The main contenders Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ken Chan, Joel Dick, Simon Wookey
NOW’s pick Kristyn Wong-Tam
Out of a field of 15 candidates, Wong-Tam stands out with deep community ties and strong positions on condo development and reforming local consultation. She’s also got Adam Vaughan’s backing. She will be a star councillor, a forceful foil to the right, and we bet she’ll stand by progressive views despite the conservative vogue. Former cop and Smitherman aide Chan has credentials but can take a guarded, feeble stance on issues such as QuAIA’s participation in Pride. At least we know where Wong-Tam stands.
