Gordon Graydon (Alberta politician)
Canadian politician (1942–2024)
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Hon. Gordon John Graydon ECA (September 19, 1942 – December 7, 2024) was a Canadian politician and former member of Grande Prairie City Council and the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.[1][2] He served on Grande Prairie City Council for 18 years including as Mayor from 1992 to 2001.[2] Following his term as Mayor, Gordon represented the electoral district of Grande Prairie-Wapiti as a Progressive Conservative from the 2001 election until the 2008 election, in which he did not seek re-election.[3] He was Alberta's last Gaming Minister. Graydon died on December 7, 2024, at the age of 82.[4]
Gordon Graydon | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti | |
| In office March 12, 2001 – March 3, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Jacques |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Drysdale |
| Alderman for Grande Prairie City Council | |
| In office October 17, 1983 – October 22, 1992 | |
| Mayor of Grande Prairie | |
| In office October 22, 1992 – 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Dwight Logan |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Ayling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1942 |
| Died | December 7, 2024 (aged 82) Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Anne Graydon |
| Children | 4 |
