Brad Bradford speaks out after being yanked from Torontos housing committee [Video]

City councillor Brad Bradford is accusing Mayor Olivia Chow of choosing “politics over progress” following her decision to remove him as vice-chair of Toronto’s housing committee.

Chow formally announced a shuffle of several key city committees on Monday morning, including the appointment of Coun. Frances Nunziata as the vice-chair of the housing committee and the removal of Bradford from the committee entirely.

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Chow also removed Bradford from the boards of CreateTO and the Toronto Parking Authority.

“The halfway point in any administrationis a great chance to take stock, and focus on priorities, including building more homes, feeding more kids and getting Toronto moving,” Mayor Chow said in a statement to CTV News Toronto.

“Councillor Bradford is an important voice in housing at the City and will continue his work on the Planning and Housing Committee. The housing committee is focussed on urgently building affordable housing, ensuring the success of the …