Isabel Turner
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Isabel Turner is a Canadian politician, who remained Mayor of Kingston, Ontario
(2000–2003). Currently she is a Board member of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission
of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture
(2006–2012).
and emigrated to Canada in 1956. Married to a Kingston dentist, John Turner, she has three children, and six grandchildren. She has lived in Kingston since 1968.
on Kingston Township Council. Elected in 1985, she went on to serve as reeve for the next 12 years, as well as on the Frontenac County Council. She was elected mayor of the amalgamated City of Kingston in 2000 and served in that position until 2003, when she was succeeded by Harvey Rosen
.
In 2002, she was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in recognition of her many contributions to the Kingston community, and she has since had a public library
branch in the Kingston Frontenac Public Library
system named in her honour.
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
(2000–2003). Currently she is a Board member of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission
St. Lawrence Parks Commission
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture that manages parks and conservation areas along the St. Lawrence River, in Southeastern Ontario. It functions similar to a Conservation Authority....
of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Ontario)
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture was created on January 18, 2010 when the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism were combined under one minister. It is responsible for the development of policies and programs and the operation of programs related to tourism, arts, cultural industries,...
(2006–2012).
Early life
She was born in ScotlandScotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and emigrated to Canada in 1956. Married to a Kingston dentist, John Turner, she has three children, and six grandchildren. She has lived in Kingston since 1968.
Career
Turner entered politics in 1980 and became the first woman councillorCouncillor
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:...
on Kingston Township Council. Elected in 1985, she went on to serve as reeve for the next 12 years, as well as on the Frontenac County Council. She was elected mayor of the amalgamated City of Kingston in 2000 and served in that position until 2003, when she was succeeded by Harvey Rosen
Harvey Rosen
Harvey Rosen was the mayor of the city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada from 2003 to 2010.Rosen was born in Kingston and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from York University in Toronto, and a Bachelor of Law degree from Queen's University in Kingston. He was called to the Bar in 1977...
.
In 2002, she was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in recognition of her many contributions to the Kingston community, and she has since had a public library
Public library
A public library is a library that is accessible by the public and is generally funded from public sources and operated by civil servants. There are five fundamental characteristics shared by public libraries...
branch in the Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Kingston Public Library and the Frontenac County Library, creating a 17-branch system...
system named in her honour.