Rick Goldring

Patrick "Rick" Goldring (born August 23, 1957) is a Canadian politician who served as the 28th mayor of Burlington, Ontario from 2010 to 2018.[1] He graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Rick Goldring
28th Mayor of Burlington, Ontario
In office
December 1, 2010 – November 30, 2018
Preceded byCam Jackson
Succeeded byMarianne Meed Ward
Burlington City Councillor for Ward 5
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2010
Preceded byMike Wallace
Succeeded byPaul Sharman
Personal details
Born
Patrick Goldring

(1957-08-23) August 23, 1957
Paris, Ontario, Canada
Spouse(s)Cheryl Goldring
Children7
ResidenceBurlington, Ontario, Canada
Alma materMcMaster University

Politics

Goldring had previously run in a by-election for the Green Party of Canada in 2006. Goldring previously held a spot on the Burlington City Council after winning the 2006 municipal election for ward 5.[2] Goldring had previously served two terms as mayor of Burlington, Ontario from 2010 to 2018.[3]

Personal life

Goldring was born in Paris, Ontario. His family later moved to Burlington, Ontario where Goldring grew up on Woodland Park Drive in the Roseland community of Burlington. His father was a bank manager, his mother was a high school teacher. His parents met in Montego Bay, Jamaica while on vacation in March 1956. They were married in September of that year and Goldring was born in August 1957. Goldring attended Laurie Smith and Tecumseh elementary schools and Nelson High School.[4] Goldring currently resides in Burlington, Ontario with his wife Cheryl and their combined 7 children.[5]

References
  1. Monsebraaten, Laure (25 October 2010). "Burlington: Goldring takes Jackson's mayoral spot". Toronto: Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  2. "election results" (PDF).
  3. Oct 22, Laura Clementson · CBC News · Posted; October 23, 2018 11:15 PM ET | Last Updated; 2018. "Burlington elects new mayor, Marianne Meed Ward | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2019-02-01.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. Wells, Jon (2016-06-25). "The effective habits of Burlington mayor Rick Goldring". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  5. "Burlington Votes: Meet your Burlington city council candidates". InsideHalton.com. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2019-05-15.


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