Rob Ford
Canadian politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto
Born
May 28th, 1969
55 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 2016
8 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 64th mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014. Focused on reducing the city’s budget deficits and cutting taxes. Introduced significant changes to public transit and city services during tenure. His time in office was marked by controversy and public incidents that garnered international attention. Prior to mayorship, served as a city councillor for several years, where engagement with local constituents was a primary focus. Health issues later impacted public and political life.
Elected as Mayor of Toronto in 2010
Advocated for tax cuts and budget savings
Faced controversies leading to his removal from office
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