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Rush frontman Geddy Lee endorses Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor

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Canadian rockstar Geddy Lee endorses municipal politician Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor.

What happened

Geddy Lee, frontman of the band Rush, posted on Instagram that he fears for the future of Toronto under its current leadership and believes Brad Bradford has fresh ideas and cares about all of the city's communities. Lee, a Toronto native, posed with Bradford, who lost to Olivia Chow in the 2023 municipal election. Bradford represented the Upper Beaches neighbourhood on Toronto City Council since 2018.

Why it matters

Lee's endorsement is relevant to the upcoming municipal election in Toronto, where Bradford is a strong challenger to Olivia Chow.

Key facts

  • Lee was born in Toronto
  • Lee is a native of the suburban Willowdale area
  • Bradford has represented the Upper Beaches neighbourhood on Toronto City Council since 2018
  • Lee has a home in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood.

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