Doug Thompson
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Doug Thompson is a councillor in the city of Ottawa
for the Osgoode Ward
. Thompson is also the former mayor
of Osgoode Township
prior to the amalgamation with the new City of Ottawa, and he is a Councillor
with the amalgamated City of Ottawa
Council
for Osgoode Ward
. Prior to being Mayor of Osgoode Township, Mr Thompson was a councillor for the municipality. In the first election for Councillor of Ottawa, he had several contenders, but won by a large margin. During the second election, he was acclaimed. Mr Thompson has also held the occupation
of teacher
for 35 years before retiring
. He lives in Greely, Ontario
where he has lived since 1967.
He graduated from Carleton University
, with a degree in History
and Political Science
.
Of all the winning candidates of the 2006 municipal elections, Mr. Thompson had the highest percentage of donations coming from corporations (81.9%). He has been nominated for city Councillor in the Ottawa municipal election, 2010
. He will be contested by Mark Scharfe & Bob Masaro.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
for the Osgoode Ward
Osgoode Ward
Osgoode Ward represents the south end of the City of Ottawa and solely made up of residents of the former Osgoode Township. The current city councillor is Doug Thompson....
. Thompson is also the former mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Osgoode Township
Osgoode Township, Ontario
Osgoode Township is a former township that is now a part of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It encompassed the same area that is currently Osgoode Ward. The township along the Rideau River was established in 1798 and incorporated in 1850. It was an independent township in Carleton County until...
prior to the amalgamation with the new City of Ottawa, and he is a Councillor
Councillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
with the amalgamated City of Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
Council
Ottawa City Council
The Ottawa City Council is the governing body of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is composed of 23 city councillors and the mayor. The mayor is elected at large, while each of the councillors represent wards throughout the city. Council members are elected to four year terms with the...
for Osgoode Ward
Osgoode Ward
Osgoode Ward represents the south end of the City of Ottawa and solely made up of residents of the former Osgoode Township. The current city councillor is Doug Thompson....
. Prior to being Mayor of Osgoode Township, Mr Thompson was a councillor for the municipality. In the first election for Councillor of Ottawa, he had several contenders, but won by a large margin. During the second election, he was acclaimed. Mr Thompson has also held the occupation
Profession
A profession is a vocation founded upon specialized educational training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain....
of teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
for 35 years before retiring
Retirement
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours.Many people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits, although some are forced to retire when physical conditions don't allow the person to...
. He lives in Greely, Ontario
Greely, Ontario
Greely is a quickly growing rural village in the southern end of Ottawa, formerly a part of the Township of Osgoode. It has been a part of the City of Ottawa since amalgamation in 2001. Greely is currently the largest rural village in terms of land area and the third largest in terms of population...
where he has lived since 1967.
He graduated from Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
, with a degree in History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
and Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
.
Of all the winning candidates of the 2006 municipal elections, Mr. Thompson had the highest percentage of donations coming from corporations (81.9%). He has been nominated for city Councillor in the Ottawa municipal election, 2010
Ottawa municipal election, 2010
The Ottawa municipal election was contested on October 25, 2010 to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards...
. He will be contested by Mark Scharfe & Bob Masaro.