User:LizArchive/Harley Williams

Harley Williams (born January 2, 1940) is a politician and lawyer currently serving as the Mayor of Toronto since January 3, 1985. Williams was a Paralegal for Morris & Morris in Ontario from 1962 to 1970. He is a member of the Farmer Labor Party.

Personal Life
Williams was born on January 2, 1940 to Amy Williams (b. 1911) and Jack Williams (b. 1910). He was raised middle class and graduated from High School in 1958. In 1959, Williams married his high school sweetheart, Jacky Smith. Williams graduated from Law School in 1962 and became a Paralegal for Morris & Morris. On June 23, 1965, Jacky Smith birthed Williams' first child, Harley Williams, Jr. In 1970, Williams divorced Jacky Smith after a 11 year long marriage. In 1973, Williams married Amy Sanchez (b. 1952) and she birthed Williams' 2nd child on January 23, 1974. On June 29, 1980, Sanchez gave birth to Lisa Williams. Williams resides in Toronto.

Political Career
In 1970, Williams' decided to challenge long time Conservative incumbent John Marquez for City Council. Williams narrowly won. He was reelection in 1974, 1978, and 1982. Williams was known as a Progressive on City Council. In 1984, Williams ran for Mayor and won in a landslide. He has been a Progressive Mayor supporting major reforms in Toronto. He is currently running for Oceanic House District 6 in 1990.