Peter Leon
Peter Leon is a Canadian politician, who was appointed to Toronto City Council on October 10, 2013 to succeed Doug Holyday in Ward 3 (Etobicoke Centre).[1]
Peter Leon | |
|---|---|
| Toronto City Councillor for Ward 3 (Etobicoke Centre) | |
| In office October 10, 2013 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Holyday |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Holyday |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1942 (age 80–81) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Residence(s) | Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | building materials salesman |
| Profession | former Chair of Etobicoke Hydro, Etobicoke Library Board |
A former building material salesman, Leon once served in the Etobicoke Library Board[1] and as chair of Etobicoke Hydro.[1] Leon was selected by the city council over Chris Stockwell, a former Member of Provincial Parliament,[1] and Agnes Potts, a former member of Etobicoke's city council prior to the municipal amalgamation of Toronto in 1997.[2]
Leon has been in Etobicoke for 56 years and lives in Eatonville, Toronto in Ward 5 Etobicoke—Lakeshore. He said he will complete his term in 2014 and will not run for re-election.[1]
References
- "Peter Leon to replace Doug Holyday in Ward 3". Toronto Star, October 10, 2013.
- "Peter Leon becomes city council’s surprise pick to fill vacant Doug Holyday ward seat". National Post, October 10, 2013.
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