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Carolann Wright | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Bildung | York University |
| Occupation | Community Organizer |
| Known for | 1988 Toronto municipal election |
Carolann Wright is a Canadian activist and politician. Born in Nova Scotia, Wright lived in Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood, was chair of the community residents association.[1]
She ran for mayor against Art Eggleton in the 1988 Toronto municipal election, placing second with 17% of the vote. [2] During this time, she was the first woman of colour to run for the office - followed by Olivia Chow. [3]
In 1990 she ran in the 1990 Ontario general election against Ian Scott for MP of St. George—St. David, losing the election by 65 votes, after a recount.[4]
References
- ^ Page B3. (1990, Aug 26). Toronto Star (1971–2009)
- ^ Page B5. (1992, Aug 09). Toronto Star (1971–2009)
- ^ "Toronto's First Black Female (Almost) Mayor: An Interview with Carolann Wright-Parks".
- ^ "Rebuking the NDP".