Peter Leon is a

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politician, who was appointed to

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on October 10, 2013 to succeed

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in Ward 3 (Etobicoke Centre)."Peter Leon to replace Doug Holyday in Ward 3"
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'', October 10, 2013. A former building material salesman, Leon once served in the Etobicoke Library Board and as chair of Etobicoke Hydro. Leon was selected by the city council over

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, a former Member of Provincial Parliament, and Agnes Potts, a former member of Etobicoke's city council prior to the municipal amalgamation of Toronto in 1997."Peter Leon becomes city council’s surprise pick to fill vacant Doug Holyday ward seat"
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'', October 10, 2013. Leon has been in Etobicoke for 56 years and lives in

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in Ward 5

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. He said he will complete his term in 2014 and will not run for re-election.

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