Local journalist Natalie Johnson is set to announce her candidacy for Toronto City Council on Monday morning, formally stepping into the race for the Beaches–East York seat after nearly two decades covering municipal politics.

Johnson, who has spent 19 years in the newsroom and has covered Toronto City Hall since 2010, will make the announcement at the Toronto City Hall Elections Office at 10:30 a.m.

The 39-year-old will speak with CityNews’ Alan Carter live on CityNews 24/7 at 11:30 a.m. Monday .

A resident of Beaches–East York and mother of three, Johnson’s reporting career has focused heavily on municipal issues. In the riding, other registered candidates are James Dann, Tycen Legg, and Adam Smith.

Beaches–East York councillor Brad Bradford, who is currently representing the ward, has already declared his intention to run for mayor . Bradford has been the councillor in the riding since 2018, most recently defeating Jennie Worden in 2022 by receiving 54.7 per cent of the vote.