Mary-Margaret McMahon
| Mary-Margaret McMahon | |
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| McMahon in 2012 | |
| Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 32) Beaches-East York | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Sandra Bussin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1966 Collingwood, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Jim |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Toronto, Ontario |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Mary-Margaret McMahon (Born July 6, 1966 in Collingwood, Ontario) is a Canadian politician, who was first elected to Toronto City Council in the 2010 city council election, she defeated Toronto City Council Speaker Sandra Bussin in Ward 32 (Beaches—East York).[1]
Background
Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, she is the daughter of former Collingwood mayor Ron Emo. McMahon has a bachelor's degree in French literature from Carleton University in Ottawa. Since 1989, McMahon has resided in the Beaches - East York area.[2] She describes herself as a "fiscally conservative environmentalist."[3]
McMahon is former teacher of English as Second Language and later a community activist. McMahon worked at the environmental organization Live Green Toronto, founded the East Lynn Park Farmers' Market and is a member of Danforth East Community Association.[4]
Election results
| 2010 Toronto election, Ward 32 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mary-Margaret McMahon | 15,159 | 65.144% |
| Sandra Bussin | 5,998 | 25.776% |
| Keith Begley | 753 | 3.236% |
| Bruce Baker | 477 | 2.05% |
| Brad Feraday | 354 | 1.521% |
| Martin Gladstone | 210 | 0.902% |
| Neil Sinclair | 190 | 0.817% |
| Albert Castells | 66 | 0.284% |
| Kieron Pope | 63 | 0.271% |
| Total | 23,270 | 100% |
Official results.[5]
References
- ↑ "Changed council faces new mayor". Toronto Star, October 25, 2010.
- ↑ "Elect Mary-Margaret McMahon". Accessed November 14, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2010/11/25/city_hall_rookies_2010_marymargaret_mcmahon_ward_32.html
- ↑ "Not Your Ordinary Municipal Election". Canada Free Press, October 18, 2010.
- ↑ City of Toronto elections page
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