Robert Cross (Canadian politician)
Robert Cross | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 or 1940 (age 83–84)[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Robert Cross, Jr Bob Cross |
| Known for | being the former mayor of the city of Victoria, British Columbia |
Robert Cross Jr (born 1939 or 1940) is a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Victoria, British Columbia. Cross was the mayor of Victoria from 1994 to 1999.[2] Cross served two terms as mayor of Victoria before leaving office and politics as a whole. Cross has been the center of many controversies including a contentious plan to develop a multiplex. During the last few days in office Cross stated he had concerns about the state of the project but stated that he had simply "done all he can do".[3] His father, Robert Cross Sr, was noted for the historic building, Victoria House.[4] He was the former owner of his family's business, Cross' Meat Market.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cross carves mark on city Leyne, Les. Times - Colonist [Victoria, B.C] 22 Nov 1993: 1.
- ^ Mayors Listed by Date City of Victoria Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ Victoria's mayor says goodbye to politics CBC Retrieved April 11, 2011
- ^ Victoria House 1308-1312 Douglas Street Hallmark Society of Victoria, BC Retrieved April 11, 2011