13 Facts About Paul Ayotte

Paul Ayotte is a retired Canadian politician in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Paul Ayotte has a certificate in public administration and was a technical writer for General Electric before retiring in 2002.

Paul Ayotte is a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and is known for being very knowledgeable on parliamentary procedure.

Paul Ayotte first ran for the Peterborough city council in 1978, saying he did not want the only two other candidates in Ashburnham Ward to win without opposition.

Paul Ayotte finished at the head of the polls and was returned in every subsequent election until 1985.

Paul Ayotte first ran for mayor of Peterborough in the 2003 municipal election.

Paul Ayotte supported a controversial parkway extension from Clonsilla Avenue to Cumberland Avenue, an area that covered municipal green space.

Paul Ayotte called for increased public transportation and greater private sector involvement in affordable housing.

Paul Ayotte was elected mayor on his second attempt in 2006, after Sutherland announced her retirement.

Paul Ayotte recommended several procedural changes for council meetings in 2008.

In 2009, Paul Ayotte appeared with federal and provincial representatives to announce more than three million dollars for affordable housing.

Paul Ayotte sought re-election in the 2010 municipal election and lost to local businessman Daryl Bennett.

Paul Ayotte indicated after the election that some of his financial backers from 2006 had shifted to Bennett's campaign.