Brian Bowman (politician)
| His Worship Brian Bowman | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Winnipeg | |
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Assumed office November 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Katz |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 18, 1971 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Tracy Bowman |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Brian Thomas Douglas Bowman (born August 18, 1971) is a Canadian politician, the current mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba since the 2014 municipal election.[2][3][4]
Personal and early life
He is a self-identified Métis,[1] and is the first mayor of aboriginal descent in the city's history, according to CBC News.[5] He worked as a privacy lawyer prior to entering the municipal election.[1]
Politics
He has been involved in the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party, although he has never held elected office prior to his election to the mayoralty.[1]
Electoral record
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| (x) Brian Bowman | 111,504 | 47.54 |
| Judy Wasylycia-Leis | 58,440 | 24.29 |
| Robert-Falcon Ouellette | 36,823 | 15.70 |
| Gord Steeves | 21,080 | 8.99 |
| David Sanders | 3,718 | 1.59 |
| Paula Havixbeck | 2,083 | 0.89 |
| Michel Fillion | 898 | 0.38 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Bowman: The tough nice guy". Winnipeg Free Press. October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Brian Bowman wins 2014 Winnipeg election". Global News. October 22, 2014.
- ↑ "'Bowmentum' propels Brian Bowman to victory as Winnipeg's new mayor". CBC News. October 22, 2014.
- ↑ Aldo Santin & Mary Agnes Welch (October 22, 2014). "Brian Bowman wins mayoral battle". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ↑ "Brian Bowman, Winnipeg's new mayor, proud to be Métis". CBC News. October 22, 2014.
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