Desmond McKenzie

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Desmond A. McKenzie
Desmond McKenzie
In office
2003 – Present
Preceded by Marie Atkins
Born December 1, 1952(1952-12-01)
Political party Jamaica Labour Party
Spouse Marcia McKenzie

Desmond A. McKenzie, JP (born December 1, 1952) is a Jamaican politician, currently the mayor of the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation (KSAC), in office since July 2003. Prior to that, McKenzie, a Labour Party member, served as a Junior Spokesman of the Opposition in the Senate of Jamaica in 2002 to 2003. He was a councillor for Denham Town from 1977 to 1984[1] and councillor of Tivoli Gardens since 1990[2].

Mayor McKenzie is regarded as one of Jamaica's most active mayors, noted for his direct attitude towards stopping crime.[3] He is the youngest serving mayor in KSAC's history, taking office at 50. McKenzie is the current vice president of the World Conference of Mayors.[4]

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  1. ^ The Commentator www
  2. ^ http://www.1tivoli81.info/tivoli-radio/tivoli-gardens-jamaica.html
  3. ^ The Jamaica Star :: MAYOR STRIKES - Clampdown on ads on vehicles ::
  4. ^ http://www.it4all-bilbao.org/program/programa_conponentes_ENG_definitivo.doc.

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Preceded by
Marie Atkins		 Mayor of Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation
2003 to present		 Succeeded by
incumbent
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