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Bill Smith | |
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| 33rdMayor of Edmonton | |
| In office October 16, 1995 – October 26, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Reimer |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Mandel |
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| Born | (1934-12-11)December 11, 1934 (age 90) |
| Spouse | Marlene Trudel |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Football career | |
| No. 78 | |
| Positions | End •Defensive back |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1956–1963 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
William Smith (born December 11, 1934) is aCanadian businessman, former politician, and former professionalfootball player. Smith was a mayor ofEdmonton,Alberta from 1995 until 2004. Smith was aGrey Cup champion with theEdmonton Eskimos.
Smith was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Smith played for the Eskimos from 1956 to 1963 as a defensive back. Smith was named a West All-Star in 1960.[1][2]
Smith was first elected in 1995 after defeating incumbent MayorJan Reimer and was re-elected in 1998 and 2001. As Mayor, Smith was known as "Booster Bill" for promoting Edmonton as the "Greatest City in the Greatest Province in the Greatest Country."[3] During his term in office, Smith is credited with being instrumental in bringing theIAAF World Championships in Athletics, theJuno Awards and theWorld Masters Games to Edmonton. Smith was defeated by CouncillorStephen Mandel in the2004 Edmonton municipal election.
After his mayoralty ended, Smith became a director ofBioNeutra, a producer of VitaFiber, a natural fiber-based food sweetener.[4] Smith is also a director of Imperial Equities.[5]
| Preceded by | Mayor of Edmonton 1995–2004 | Succeeded by |
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