Robert Cross | |
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Born | 1939 or 1940 (age 84–85) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | Robert Cross, Jr Bob Cross |
Known for | being the former mayor of the city of Victoria, British Columbia |
Robert Cross Jr (born 1939 or 1940) is a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Victoria, British Columbia. Cross was the mayor of Victoria from 1994 to 1999. Cross served two terms as mayor of Victoria before leaving office and politics as a whole. Cross has been the center of many controversies including a contentious plan to develop a multiplex. During the last few days in office Cross stated he had concerns about the state of the project but stated that he had simply "done all he can do". His father, Robert Cross Sr, was noted for the historic building, Victoria House. He was the former owner of his family's business, Cross' Meat Market.
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- Cross carves mark on city Leyne, Les. Times - Colonist 22 Nov 1993: 1.
- Mayors Listed by Date City of Victoria Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- Victoria's mayor says goodbye to politics CBC Retrieved April 11, 2011
- Victoria House 1308-1312 Douglas Street Hallmark Society of Victoria, BC Retrieved April 11, 2011