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'''Linda Jackson''' is the mayor of [[Vaughan, Ontario]] and daughter of late mayor [[Lorna Jackson]]. Prior to her election in [[2006]], Jackson served as [[York Region]] Councillor from [[Vaughan, Ontario]]. She replaced [[Michael Di Biase]] after a final count was conducted. |
'''Linda Jackson''' is the mayor of [[Vaughan, Ontario]] and daughter of late mayor [[Lorna Jackson]]. Prior to her election in [[2006]], Jackson served as [[York Region]] Councillor from [[Vaughan, Ontario]]. She replaced [[Michael Di Biase]] after a final count was conducted. |
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On Feb. 19, a Newmarket court |
On Feb. 19, a Newmarket court ordered a financial audit of Jackson's election campaign finances. The affidavits filed in the initial action claimed Jackson received about $7,000 in contributions from companies that may be associated with each other, and therefore circumvented the $750 per-company donation limit under the Municipal Elections Act. It also claims Jackson's campaign under-reported the market value of the rent for her campaign office near Major Mackenzie Dr. and Highway 400. Her campaign filings did not include about $1,000 in individual cash and cheque contributions. |
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The potential punishment, if Jackson is found in contravention, could result in her removal from office. |
The potential punishment, if Jackson is found in contravention, could result in her removal from office. |
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Revision as of 16:12, 19 February 2008
Linda Jackson | |
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| Mayor of Vaughan, Ontario | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Di Biase |
Linda Jackson is the mayor of Vaughan, Ontario and daughter of late mayor Lorna Jackson. Prior to her election in 2006, Jackson served as York Region Councillor from Vaughan, Ontario. She replaced Michael Di Biase after a final count was conducted.
On Feb. 19, a Newmarket court ordered a financial audit of Jackson's election campaign finances. The affidavits filed in the initial action claimed Jackson received about $7,000 in contributions from companies that may be associated with each other, and therefore circumvented the $750 per-company donation limit under the Municipal Elections Act. It also claims Jackson's campaign under-reported the market value of the rent for her campaign office near Major Mackenzie Dr. and Highway 400. Her campaign filings did not include about $1,000 in individual cash and cheque contributions.
The potential punishment, if Jackson is found in contravention, could result in her removal from office.
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