Bob Tarleck

Robert D. (Bob) Tarleck (born July 6, 1941) is a Canadian politician who served as the 24th mayor of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada from 2001 to 2010.

His Worship Robert D. Tarleck
24th Mayor of Lethbridge
In office October 22, 2001 – October 25, 2010
Preceded by	David B. Carpenter
Succeeded by	Rajko Dodic
Personal details
Born	July 6, 1941 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Spouse	Angela Cvetco
Occupation	Public school teacher

Biography

Tarleck was born July 6, 1941, in Vancouver, British Columbia to Frank Tarleck and Janet Scott Mitchell.^[1]

In 1957, Tarleck won the Canadian record for the 100-yard-dash for boys fifteen and under at 10.2 seconds.^[1] He was also the Vancouver city champion in the 220-yard-dash, the 440-yard-dash, and the hurdles the same year.^[2]

Tarleck holds a Bachelor of Education from Western Washington University. He spent his early career as an educator. From 1965 to 1966, he taught at a junior high school in White Rock, British Columbia. In 1966, he moved to Lethbridge, Alberta where he completed a master's degree. He taught at Picture Butte High School from 1966 to 1969. From 1969 to 1971, he worked as a lecturer at the University of Lethbridge.^[1]

Tarleck married Angela Cvetco in 1967. They have two daughters.^[1]

Political career

From 1974 to 1992, Tarleck served on the Lethbridge City Council as an alderman.^[3] He temporarily retired from municipal politics for nine years until David B. Carpenter announced in 2001 he was not seeking a fifth term as mayor. The opening attracted four other candidates: Mike Pierzchala, Mark Switzer, Greg Weadick and Frank Peta. Tarleck easily defeated runner-up Pierzchala.^{[citation needed]}

Tarleck garnered two-thirds of the votes in the 2004 municipal election against his single opponent and former alderman, Joe Mauro.^{[citation needed]} He was elected by acclamation in the 2007 election.^[4] He did not run in 2010.^[5]

References

1. White, Tarina (April 8, 2005). "Year trip to Prairies lasts lifetime". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B5. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
2. . City of Lethbridge. Archived from the original on March 11, 2007.
3. Block, Sheri (October 19, 2004). "Cities return familiar faces; Lethbridge, Medicine Hat stick with status quo". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
4. Scotton, Geoffrey (October 16, 2007). "Former police chief new Medicine Hat mayor". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
5. Komarnicki, Jamie (October 19, 2010). "Lethbridge goes with experience". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B6. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.

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