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| '''Lynn Peterson''' was elected as the second woman to become ] of the city of ], ] on ], ]. | '''Lynn Peterson''' was elected as the second woman to become ] of the city of ], ] on ], ]. | ||
| Prior to becoming Mayor, |
Prior to becoming Mayor, Peterson served three years as a Member of Council and had nearly 20 years of community service. Before entering municipal politics, she served four terms on the Lakehead Public School Board. For three consecutive years she was elected Chair of the Board, and concluded her career in education governance by being elected President of the Ontario Public School Boards Association. <ref></ref> | ||
| In 2006, due to Thunder Bay's struggling economy, |
In 2006, due to Thunder Bay's struggling economy, Peterson traveled to ], in order to secure Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant's bid to "Build Canadian and Buy Canadian". | ||
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| Lynn Peterson | |
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| 7th Mayor of Thunder Bay | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 - | |
| Preceded by | Ken Boshcoff |
Lynn Peterson was elected as the second woman to become mayor of the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario on November 10, 2003.
Prior to becoming Mayor, Peterson served three years as a Member of Council and had nearly 20 years of community service. Before entering municipal politics, she served four terms on the Lakehead Public School Board. For three consecutive years she was elected Chair of the Board, and concluded her career in education governance by being elected President of the Ontario Public School Boards Association.
In 2006, due to Thunder Bay's struggling economy, Peterson traveled to Toronto, in order to secure Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant's bid to "Build Canadian and Buy Canadian".
Awards
- Citizen of Exceptional Achievement (City of Thunder Bay 2001)
- Bernadine Yackman Award (For outstanding service in education for the children of the North-2001)
- Giant Heart Award (City of Thunder Bay 1991)
| Mayors of Thunder Bay, Ontario | |
|---|---|
| Port Arthur (1884-1969) | |
| Fort William (1892-1969) | |
| Thunder Bay (1970-present) | |