Robert Macdonald is an American politician and the former mayor of Lewiston, Maine. He was first elected in 2011,[1] and reelected in 2013 and 2015.[2][3]
Robert Macdonald | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lewiston | |
| In office January 4, 2012 – January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Gilbert |
| Succeeded by | Shane D. Bouchard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1947 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Virginia Macdonald |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University |
Macdonald, a Vietnam War veteran and former police detective, made opposition to welfare a centerpiece of his mayoral tenure.[4]
References edit
- ^ Lippman, Daniel (2012-09-27). "Robert Macdonald, Maine Mayor, Tells Immigrants To 'Leave Your Culture At The Door'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ Seelye, Katherine Q. (December 9, 2015). "Robert E. Macdonald Wins 3rd Term as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Robert Macdonald beats Ben Chin in runoff to win third term as Lewiston mayor". Press Herald. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ Seelye, Katharine Q. (9 December 2015). "Robert e. Macdonald Wins 3rd Term as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine". The New York Times.
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