Bill Smith (Alberta politician)
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| William Smith | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Edmonton | |
| In office October 16, 1995 – October 26, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Reimer |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Mandel |
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| Born | December 11, 1935 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Spouse(s) | Marlene Trudel |
| Children | 4 children |
| Profession | Businessman |
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William Smith (born December 11, 1935) is a businessman, Canadian politician, and former mayor of Edmonton, Alberta.
Smith was first elected in 1995 after defeating incumbent Mayor Jan Reimer and was re-elected in 1998 and 2001. In 2004, Smith was defeated by Councillor Stephen Mandel by more than 17000 votes.
He was also an Edmonton Eskimos football player, and helped the team to win the Grey Cup
As Mayor, Smith was known as "Booster Bill" for his efforts in promoting Edmonton as the "Greatest City in the Greatest Province in the Greatest Country."[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Kuban, Ron (2005). Edmonton's Urban Villages: The Community League Movement. Edmonton: University of Alberta. p. 146. ISBN 0888644388.
| Preceded by Janice Rhea Reimer |
Mayor of Edmonton 1995-2004 |
Succeeded by Stephen Mandel |
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