Heather Deal
Heather Deal is an English-born Canadian biologist and politician. She served as a Vancouver city councillor until 2018, first elected as a member of Vision Vancouver in 2005. She previously served as a Vancouver Parks Board commissioner for the 2002 to 2005 term as a member of Coalition of Progressive Electors.
Heather Deal | |
|---|---|
| Vancouver City Councillor | |
| In office 2005–2018 | |
| Vancouver Parks Board Commissioner | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Political party | Vision Vancouver |
| Other political affiliations | COPE (2002-2005) |
| Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Education | Oberlin College University of British Columbia |
| Profession | Biologist |
Deal was born in England and raised in Michigan. In 1984, she moved to Vancouver and became a Canadian citizen in 1991.
Open microphone controversy
Deal, Councillor Tim Stevenson, and Mayor Gregor Robertson were caught on an open microphone mocking public speakers at a July 2010 council session who had called for greater transparency in the selection of a 12-person committee that will advise council on rezoning.[1][2] A recording of the incident was widely circulated on YouTube, which led to a public apology from Robertson.[2]
References
- Makwana, Dharm (July 12, 2010). "Profanity-laced tirade by Mayor Robertson ruffles feathers". 24 Hours Vancouver. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- Austin, Ian (July 13, 2010). "'There is no excuse,' says mayor". Vancouver Province. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012.