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 Tel: (250) 475-5510
Fax: (250) 475-5440
E-mail: mayor@saanich.ca
Personal Information:
Born: August
1954 - Vancouver, B.C.
Children: Daniel and Michelle
Graduate: Colquitz and Mt. View High Schools;
University of Victoria, B.A. Honours
(History), M.A.
Frank Leonard was first elected Mayor of Saanich in 1996 after serving on Council since 1986. Frank chairs the Saanich Police Board, serves on the Regional Transit Commission, and has chaired the Capital Regional District Board, the Hospital Board, and the Housing Corporation.
Born in Vancouver in 1954, Frank's family lived in Richmond and Vernon before moving to Saanich in 1969. A graduate of the University of Victoria, he has two grown children, Daniel and Michelle.
Frank Leonard comes from a family business background, having managed Victoria Tire Ltd.'s three Kal Tire stores prior to his election as Mayor. While in business, Frank served as a Director of the BC Chamber of Commerce, President of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, and on the boards of local tourism and economic development groups. Since entering politics, Frank has also served on numerous recreation, arts, and community boards.
Frank Leonard is currently Chair of the Municipal Finance Authority and on the Board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He is a Trustee of the Municipal Pension Plan and a Director of the BC Investment Management Corporation. He has also served as President of the Union of BC Municipalities and President of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities.
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