Wayne Thomson is a Canadian politician who previously served as the mayor of Niagara Falls.[1] He served two separate terms in the office, from 1978 to 1983 and from 1991 to 2003.
Wayne Thomson | |
|---|---|
| 20th Mayor of Niagara Falls | |
| In office 1978–1983 | |
| Preceded by | George Bukator |
| Succeeded by | Bill Smeaton |
| In office 1991 – November 30, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Smeaton |
| Succeeded by | Ted Salci |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residence(s) | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Politician |
In 1983, Thomson resigned as mayor amid controversy over a vacation given as a gift by a Toronto development firm, and a land purchase made by his then-fiancé Bonnie Dickson. His fiancé bought some land in Niagara Falls from a seller who did not want it to be sold to Marineland. Seven months later, she sold the plot to Marineland. Marineland owner John Holer stated she acted as trustee and was accompanied by Thomson when the arrangements were made.[2]
Thomson was defeated by Ted Salci in the 2003 municipal election. He subsequently ran and won re-election to Niagara Falls City Council as an councillor in the 2010 municipal election.