“My heart is full because it's so exciting to be given this opportunity to serve, to work with others, and to grow and to learn, but really to get something done for people,” she said during an interview early Tuesday morning on CP24 Breakfast.“I've heard so many stories about how much they need City Hall, whether it's getting more affordable housing, fixing the TTC. … You know, very ordinary things that are really important for a whole lot of people.
Chow, who reiterated that she will not be using ‘Strong Mayor’ powers, also told CP24 that she intends to meet with all city councillors in the near future in an effort to foster connections with newer ones and rebuild relationships with those with whom she’s worked previously. “So they got the money, they got the land, they got the building, everything's ready. They just need the approvals shuffled and hit the ground. So we're gonna say, ‘let's get this moving.’”
Toronto's newly elected Mayor Olivia Chow celebrates her win at an election night event in Toronto, on Monday June 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young “We need some kind of revenue that will grow with the economy. … We just had Pride weekend. We're going to have Caribana. Think of the economic benefits of those big parties, big parades. The city won't get a penny of it. That's not fair.”