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.
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 |
Biography
editTarleck 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]
Political career
editFrom 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d White, Tarina (April 8, 2005). "Year trip to Prairies lasts lifetime". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B5. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mayor's Biography". City of Lethbridge. Archived from the original on March 11, 2007.
- ^ Block, Sheri (October 19, 2004). "Cities return familiar faces; Lethbridge, Medicine Hat stick with status quo". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Scotton, Geoffrey (October 16, 2007). "Former police chief new Medicine Hat mayor". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Komarnicki, Jamie (October 19, 2010). "Lethbridge goes with experience". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.