Wayne Arthurs (politician)

Wayne Arthurs (born c. 1948) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2011 who represented the ridings of Pickering—Ajax—Uxbridge and Pickering—Scarborough East.

Wayne Arthurs
Ontario MPP
In office
2007–2011
Preceded byNew riding
Succeeded byTracy MacCharles
ConstituencyPickering—Scarborough East
In office
2003–2007
Preceded byJanet Ecker
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencyPickering—Ajax—Uxbridge
Mayor of Pickering, Ontario
In office
1988-2003
City Councillor in Pickering, Ontario
In office
1982-1988
Personal details
Born1948 (age 72–73)
Political partyLiberal
ResidencePickering, Ontario
OccupationTeacher

Background

Arthurs has a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto. He worked as a teacher and a guidance counsellor.[1]

Politics

Arthurs was a member of the Pickering municipal council from 1982 to 1988. In 1988 he was elected as Mayor of the city. He defeated former Conservative MPP George Ashe.[2] He stayed on as mayor until 2003. He was also a member of the Durham Regional Council.

Arthurs was elected to the Ontario legislature in the provincial election of 2003, defeating high-profile Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Janet Ecker by 1010 votes.[3] Arthurs was still mayor of Pickering at the time of the election and was still registered for the municipal election that was being held later in 2003. Arthurs resigned as mayor soon after he won the election.[4] He was re-elected in 2007.[5]

During his time in office Arthurs remained on the backbench but served as Parliamentary Assistant to several ministries including Minister of Finance and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. In 2010 he announced his intention to retire from politics.[1]

Electoral record
2003 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalWayne Arthurs24,97045.76+11.48
Progressive ConservativeJanet Ecker23,96043.91-14.28
New DemocraticVern Edwards3,6906.76+1.05
GreenAdam Duncan1,9463.57+2.14
2007 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalWayne Arthurs19,76248.6+2.84
Progressive ConservativeDiana Hall12,92731.8-12.11
New DemocraticAndrea Moffat4,53111.1+4.34
GreenAnita Lalchan2,5756.3+2.73
LibertarianJosh Insang3800.9
IndependentJohn Newell2680.7
Family CoalitionMitchell Andrew Persaud2290.6

References
  1. Calis, Kristen (December 8, 2010). "Longtime Pickering politician calls it quits". Oshawa This Week. Metroland Media.
  2. Mascoll, Phil; Irish, Paul (November 15, 1988). "Arthurs beats George Ashe in battle to head Pickering". Toronto Star. p. B5.
  3. "Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate". Elections Ontario. October 2, 2003.
  4. Josey, Stan (September 29, 2003). "Back-to-back winners?; Pickering mayor hedges his bets Campaign leader joins one of 2 races". Toronto Star. p. B3.
  5. "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 10, 2007. p. 12 (xxi).
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