Doug Archer

Douglas R. Archer was the Mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from 1988 to 2000.

Doug Archer
Mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan
In office
1988–2000
Preceded byDoreen E. Hamilton
Succeeded byPat Fiacco
Personal details
BornWinnipeg, Manitoba
Spouse(s)Gloria
ChildrenJames, Lindsay and Tracy
OccupationPartner in KnightArcher Insurance Services

Early life

Archer was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but was raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There, he received a Bachelor of Economics, before moving to Regina, Saskatchewan in 1971.

Public service

In Regina, Archer began a twelve-year career in the public service of the province, before leaving in 1983 to become a partner in Knight-Archer Insurance Services. In 1985, Archer was elected as a city councillor on the Regina City Council, and became Mayor in 1988.[1]

After becoming Mayor, one of Archer's most noted legacy was to eliminate the city's business tax.[1] The tax, which had caused much controversy among the business community of Regina, had been introduced prior to Archer becoming Mayor, and was replaced by persuading the then Government of Saskatchewan to make payments to all municipalities in the province to compensate for a lack of property taxes. In 1989, Archer established the Regina Regional Economic Development Authority, with the aim of developing Regina's economic potential and promoting tourism. As Regina's Mayor, Archer was elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors, serving for twelve years. In 2001, Archer's name was added to the Federation's Roll of Honour for his service in his position, following his leaving the position of Mayor of Regina the previous year.[1]

Personal life

Archer and his wife Gloria have three children, all of whom live in the Regina area. Through Knight-Archer Insurance Services, the couple are currently active participants in the city's business community. The two sponsor an annual benefit concert, Brighter Futures for Children.[1]

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References
  1. Douglas R. Archer Archived September 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine - City of Regina. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
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