Who The F#@K is Gregor Robertson?

Update: wacqueline posted an excellent link to a Vancouver Magazine article, outlining both Ladner and Robertson. It can be found here.

Since we learned a little bit about Peter Ladner last week, it's only fair to find out at least a little about the man who holds the top spot for Vision Vancouver. Once again, I can't say that I know the man, or much about him personally. I did see him buying various berries at the Kitsilano Farmers Market, so if that counts for something, there you go.

To answer your question, they were blueberries and strawberries. Yes, a whole tray.

But beyond buying organic fruit, Mr. Robertson has a history of growing it himself - kind of. He is the co-founder of Happy Planet, an organic juice and soup company that has won the Ethics in Action award in 2004 and the Vancouver Mayor's Environmental Award for exemplary achievement in 2003.

Another long-established Vancouverite (his website states fifth-generation), Gregor has a bachelor's degree in English and Biology which clearly makes him qualified for something. His website mentions that he and his wife, Amy have travelled quite extensively, so maybe it prepared him for a life of leisurely travel as mine certainly did.

Deciding to mix a little politics with his business, Gregor was elected to the legislative assembly in 2005 representing Vancouver-Fairview for the NDP. As many of you know, he resigned this summer to take a shot at running Vancouver.

He's also an avid cyclist. So if the sole issue for you this election is cycling then you're going to have a tough go of it between Ladner and Robertson. Then again, if the sole issue for you is cycling that's kind of sad.

(Photo by Blackbird in the BR Photo Pool)