Robert Speck (politician)
Robert Speck | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray (interim) |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
| In office 1960–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Fix[1] |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Speck April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 5, 1972 (aged 56) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
| Children | 3 |
| [2] | |
Robert William Speck[3] (April 16, 1915 – April 5, 1972) was a Canadian politician who was the first Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, and the town's only elected mayor.[2] Speck died while in office and Reeve Chic Murray was appointed by the town's council to take his place.[4]
Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre, is named in his honour.[5]
References
- ^ "Mary Fix, Robert Speck in Toronto Township Reeve Contest". Toronto Star. December 11, 1959. p. 10. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Speck, Robert". Heritage Profiles. Heritage Mississauga. 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ^ "Reeves and Mayors". Heritage Mississauga. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Mayor of Prince Albert resigns, cites lack of support in council". The Globe and Mail. April 13, 1972. p. 8.
- ^ Lange, Astrid. "Robert Speck Parkway named for after community-minded mayor: Street names". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 July 2014.