Veteran politician Carolyn Parrish is Mississauga's next mayor
CBC News projects Parrish as winner of 2024 byelection
Carolyn Parrish, a former Mississauga councillor and MP, has been elected the city's next mayor, according to projections by CBC News.
Parrish led the polls throughout the campaign and held a significant lead over her nearest rivals in the final days leading up to the byelection.
The race to become Mississauga's next mayor was considered to be a tight one, but Parrish's victory is seen as a decisive win.
Parrish will face a number of challenges as mayor, including the city's ongoing COVID-19 recovery and the need to address the city's housing affordability crisis.
She will also be tasked with leading the city through a period of significant growth and development.
Parrish's victory is a historic moment for Mississauga, as she is the first woman to be elected mayor of the city.
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