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Councillor Gary Crawford

Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest

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Public service has always been an admirable goal to Gary Crawford. Elected in 2010 as the City Councillor for Ward 36 - Scarborough Southwest, Gary brings a passion for the arts to Toronto City Council. He first ran successfully for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) as Trustee in 2003 because he believed that a transparent and responsible public school system is the keystone for a strong and successful democratic society. As Trustee (2003-2010) and a former Vice-Chair of the Board, Gary has had the opportunity to advocate for children and their families at the community, city and provincial levels.

An accomplished artist (landscape and portrait painter), Gary is a strong supporter and advocate for arts and culture within our city. While at the TDSB, he was a leader in spearheading initiatives with the TDSB's vast Art, Archival and Historical Collection. Gary presently serves as the Chair for the Mayor's Task Force on the Arts and Theatres.

Along with being a professional artist, Gary is also a drummer in a local classic rock and roll band. He holds an Honours BFA in Fine Arts from York University and comes from a business background in the food industry, holding both management and consultant positions. Gary cares passionately about Scarborough Southwest and the City of Toronto. He has a strong vision and will ensure that Scarborough Southwest has a visible and important place at City Hall.

Community and civic responsibilities

• Scarborough Community Council, Vice-chair
• Budget Committee
• Economic Development Committee
• Executive Committee
• Canadian National Exhibition Association Executive Committee, Vice-President
• Mayor's Task Force on the Arts and Theatres, Chair
• Toronto Centre for the Arts, Board of Directors
• Heritage Toronto
• Canadian National Exhibition Association, Municipal Section
• Canadian Stage Company, Board of Directors
• Community Partnership and Investment Program Appeals Committee
• Dora Mavor Moore Awards, Board of Directors
• East Metro Youth Services, Board of Directors
• St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Board of Management
• Harbourfront Centre, Board of Directors
• Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Board of Directors
• Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts Corporation (Sony Centre)
• Toronto Arts Council
• Toronto Film Board
• Scarborough Arts Council
• Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery, Oshawa

Publications

• Coalition for Music Education in Canada Newsletter, published in March 2006
• Guitars, Not Gangs - Music Education and Reaching At-Risk Youth
• Illustrated the United Church Creed, "We Are Not Alone, We Live in God's World" published in 1998, second printing 2007, with over 15,000 copies sold

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