Gay Cowbourne
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Originally from Liverpool, England, she moved to Canada in 1976 when her husband, an electrical engineer, got a job with Ontario Hydro. A teacher by training, she became an adult literacy instructor and community activist,[2] and the president of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association.[3] In the 2003 municipal election, Cowbourne successfully challenged Ron Moeser, who had represented the ward for fifteen years.[4]
During her term, she chaired the mayor's Roundtable on Seniors. She also chaired the city's Language Equity and Literacy Working Group.[5]
She chose not to run for re-election in 2006[1] and Moeser won the seat again.[6]
References
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- ↑ a b "Councillor Cowbourne quits race". Toronto Star, September 19, 2006.
- ↑ "Why hard-won seats are hard to lose; Incumbents always have an edge, especially in city politics". Toronto Star, September 20, 2003.
- ↑ "Incumbent up against 'bulldog'; Four candidates in tight race for Scarborough East Security, keeping green space are the key issues". Toronto Star, October 28, 2003.
- ↑ "Incumbents in 4 wards lose seats on council". The Globe and Mail, November 11, 2003.
- ↑ "Council pay? Not so great". Toronto Star, June 22, 2006.
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