Rowena Simpson
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Rowena E. Simpson is the seventh and current mayor of Nackawic, New Brunswick
, Canada. She was elected in May, 2008, as the first woman mayor in the history of the town.
She was born in Hartfield, New Brunswick
, on March 20, 1946.
Mayor Simpson previously served as deputy mayor and councillor in the town for 16 years. Her husband, Bob Simpson
also served as mayor from 1974-1983. They are the only husband and wife to have both served as mayor of the same town in New Brunswick history.
Rowena Simpson is also the aunt of Matt Stairs
, a designated hitter for the Washington Nationals.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada. She was elected in May, 2008, as the first woman mayor in the history of the town.
She was born in Hartfield, New Brunswick
Hartfield, New Brunswick
Hartfield is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick....
, on March 20, 1946.
Mayor Simpson previously served as deputy mayor and councillor in the town for 16 years. Her husband, Bob Simpson
Robert B. Simpson
Robert B. Simpson is a former politician in New Brunswick, Canada, and the former Executive Director of the New Brunswick Healthcare Association.-Education:...
also served as mayor from 1974-1983. They are the only husband and wife to have both served as mayor of the same town in New Brunswick history.
Rowena Simpson is also the aunt of Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs
Matthew Wade Stairs is a former Canadian professional Major League baseball outfielder, first baseman, designated hitter, and pinch hitter. He played for 12 different teams, a major league record he shares with Octavio Dotel, Mike Morgan and Ron Villone...
, a designated hitter for the Washington Nationals.