Debbie Amaroso
Encyclopedia
Debbie Amaroso, née Jannison is a Canadian
politician, who was elected mayor of Sault Ste. Marie
, Ontario
in the 2010 municipal election
.
She is the city's first elected female mayor, although two female councillors, Lorena Tridico and Susan Myers, each served one month as acting mayor
following the death in office of John Rowswell
in August 2010.
Her platform was based around a balanced approach to community development
, and her campaign slogan was "Your city, your say". She previously represented Ward 5 on Sault Ste. Marie City Council
from 1997 until 2006, when she ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Rowswell in the 2006 municipal election
.
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 was elected mayor of Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie is a city on the St. Marys River in Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. It is the third largest city in Northern Ontario, after Sudbury and Thunder Bay, with a population of 74,948. The community was founded as a French religious mission: Sault either means "jump" or "rapids" in...
, 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....
in the 2010 municipal election
Algoma District municipal elections, 2010
Elections were held in the organized municipalities in the Algoma District of Ontario on October 25, 2010 in conjunction with municipal elections across the province.-Blind River:...
.
She is the city's first elected female mayor, although two female councillors, Lorena Tridico and Susan Myers, each served one month as acting mayor
Acting Mayor
Acting mayor is a temporary office created by the charter of some municipal governments.-History:In many cities and towns, the charter or some similar fundamental document provides that in the event of the death, resignation, or removal from office of the mayor, another official will lead the...
following the death in office of John Rowswell
John Rowswell
John Rowswell was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario from 2000 to 2010. He was first elected in the 2000 municipal election, defeating Steve Butland, and in 2006 he was re-elected for his third term with approximately 56.5% of the vote...
in August 2010.
Her platform was based around a balanced approach to community development
Community development
Community development is a broad term applied to the practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities....
, and her campaign slogan was "Your city, your say". She previously represented Ward 5 on Sault Ste. Marie City Council
Sault Ste. Marie City Council
The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is run by a city council of 12 councillors, representing six wards, and a mayor.-Mayor:...
from 1997 until 2006, when she ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Rowswell in the 2006 municipal election
Sault Ste. Marie municipal election, 2006
The 2006 Sault Ste. Marie municipal election was held on 13 November 2006 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to elect a mayor and 12 city councillors to Sault Ste...
.