Robert Bruce Ford was a Canadian politician and businessman who served as the 64th mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014. Before and after his term as mayor, Ford was a city councillor representing Ward 2 Etobicoke North. He was first elected to Toronto City Council in the 2000 Toronto municipal election, and was re-elected to his council seat twice.
Ford in 2013
Ford was born in Etobicoke, where he attended Scarlett Heights Collegiate.
Ford served as a city councillor on Toronto City Council from 2000 to 2010.
Ford at the annual Mayor's New Year's Levee at Toronto City Hall.
The mayor of Toronto is the head of Toronto City Council and chief executive officer of the municipal government. The mayor is elected alongside city council every four years on the fourth Monday of October; there are no term limits. While in office, mayors are styled His/Her Worship.
Mayor of Toronto
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