 2026 Municipal elections happening on Monday, October 26th, Modern Mississauga Media has reached out to all candidates inviting them to answer the same questions so voters can familiarize themselves with them.
With the 2022 Mississauga election having a paltry 21.84% voter turnout, this series is to educate the community and hopefully increase voter turnout for 2026.
Low voter turnout means that the voices of a few make decisions for all.
Candidate’s were also asked to provide at least four images and their answers are unedited.
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1. Why are you running for Mayor?
I love Mississauga, and I want people to be able to build a good life here: find a home they can afford, feel safe in their neighbourhood and get to work or school without spending hours in traffic.
When I speak with residents, I hear how much harder that has become. Families are stretched, seniors worry about being able to stay in their homes and too many people feel City Hall is not listening.
I am running to bring experienced, energetic leadership back to the mayor’s office. I know how to bring people together, build partnerships and get things done. My focus is a safer, more affordable Mississauga that moves again.
2. What makes you stand out over other candidates?
I bring experience leading this city and a clear vision for its future. As mayor, I worked with Council, community organizations, businesses and other governments to secure investments, expand services and help Mississauga grow.
I understand both the responsibilities of the office and the relationships needed to deliver. A mayor has to listen, build support around the Council table, negotiate with other governments and stay involved when a file becomes difficult.
I also believe leadership means showing up and accepting responsibility. I will take my seat on the Peel Police Service Board, ask tough questions about spending and be accessible to residents. People deserve a mayor who combines ambition for our city with attention to the everyday concerns that brought them to City Hall in the first place.
3. What are your key campaign priorities?
My priorities are affordability, community safety, transportation and accountable leadership.
On affordability, I will undertake a line-by-line budget review, pursue an independent Auditor General and work to keep City tax increases at or below inflation while protecting essential services. I also want to provide more help for eligible seniors and strengthen our response to poverty and housing insecurity.
On safety, I will return to the Peel Police Service Board, support frontline policing and focus on the crimes worrying residents, including auto theft, home invasions, extortion and hate crime. Prevention, youth opportunities and mental-health supports must be part of that work.
On transportation, my Mississauga Moves 2.0 plan combines a long-term vision for bringing the subway into the heart of our city with practical improvements to buses, regional connections, traffic signals and bottlenecks.
Across all these priorities, I will set clear expectations and report publicly on progress. Residents should know what their mayor is doing and what their tax dollars are delivering.
4. What budget item is the most important for Mississauga?
If I had to identify one, it would be community safety. People need to feel safe in their homes, on our roads and in public spaces. That is fundamental to a successful city.
Policing is funded through Peel Region, so the mayor must be actively involved at both the regional and Police Service Board tables. I will support the resources frontline officers need while scrutinizing administration, overtime, procurement and opportunities to put more officers’ time into serving the community.
Within the City’s own budget, fire and emergency services, road safety and prevention also matter. My approach is to connect spending to results: timely emergency response, safer neighbourhoods and services residents can depend on.
Public safety is too important for either blank cheques or political disengagement. It requires sustained leadership and careful oversight.
5. What are your three favourite aspects of Mississauga?
First, our people. Mississauga brings together cultures, languages, faiths and experiences from around the world. You see that in our neighbourhoods, restaurants, festivals and community organizations. It is one of our greatest strengths.
Second, our waterfront and green spaces. The opportunity to walk by the lake, enjoy a park or spend time on a trail is a wonderful part of living here. Those places give a growing city room to breathe and bring people together.
Third, our community spirit. I have seen residents, volunteers, local businesses and faith communities step forward time and again to help their neighbours. Mississauga is a large city, but those relationships still make it feel like home.
6. How will you be actively supporting our locally owned businesses if elected?
Locally owned businesses create jobs, support community organizations and give our neighbourhoods their character. City Hall should make it easier for them to succeed.
I will work to make permits, licensing and approvals clearer and more predictable, with better coordination between departments so business owners can get straightforward answers. I also want regular conversations with local business owners and business improvement areas to identify problems early and follow through on solutions.
Construction and congestion can have a serious impact on a small business. Better construction coordination, clear advance communication and attention to customer access must be part of how the City plans its work.
My transportation and safety plans will also support local businesses by making it easier for employees and customers to reach them and by addressing concerns about crime. Above all, business owners should feel that City Hall understands the value of their time and treats them as partners in Mississauga’s success.
7. What does Mississauga currently excel at?
Mississauga excels at bringing people and opportunity together. We have a diverse economy, talented residents, an international airport and neighbourhoods with strong connections to communities around the world.
We also have excellent public spaces and community amenities: libraries, recreation facilities, parks and cultural events that help people participate in city life. These are places where newcomers make connections, children discover interests and older residents stay active.
Our city has grown into a major economic and cultural centre while retaining a strong sense of community. The task now is to make sure our transportation, housing and services keep pace, so more people can share in that success.
8. How would you communicate with residents and what communication standards will you be setting and following?
Residents deserve a mayor who is accessible, clear and respectful. I would communicate through regular public updates, community meetings, newsletters, social media and direct correspondence. Important information must also reach people who are not online.
My standards would be straightforward: acknowledge concerns promptly, explain who is responsible for addressing them, provide a realistic next step and follow up. If an issue takes time to resolve, residents should receive an update rather than have to keep chasing an answer.
I would use plain language, explain the reasons behind decisions and be honest about costs, timelines and the limits of municipal authority. When we make a mistake, we should acknowledge it and correct it.
Respect also matters. Residents should receive a courteous response whether they agree with me or not.
9. How do you plan to actively involve and include residents in decisions?
Residents should have an opportunity to shape decisions while there are still meaningful choices to make.
I would support early consultation on major projects and budget priorities, with clear information about the options, costs and trade-offs. That should include neighbourhood meetings, online opportunities to participate and outreach through community organizations.
We need to hear from people who cannot easily attend a weekday meeting: working parents, young people, seniors, people with disabilities and residents facing language barriers. Accessible formats, varied meeting times and partnerships with trusted community groups can help more people take part.
Consultation also needs a visible result. After asking for feedback, the City should explain what it heard, what changed and why a particular decision was made. People may not agree with every outcome, but they should know their views were considered seriously.
10. Please provide your campaign website.
