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Peel Police Union Endorses Alvin Tedjo for Mississauga Mayor
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Core Endorsement and Candidate Landscape
The Peel Regional Police Association (PRPA), representing roughly 4,000 members, has formally endorsed Ward 2 councillor Alvin Tedjo for Mississauga’s mayoral race. Tedjo’s rivals include incumbent mayor Carolyn Parrish, former mayor Bonnie Crombie, and city councillor Dipika Damerla.
Background: Police Funding and Public-Safety Debate
Mississauga politics have been shaped by recent disputes over police financing. In 2024, Mayor Parrish resigned from the Peel Police Services Board after being required to support a 21.3 % budget increase for the force. Former board chair Ron Chatha has endorsed Crombie, who highlighted a prior budget that added 135 officers during her board tenure. Peel police report declines in vehicle theft and break-and-entries, while incidents of mischief and theft from motor vehicles have risen.
Data & Statistics on Mississauga Crime
Official Statements & Responses
Tedjo pledged to hire more officers, pursue a “fairer police-funding formula” for Mississauga and Brampton, and expand non-police emergency resources.
Crombie reiterated her commitment to public safety and noted her prior work with Chief Nishan Duraiappah, which resulted in the addition of 135 officers.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Crime is different now than it was 20 years ago, so we must change with it,” — Coun. Alvin Tedjo
- “We have worked alongside both Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie during their time leading the city, and we have not always felt the concerns of frontline officers or the public safety challenges facing Mississauga received the attention they deserved,” — Adrian Wooley, union president
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources confirm vehicle-theft declines and mischief increases, but no precise figures are disclosed, leaving the magnitude of change unclear. Tedjo’s “new and fairer police-funding formula” has not been detailed.
What’s Next
The endorsement arrives as Mississauga’s municipal election approaches later this year. Tedjo has announced plans for annual city-wide public-safety meetings and the creation of a dedicated Mississauga Safety Division, positioning public-safety dialogue as a central campaign theme. Candidates will continue to debate budget allocations, policing strategies and social-service investments as voters prepare to decide the city’s next mayor.