Some facts about Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson
VANCOUVER — A sketch of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who is also an outspoken climate crusader:
Born: Sept. 18, 1964, in North Vancouver (age: 52).
Professional background: He started an organic farm in B.C.’s Lower Mainland before co-founding Happy Planet, an organic fruit juice company.
Political experience: One incomplete term as the NDP legislature member for Vancouver-Fairview, beginning in 2005. He resigned to run for mayor of Vancouver. Won election as mayor in 2008. He says he intends to run again in the 2018 election.