Bracebridge municipal election, 1994
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The 1994 Bracebridge municipal election was held on November 14, 1994 to elect a mayor, councillors, and school trustees in the town of Bracebridge
, Ontario
.
Source: 1994 municipal election results, City of Bracebridge.
Bracebridge, Ontario
Bracebridge is a town and the seat of the Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada.The town was built around a waterfall on the Muskoka River in the centre of town, and is known for its other nearby waterfalls . It was first incorporated in 1875...
, 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....
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Results
| Candidate | Total votes | % of total votes |
|---|---|---|
| Russ Black | 1,971 | 38.11 |
| Glennie | 1,070 | 20.69 |
| McCann | 1,019 | 19.70 |
| Lowe | 648 | 12.53 |
| McKenzie | 372 | 7.19 |
| John Farr | 92 | 1.78 |
| Total valid votes | 5,172 | 100.00 |
- Russ Black has a Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of ScienceA Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Civil Engineering from the University of TorontoUniversity of TorontoThe University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
and a Bachelor of LawsBachelor of LawsThe Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
degree from Queen's University and has practiced municipal law in Bracebridge for several decades. He served one term as mayor of Bracebridge, from 1994 to 1997, and declared a state of emergencyState of emergencyA state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale...
for the community in December 1995 when a particularly severe blizzard hit the area. After standing down as mayor, Black was appointed as a director of the Muskoka Heritage Trust.
Source: 1994 municipal election results, City of Bracebridge.