how many candidates in this election?

There are 17 candidates running in this election for Mayor of Mississauga.

who are they? can you give a 3 sentences summary for each of them?

Certainly! Here is a brief summary for each candidate:

  1. Zulfiqar Ali: A long-time Mississauga resident with no specified platform or message provided.

  2. Diya Atassi: With a background in mechanical engineering and business development, Diya's platform focuses on sustainable growth, inclusivity, and better infrastructure and services for families and businesses.

  3. Brian Crombie: Brian emphasizes addressing the housing crisis, crime prevention, and urban development. He has extensive experience in civic advocacy and has a background in real estate and high-tech industries.

  4. Dipika Damerla: A former MPP and Cabinet Minister, Dipika advocates for community policing, smart urban growth, enhanced transit, and cultural investments. She focuses on making Mississauga both affordable and livable.

  5. Stephen Dasko: Stephen prioritizes affordability, safety, accessibility, and livability in Mississauga. He has significant experience as a Councillor and focuses on community involvement and low taxes.

  6. Jamie Dookie: Advocates for lower property taxes and safer communities. Jamie has a strong community presence and is committed to making Mississauga a better place to live.

  7. Frank Fang: Frank wants to cut property taxes, improve public transit, and enhance public safety. His platform includes ambitious plans for affordable housing and industrial development.

  8. Xiaohua Gong: Xiaohua aims to make Mississauga the safest city, build 50,000 affordable houses, and cut household property taxes. He also proposes the creation of Canada's first indoor Disneyland.

  9. Winston Harding: Winston focuses on community service and economic development. With a background in real estate and the military, he promotes integrity and committed service.

  10. Sara Iqbal: Sara has not provided specific details about her platform in the given document.

  11. Syed Jaffery: Syed has not provided specific details about his platform in the given document.

  12. Mohsin Khan: Mohsin has not provided specific details about his platform in the given document.

  13. Mitchell MacEachern: Mitchell has not provided specific details about his platform in the given document.

  14. Sinisa Mandrapa: Sinisa, a real estate and mortgage broker, focuses on smart growth and community development, with an emphasis on immigrant integration and maintaining Mississauga’s high living standards.

  15. Mike Matulewicz: A former police officer, Mike emphasizes public safety, affordable housing, and healthcare. He wants to use his extensive policing experience to enhance community safety and governance.

  16. Carolyn Parrish: A veteran politician, Carolyn aims to address housing affordability, cost of living, and public safety while enhancing public transit and community inclusivity through her comprehensive urban policies.

  17. David Shaw: A pro-family and pro-freedom candidate, David focuses on unity and community values. He has been deeply involved in volunteering and sports officiating within Mississauga for decades.

  18. George Tavares: George emphasizes transparency, inclusive governance, and smart city design. He aims to modernize city infrastructure and ensure affordable and safe living conditions for all residents.

  19. Alvin Tedjo: Alvin, a City Councillor, focuses on affordability, green space protection, and better government services. He advocates for community-friendly policies and fresh ideas for sustainable urban development.

  20. Nathalie Xian Yi Yan: Nathalie has not provided specific details about her platform in the given document.

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