Frank Scarpitti

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Frank Scarpitti is Mayor-elect of Markham, Ontario.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Scarpitti was appointed mayor from 1992 to 1994 following the death of Tony Roman and defeated by Don Cousens. He worked as broadcaster with Rogers Cable in Toronto at CFMT during his absence from politicas from 1994 to 1997.

Scarpitti has served various roles in municipal politics as York Region Councillor (1985-1997), Budget Chief (2003-2006) and Deputy Mayor (1991-1992, 1997-2006). He was elected in 2006 to replace the retiring Cousens as mayor.

Scarpitti has also served on various town committees, including:

• Chair of York Region's Planning and Economic Development Committee
• member of the Finance and Administrative Committee
• member of the Community Services Committee
• Co-chair Kyoto at the Town of Markham
• Chair of York Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee
• member of the Transit Committee
• member of the Solid Waste Committee
• member of the York Region's Youth Advisory Committee
• member of the Markham Theatre Board
• member of the Rouge Park Alliance
• member of the Canada Day Committee
• Vice-Chairman of Power Stream

[edit] See also

• List of mayors of Markham, Ontario

Preceded by: Tony Roman

Mayor of Markham, Ontario 1992-1994

Succeeded by: Don Cousens

Preceded by: Don Cousens

Mayor of Markham, Ontario 2006-Present

Succeeded by: Incumbent

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• Frank Scarpitti