Gay Cowbourne is a former Canadian politician, who served on Toronto City Council, representing one of the two Scarborough East wards, between 2003 and 2006."Councillor Cowbourne quits race". Toronto Star, September 19, 2006.
Originally from Liverpool, England, she moved to Canada in 1976 when her husband, an electrical engineer, got a job with Ontario Hydro. A teacher by training, she became an adult literacy instructor and community activist,"Why hard-won seats are hard to lose; Incumbents always have an edge, especially in city politics". Toronto Star, September 20, 2003. and the president of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association."Incumbent up against 'bulldog'; Four candidates in tight race for Scarborough East Security, keeping green space are the key issues". Toronto Star, October 28, 2003. In the 2003 municipal election, Cowbourne successfully challenged Ron Moeser, who had represented the ward for fifteen years."Incumbents in 4 wards lose seats on council". The Globe and Mail, November 11, 2003.
During her term, she chaired the mayor's Roundtable on Seniors. She also chaired the city's Language Equity and Literacy Working Group."Council pay? Not so great". Toronto Star, June 22, 2006.
She chose not to run for re-election in 2006 and Moeser won the seat again.
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External links Former City Councillor Gay Cowbourne