Martin Silva
Martin Silva | |
|---|---|
| Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4 | |
| In office 1988–1997 | |
| Succeeded by | ward renamed |
| Toronto City Councillor for Trinity—Spadina | |
| In office 2006–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Olivia Chow |
| Succeeded by | Adam Vaughan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1952 Sever do Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Occupation | broadcaster |
Martin Silva (born September 4, 1952) is a
.Biography
Born in Sever do Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal, he emigrated to Canada in August 1968, where he gained popularity in the Portuguese community as a radio announcer on CHIN Radio. In 1973 he hosted a Portuguese language morning show called Ecos de Portugal and continued with Wake Up Portuguese Style in 1982.
He was elected to the
He wasn't re-elected in the 1997 municipal election, when he came third after Joe Pantalone and Mario Silva in a newly formed ward. There appeared to be some confusion amongst voters as he shared the same last name with Mario Silva.
After the election he served as a union representative for the Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees Union (HERE), Local 75 and then returned to CHIN Radio in late 2001.
On February 1, 2006, Toronto City Council appointed Silva to fill the vacancy in Ward 20
His vocation for radio came early.[2] and he continues at CHIN Radio, now in the position of Account Executivee.
References
- ^ "Council Highlights for January 2006". City of Toronto. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Martin Silva". Archived from the original on 2016-08-07.
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-silva-ba340017 [self-published source]