Gay Cowbourne

Gay Cowbourne is a Canadian former politician, who served on Toronto City Council, representing one of the two Scarborough East wards, between 2003 and 2006.[1]

Gay Cowbourne
Toronto City Councillor for Ward 44 Scarborough East
In office
December 1, 2003 – November 30, 2006
Preceded byRon Moeser
Succeeded byRon Moeser
Personal details
BornLiverpool, England
OccupationTeacher

Originally from Liverpool, England, she moved to Canada in 1976 when her husband, an electrical engineer, got a job with Ontario Hydro. A teacher by training, she became an adult literacy instructor and community activist,[2] and the president of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association.[3] In the 2003 municipal election, Cowbourne successfully challenged Ron Moeser, who had represented the ward for fifteen years.[4]

During her term, she chaired the Mayor's Roundtable on Seniors. She also chaired the City's Language Equity and Literacy Working Group.[5]

She chose not to run for re-election in 2006,[1] and Moeser won the seat again.

References
  1. "Councillor Cowbourne quits race". Toronto Star, September 19, 2006.
  2. "Why hard-won seats are hard to lose; Incumbents always have an edge, especially in city politics". Toronto Star, September 20, 2003.
  3. "Incumbent up against 'bulldog'; Four candidates in tight race for Scarborough East Security, keeping green space are the key issues". Toronto Star, October 28, 2003.
  4. "Incumbents in 4 wards lose seats on council". The Globe and Mail, November 11, 2003.
  5. "Council pay? Not so great". Toronto Star, June 22, 2006.
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