His victory comes after a particularly contentious mayoral campaign.

Parrish and Crombie's rivalry dates back to 2011, when Crombie narrowly defeated Parrish in a council byelection. Their relationship deteriorated after Crombie returned to municipal politics, leading to confrontations over spending, development and leadership. Tedjo benefited from presenting himself as an alternative to that longstanding and increasingly-intense political conflict.

The Ministry of Health says more than 511,000 Ontarians have gained access to a primary care provider since January 2025, while more than 470,000 people have been cleared from the province's Health Care Connect waitlist.