Ted Salci (pronounced [ˈsaltʃi]) is a retired Canadian politician who served as the 22nd mayor of Niagara Falls from 2003 to 2010.[1] He was elected in 2003, defeating Wayne Thomson,[2] for whom Salci once acted as campaign chair. He was re-elected in 2006.[3]

Ted Salci
22nd Mayor of Niagara Falls
In office
December 1, 2003 – November 30, 2010
Preceded byWayne Thomson
Succeeded byJim Diodati
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
Residence(s)Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
OccupationPolitician

During the 2010 municipal election, Salci failed to secure a third term as mayor, losing to Jim Diodati.

Salci ran in the 1981 provincial election and the 1985 provincial election, as a candidate for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. In both elections he was defeated by Vince Kerrio.[citation needed]

Salci was a real estate agent and businessman before entering politics.

He was appointed as a Citizenship Judge in December 2011.

References edit

  1. ^ "Grand dame of Queen Street burns". Hamilton Spectator. The Canadian Press. October 5, 2009. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ^ "New N.F., Ont. mayor takes office". Business First of Buffalo. December 2, 2003. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  3. ^ "Several first-time mayors elected in Ontario". CBC News. November 13, 2006. Retrieved 2010-07-20.