Art Phillips

Arthur Phillips (September 12, 1930 – March 29, 2013) was a Canadian politician. He was the 32nd mayor of Vancouver. He was elected in 1973 and ended his term in 1976.

Before becoming a politician, Phillips studied law at the University of British Columbia and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. After graduating, Phillips founded Phillips, Hager & North, an investment firm based in Vancouver.

He then entered politics and helped create the TEAM party. In 1972, the people of Vancouver elected Phillips to be their 32nd mayor. As Mayor of Vancouver, he introduced social housing for those that needed it and also stopped a freeway from being built in downtown Vancouver. His term as mayor ended in 1976 and he was succeeded by Jack Volrich.

On May 22, 1979, Phillips entered federal politics and was elected to represent the Vancouver Centre district. On February 17, 1980, he was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Pat Carney during his run for re-election.

On March 29, 2013, Phillips died at Vancouver General Hospital of complications from an infection.

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Category:1930 births
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