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His Worship Robert D. Tarleck | |
|---|---|
| 24th Mayor of Lethbridge | |
| In office October 22, 2001 –October 25, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David B. Carpenter |
| Succeeded by | Rajko Dodic |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6,1941 Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada |
| Spouse | Angela Cvetco |
| Occupation | Public school teacher |
Robert D. (Bob) Tarleck (born July 6,1941) is a Canadian politician who served as the 24th mayor of Lethbridge,Alberta,Canada from 2001 to 2010.
Tarleck was born July 6,1941,in Vancouver,British Columbia to Frank Tarleck and Janet Scott Mitchell. [1]
In 1957,Tarleck won the Canadian record for the 100-yard-dash for boys fifteen and under at 10.2 seconds. [1] He was also the Vancouver city champion in the 220-yard-dash,the 440-yard-dash,and the hurdles the same year. [2]
Tarleck holds a Bachelor of Education from Western Washington University. He spent his early career as an educator. From 1965 to 1966,he taught at a junior high school in White Rock,British Columbia. In 1966,he moved to Lethbridge,Alberta where he completed a master's degree. He taught at Picture Butte High School from 1966 to 1969. From 1969 to 1971,he worked as a lecturer at the University of Lethbridge. [1]
Tarleck married Angela Cvetco in 1967. They have two daughters. [1]
From 1974 to 1992,Tarleck served on the Lethbridge City Council as an alderman. [3] He temporarily retired from municipal politics for nine years until David B. Carpenter announced in 2001 he was not seeking a fifth term as mayor. The opening attracted four other candidates:Mike Pierzchala,Mark Switzer,Greg Weadick and Frank Peta. Tarleck easily defeated runner-up Pierzchala.[ citation needed ]
Tarleck garnered two-thirds of the votes in the 2004 municipal election against his single opponent and former alderman,Joe Mauro.[ citation needed ] He was elected by acclamation in the 2007 election. [4] He did not run in 2010. [5]
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