Bob Morrow
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Robert Maxwell Morrow UE (born August 9, 1946) is a Canadian
politician, who served as mayor of Hamilton
, Ontario
from 1982 to 2000. He was the longest-serving mayor in the city's history.
Born in Hamilton, Morrow first won election in 1968 as alderman for Ward One. However, he was disqualified because his name was not on the voter's list. In a subsequent by-election, his father, George Morrow, secured the seat. Bob ran again in 1970, winning without legal difficulty.
In 1972, he won a seat on the Board of Control, a body that was elected citywide. In the following three elections, he placed first in the multi-candidate race, automatically becoming deputy mayor. When the board was abolished in 1980, Morrow temporarily left municipal politics. In 1981, he unsuccessfully ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1981 provincial election
in Hamilton West, losing to provincial Liberal leader Stuart Smith
.
In 1982, Morrow won the first of six mayoral elections, defeating incumbent William Powell
. His last few victories were only challenged by minor candidates, with Morrow regularly receiving in excess of 75 per cent of the vote.
In 2000, following the amalgamation of the City of Hamilton with neighbouring towns, Morrow lost the election to Ancaster mayor Robert E. Wade
. While Morrow again won the old City of Hamilton, he did not win the newly-added boroughs.
In 2004, he was appointed as a citizenship judge
, and he served two terms, retiring in May 2010.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician, who served as mayor of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
from 1982 to 2000. He was the longest-serving mayor in the city's history.
Born in Hamilton, Morrow first won election in 1968 as alderman for Ward One. However, he was disqualified because his name was not on the voter's list. In a subsequent by-election, his father, George Morrow, secured the seat. Bob ran again in 1970, winning without legal difficulty.
In 1972, he won a seat on the Board of Control, a body that was elected citywide. In the following three elections, he placed first in the multi-candidate race, automatically becoming deputy mayor. When the board was abolished in 1980, Morrow temporarily left municipal politics. In 1981, he unsuccessfully ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1981 provincial election
Ontario general election, 1981
The Ontario general election of 1981 was held on March 19, 1981, to elect members of the 32nd Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
in Hamilton West, losing to provincial Liberal leader Stuart Smith
Stuart Lyon Smith
Stuart Lyon Smith is a politician, psychiatrist, academic and public servant in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1975 to 1982, and led the Ontario Liberal Party for most of this period....
.
In 1982, Morrow won the first of six mayoral elections, defeating incumbent William Powell
William Powell (Canadian politician)
William Powell was Mayor of Hamilton, Canada, from 1980 to 1982.Born in St. Helen’s, Lancashire, England, his family emigrated to Canada in 1911...
. His last few victories were only challenged by minor candidates, with Morrow regularly receiving in excess of 75 per cent of the vote.
In 2000, following the amalgamation of the City of Hamilton with neighbouring towns, Morrow lost the election to Ancaster mayor Robert E. Wade
Robert E. Wade
Robert E. Wade served as mayor of Hamilton, Ontario from 2000 to 2003. He currently resides in the Hamilton community of Ancaster.Robert Wade moved to Ancaster from London, Ontario in 1960 after his employer London Life Insurance Company transferred him. He was first elected to the Ancaster Town...
. While Morrow again won the old City of Hamilton, he did not win the newly-added boroughs.
In 2004, he was appointed as a citizenship judge
Citizenship judge
A citizenship judge is an official or judge of the Canadian government who reviews applications for Canadian citizenship.Citizenship judges are appointed by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration....
, and he served two terms, retiring in May 2010.