Bonnie Crombie
Mayor of Mississauga, Canadian politician
Born
February 5th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Born in 1960, a Canadian businesswoman and politician served as the 6th Mayor of Mississauga. Prior to becoming mayor, held various positions including city councillor and chair of the Mississauga Board of Trade. Elected as mayor in 2014, focused on urban development, public transportation, and community engagement.
Elected as the 6th Mayor of Mississauga
Served as city councillor and board chair
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