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David R. Edgerton (Ontario Politician)
The 2010 Peterborough municipal election was held on October 25, 2010, to elect a mayor, city councillors, and school trustees in the city of Peterborough, Ontario, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. All other municipalities in Ontario also held 2010 Ontario municipal elections, elections on the same day. In the mayoral contest, challenger Daryl Bennett defeated one-term incumbent Paul Ayotte. Results *David R. Edgerton was born and raised in Peterborough and has worked as a chartered financial advisor. He is past president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 and for many years worked to create a "Wall of Honour" for Peterborough city and county veterans. Edgerton is also a perennial candidate for public office, having stood in every Peterborough municipal election since 1985 Peterborough municipal election, 1985. His only success came in 1988 Peterborough municipal election, 1988, when he was elected as a councillor for the Monaghan Ward. He ran for mayor of Peterborough in the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' shares a linguistic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
