Gary Crawford (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Gary Crawford (politician)

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1960

Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Profession: politician, painter

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Gary Crawford (politician)

  • Gary Crawford (listen) (born July 15, 1960) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to Toronto City Council in the 2010 city council election to succeed Brian Ashton in Ward 36.
  • He held onto the seat in the 2014 municipal elections.
  • Councillor Crawford currently sits as the Budget Chief (2014-2018).
  • Gary served on numerous committees including Budget, Planning and Growth, Economic Development and the Executive Committee.
  • He also served on City Boards and Agencies including East Metro Youth Centre, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (as Interim Chair), Harbourfront Centre, St.
  • Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Centre for the Arts and the Toronto Arts Council.
  • He has chaired the Mayor’s Task Force on the Arts, the Theatres Working Group and Co-chaired the Film Board. Previous to his role on Council, Crawford served a seven-year term as a TDSB Trustee.
  • His experience included appointment as Co-chair of the Board, Chair of Facilities Management and Chair of Negotiations.
  • Gary is a passionate advocate for arts and culture and was instrumental in historic funding increases for the arts.
  • Before becoming a Councillor he was a professional artist and a part-time musician.Crawford previously ran in the 2007 Ontario Provincial Election for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and lost.

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