Mayors Galore-Smith

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Woodcroft Public Library Terminal #XIV, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVth, MMXXV

Hon. Demetrios Nicolaides, B. A., Ph. D., ECA, MLA, Minister of Education, United Conservative, Calgary-Bow

Dear Demetrios:

XXXIIIrd Mayor Of Edmonton William (Bill) Smith sure was a great booster for Edmonton in his three terms from MCMXCV-MMIV. A real go getter & a multiple Grey Cup Champion with The Edmonton Eskimos Football Club, as well as a CFL All-Star, Bill & his positivity were just the shot in the arm Edmonton needed & as a former Fountain Tire owner he has business acumen that helped in his job as Mayor.. The difference here is Bill went straight for Mayor, losing in his first bid to Mayor Jan Reimer & then winning in their rematch. Amazingly, he had no City Council experience, but that is what Edmontonians wanted, someone with fresh ideas & a clean slate to head their municipal government. "Booster Bill" brought us exciting sporting events, as well as The Juno Awards, an outstanding award ceremony each year.

Still Going at 91 & Chairman Of BioNeutra A Nutritional Supply Company & Other Companies,

Rory

Source: William (Bill) Smith, XXXIIIrd Mayor Of Edmonton, Party Affiliation: Independent.