Dean Fortin

rdf:langString Dean Fortin

rdf:langString Dean Fortin

rdf:langString Dean Fortin

rdf:langString University of Victoria

rdf:langString Fortin in 2011

rdf:langString Canadian

rdf:langString lawyer, executive director

rdf:langString Dean Fortin (born March 1, 1959) served as mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, from 2008 to 2014. Dean Fortin was first elected to city council in 2002 and became the 51st Mayor of Victoria on November 15, 2008. He was sworn into office for a second term on December 8, 2011. He was defeated by Victoria city councillor Lisa Helps on November 15, 2014. In August 2015, he was named the executive director of Pacifica Housing. Fortin has a B.A.(Geography), JD (law) and M Ed (Counselling). He was executive director of the Burnside Gorge Community Association for 17 years before being elected Mayor. Previously, he helped establish and operate the Victoria Association for Street Kids for seven years. He has practiced as a lawyer in both Whitehorse and Victoria. Fortin's priority was building affordable housing and tackling the issue of homelessness. Other priorities included encouraging sustainable development, enhancing downtown safety and vibrancy, and advancing a green transportation strategy. Between 2015 and 2018 Fortin was the executive director of Pacifica Housing, a charitable organization that provides affordable housing to low-income families, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness across South Vancouver Island. Pacifica is one of the largest affordable housing providers on Vancouver Island.