Lorna Jackson was a local politician in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, for 28 years.
11 Facts About Lorna Jackson
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Lorna Jackson served six years until she was elected as a regional councillor in 1980.
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In 1982, Jackson was elected as the Town of Vaughan's second mayor.
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Lorna Jackson led the city council and staff through much rapid growth, as well as the transition from a town into a city in 1991.
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Lorna Jackson continued to be re-elected as mayor for a total of seven terms until her death in 2002.
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Lorna Jackson was a member of its health, finance, planning and economic development committees.
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Additionally, Lorna Jackson was a member of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, a former chair of the York Regional Police Services Board, served on the Greater Toronto Services Board, and a member of the board of directors of Hydro Vaughan Distribution Inc.
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Lorna Jackson successfully led the lobby to have the Ontario Minor Hockey Association make face protection for children mandatory in recreational hockey.
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Lorna Jackson supported the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Humber River.
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Lorna Jackson was instrumental in promoting the design of the Woodbridge Pool to make it easier for physically challenged residents to learn how to swim.
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In November 2000, as she was being re-elected for her seventh term, Lorna Jackson was diagnosed with cancer.