Mississauga election underway amid affordability crisis

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Nominations in the race to become Mississauga's next mayor close April 26. As residents struggle with high housing costs and pocketbook issues, many are looking to those vying for the top job to bring ideas to make life more affordable.Nominations to become the next mayor of Mississauga close April 26. Affordability concerns loom large for many residents and candidates.

"If you don't have a safe, healthy, happy home, then your health is going to go," said Johnston, a member of the tenant advocacy group, Peel ACORN. "I literally am this close to homelessness."Toronto-area food banks struggle to reach donation goals as Thanksgiving looms He says he would work to get a new deal with the province to build infrastructure and amenities that allow for more housing."Housing is everyone's most expensive budget item," said Carolyn Parrish, adding affordable housing is her big focus.

Mississauga Mayoral candidate Alvin Tedjo says he will freeze property taxes for all residents for the next two years using the city’s reserve fund. He says housing unaffordability for young people is an issue. Crime and transit improvements are also priorities for the candidate.University of Toronto Mississauga political scientist Alison Smith says voters need to question candidates about what they mean by "affordable housing," noting that what politicians say is affordable may not be for all residents.

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