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Mayor Jim Kenney’s hands-off style landed him big wins in a calm first term. Does it still work during crisis?

While Kenney’s approach to the job hasn’t changed, the political environment has, and many are now calling for a more assertive voice to lead the city through a period of unprecedented crises.

Mayor Jim Kenney's leadership style, including his proclivity to allow subordinates to take the spotlight, has been questioned by some as the city faces two unprecedented crises.
Mayor Jim Kenney's leadership style, including his proclivity to allow subordinates to take the spotlight, has been questioned by some as the city faces two unprecedented crises.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer