Extra, extra! Read all about it! Anita is the new mayor of Torontoville!
The election in Toronto is over, and so is the one in the fictional city of Torontoville. Did you participate in Kids Can Vote? Thank you for voting! What did you learn about elections and democracy? How do you feel about the results?
The Torontoville Trapezoid has the scoop. Right-click the image to open and read it in a new tab, or scroll down for the full text.
Headline: Torontoville's Kids Elect New Mayor!
Subheading: Anita promises "A greener Torontoville is possible!"
Deck: Anita has been elected the new Mayor of Torontoville.
Text of article: More than 1200 votes were cast for the new Mayor of Torontoville during a whirlwind 13-day election cycle.
More than 500 votes were cast online, and more than 600 were cast across 40 branches. Despite an impressive online showing by opposing candidate Dennis, Anita won the election by a comfortable margin, with 35.8% of the votes.
The first-time candidate outlined plans to help people have more affordable housing, and some ways to make the city safer for pedestrians. However, she has always said her main concern is climate change.
"The parking lots of today are the community gardens of tomorrow," said Anita in a rousing victory speech in front of a cheering crowd outside her campaign headquarters late Wednesday evening. "We will all see a beautiful future together."
Illustration of Anita with the caption: "I have a lot to learn from them," said Mayor Anita of her opponents Dennis, Tasha, and Trenton. "Their ideas inspire me."
Next Steps for Last Place
About 1 in 7 kids voted for Trenton, who earned 190 votes -- the fewest of four candidates -- in yesterday's mayoral election.
The 43-year-old, who describes his fiscal policies as "playful, but serious," isn't letting defeat get him down. He's already planning his next steps.
"I am going to become the Treasurer of the St. James Town Business Owners Association. You can make a huge difference to the economy at the local level," Trenton told reporters at a press conference very, very late last night.
"Plus," he added with a smile, "I love treasure."
By the Numbers: a colour pie chart that shows the number of votes each candidate received.
Votes for Anita: 430
Top Branch: Albert Campbell District, 25 Votes
Votes for Dennis: 329
Top Branch: Goldhawk Park, 13 Votes
Votes for Tasha: 251
Top Branch: St. James Town, 23 Votes
Votes for Trenton: 190
Top Branch: Main Street, 13 Votes