Ken Burgess

Kenneth John (Ken) Burgess (died September 10, 2005) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was the longest-serving mayor of Brandon, Manitoba, serving from 1979 to 1989.

Burgess campaigned for the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 1973 municipal election as a candidate of the Progressive Conservative Party. He was defeated by New Democratic Party incumbent Leonard Evans, in the division of Brandon East.

Burgess was first elected Mayor of Brandon in a 1979 by-election. He was returned by acclamation in 1980, ["Winnipeg millionaire takes on coalition", "Globe and Mail", 14 October 1980, P8.] and was re-elected in 1983 and 1986. [Kevin Rollason, "They left huge legacies", "Winnipeg Free Press", 2 January 2006, B5.] Burgess was often involved in disagreements with the federal government over the subsidy for Brandon's airport. ["Brandon receives airport subsidy", "Globe and Mail", 12 March 1987, A8.]

He was defeated by challenger Rick Borotsik in 1989. During this campaign, his opponents argued that he lacked leadership skilled. He was 61 years old at the time. [Randy Turner, "Three fight for office", "Winnipeg Free Press", 21 October 1989, 2.]

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